Warm greetings:

It is my honor to serve as Benndale Elementary School Principal. 

My philosophy of education is to create a positive, nurturing educational environment while focusing on strong, evidence-based instruction proven effective in the classroom over time. No gimmicks. I believe in developing the potential of students and staff, wherever they may begin, and that a warm, productive school breeds warm, productive students and staff. My goal is that 100% of our students graduate from BES on their appropriate reading level. Please know that I actively encourage parent partnership both on and off campus. 

I look forward to working and learning with the Benndale community for many years to come. I can be reached by email at sean.riley@gcsd.us with any concerns.

Experience

2003-2014 - Classroom English Language Arts Teacher (7-12)

2014-Present - Educational Administrator (PK-12)

Education

2001 - BA in Film (English minor)-University of Southern Mississippi

2014-MS is Educational Administration-University of Scranton

2020-EdS in Educational Leadership-Arkansas State University

Professional Affiliations

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Mississippi Association of Educators