...pushing for her part-time position to be made full time. During the November meeting of Garrett's school council, Melinda Starnes stressed the value of the arts program and the need to make the position full time. "Does it affect them academically...

...four other teachers were chosen as finalists after being nominated by their peers to capture the spot now held by Melinda Starnes, a kindergarten teacher at Garrett Elementary School. The other finalists are: Lisa Griffin Arnold, a science...

...Than a Conqueror, written and performed by Gerald Scott. 15 votes. Playing by Heart, written and performed by Melinda Starnes. 19 votes. Mama's Hall of Fame, written and performed by Mike Dorn. 21 votes. The Longing in My Eyes, written...

...Arts Magnet School have made her a finalist for Richmond County Teacher of the Year. The position is now held by Melinda Starnes, a kindergarten teacher at Garrett Elementary School. Mrs. Purvis and four other educators beat out 51 other teachers...

...five-member panel of former educators, business leaders and parents as well as reigning Richmond County Teacher of the Year Melinda Starnes. PAINE COLLEGE College to hold community day Paine College/UNCF Campaign is holding its first Faith Community Day...

...of Garrett's school council. "The council will bug them to death if we have to until it gets done." Teacher Melinda Starnes said children would have to find a different location to play. "You have to go back to the old days," she said...

...Watch Expectantly, written and performed by Roger and Susan Ely. * Playing by Heart, written and performed by Melinda Starnes. * Round Again, written by Mark Hodges and performed by Hubbard's Cupboard. *Beat Fighter Alpha, written and...

...by Roger and Susan Ely. Blues-inflected contemporary Christian. * Playing by Heart, written and performed by Melinda Starnes. Solo piano instrumental. * Round Again, written by Mark Hodges and performed by Hubbard's Cupboard. Hook-filled...

...artist Tonya Gregg in the Wyatt Development Gallery. Both collections will be on display through Sept. 29. Pianist Melinda Starnes, a former Richmond County teacher of the year, will provide the music for the event, which will be sponsored by...

...and Engineering High School. The finalists received cash awards and gift certificates from BellSouth Mobility DCS. Melinda Starnes, a third-grade teacher at Garrett Elementary, was last year's winner. "It's been a wonderful ride," Ms...