Title I

Mrs. Traci McKinney

Title I: Mrs. McKinney

 I am a long time educator with my last several being here at BES as a Title I Reading Specialist. I love this school! I enjoy working with all the students and love my time in the car rider line greeting everyone in the mornings. When not at school, I enjoy time at home with my family-Jeremiah (husband) and youngest son, Bryar . Our oldest two are grown and building their own families- Ethan  and Allie and they both have blessed us with being grandparents! So, I am a "Ya-Ya" to Eli, Bowen, and Evalynn! I love to be outdoors gardening, yard work, hunting, fishing, and spending lots of time on the lake!  I also can't forget my dogs! We have some very spoiled fur babies!  

Mrs. Karen Offenbacker

Title One: Mrs. Offenbacker

I am a Title One teacher.  I have been Title I for 17 years. Before that I was a kindergarten teacher and a sixth grade teacher. I am currently certified as a Dyslexia Specialist through Wilson Certification. I use this when working with my BES students when appropriate. As a hobby I make stained glass windows for churches. I love our BES family!

📚 Reading Tips at Home

Helping Your Elementary Reader Grow Every Day

Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a big difference!

🌟 Easy Ways to Support Reading at Home

📖 Read Together

  • Take turns reading pages or paragraphs.
  • Read aloud with expression and have fun with the story.

💬 Talk About the Book
Ask questions like:

  • Who is your favorite character? Why?
  • What happened first, next, and last?
  • What do you think will happen next?
  • What was the lesson or main idea?

🔤 Practice New Words

  • Point out unfamiliar words.
  • Sound them out together.
  • Talk about what they mean and use them in a sentence.

⏱️ Make Reading a Daily Habit

  • Read for 15–20 minutes every day.
  • Pick a regular time, such as before bed or after school.

📚 Let Your Child Choose

  • Encourage books about topics they enjoy.
  • Comics, nonfiction, poetry, and chapter books all count!

👏 Celebrate Progress

  • Praise effort, not just accuracy.
  • Keep a reading log or reward chart to track reading days.

💡 Reading Everywhere!

Reading doesn't have to be just books. Try reading:

  • Recipes
  • Menus
  • Signs
  • Magazines
  • Instructions
  • Grocery lists

❤️ Remember:

The more children read, the stronger readers they become!

Read • Talk • Encourage • Enjoy!