Lanier Elementary School

Mrs. Courtney Bailey

Hi!  I am a Heritage High School graduate.  I received an Associate of Arts degree in English from Pellissippi State Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Maryville College, and a teaching certificate (K-6) is from South College. I am also a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have 2 cats.  

Mrs. Bailey's 2nd Grade Classroom Library - Sheet1 (4).pdf

Mrs. Tanya Best

I grew up in the Blount County School system; Lanier Elementary and William Blount High School. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BA and MS degree in Elementary Education. I received my EDS from Lincoln Memorial University. I am married, and we have 2 children. We also have a sweet Bernedoodle. I am an active member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Tanya Best - 20230209 BookBuddy.pdf

Class Library-Best.pdf

Mrs. Christa Linginfelter

What an exciting time to be a Lanier Eagle! I have had the privilege to teach at LES for many years. Although I did not grow up in this area I feel blessed to be a part of this community.  I graduated from Carson-Newman University with a B. A. in Psychology and a B. S. in Child and Family Studies.  After working in the social work field for several years I decided to explore the field of education.  I received my Masters of Education and certification through LMU and got my first teaching job at Greenback School.  After working several years I decided to further my education by completing my Ed. S. through LMU as well.  My husband is the pastor at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. My three wonderful children were academically successful due to Blount County Schools. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Blount County Schools and the Lanier community. Go Eagles!

Christa Linginfelter - 20230209 BookBuddy.pdf