Phone: 228-436-5110

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Degrees and Certifications:

William Carey University -Masters of Education, 2007. Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry Management, with a Double Minor in Music Industry and Mass Communication, 1998. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Associate of Arts in Broadcasting, 1989. Certification: AA 165 Music Instrumental (K-12), A 166 Music Education Vocal (K-12), A 119 English (7-12), A 192 Social Studies (7-12)

Mrs. Marsha Gaines, M.Ed.

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Hi! My name is Marsha Gaines.  I am married to Erwin "Scooter" Gaines. I have a beautiful daughter, Danielle, and a loveable Jack Russell/Whippet mix named Jack. I studied voice and guitar at the University of Southern Mississippi.  I have a Bachelors Degree in Recording Industry Management with a double Minor in Music Industry and Mass Communication from Middle Tennessee State University.  I received my Masters Degree in Education at William Carey University. I have written and produced award winning jingles, was a radio broadcaster, and have performed as a professional musician for over 40 years. I sing/play in a praise band at St. Alphonses in Ocean Springs and also sing and play keyboards/guitar in a local band called RAZZOO.  I recorded the theme song for the Mississippi Outdoors television show which was seen on MPBS for 5 years and is now on the Pursuit Channel.  I am a member of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. I began my teaching career in 2004 as Band Director for Mercy Cross High School in Biloxi, MS and began teaching in the Biloxi School District in 2006.