Leatha Bates

While this is just my 16th year as a teacher at Giles County High School, I am a Bobcat in every possible way. I am proud to say that GCHS is my alma mater, having graduated from this school many years ago. I am also a graduate of The University of Mississippi, so I am a huge Ole Miss fan, as well. Excitedly, I now have two precious granddaughters, whom I love and adore. In my spare time, I can usually be found in my backyard garden.

I run a very structured classroom. I feel extremely responsible to provide each of my students the type of education that he or she deserves. We work every single day in class, but strive to have some fun along the way. It is my job to make sure each of my English students is prepared to be in sophomore English when he or she leaves my classroom.

As we know, there are other important aspects to GCHS. As previously mentioned, I love the Bobcats, whether it be softball, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track, cheer, fishing, or the band – I enjoy and support them all. I would encourage all of my students to become involved in some type of the extra-curricular activities that we offer here, whether it be sports or clubs. My message to students would be, “Enjoy your time as a Giles County High School Bobcat. You will get out of it exactly what you put into it.”