Our Shining Stars

Welcome to our Shining Stars corner—a space dedicated to celebrating the remarkable educators and staff members who make Pearl River Central Elementary School a wonderful place to learn and grow. While every member of our team works tirelessly to support our children, this page allows us to pause and recognize those individuals who have recently gone above and beyond in their service to our students, families, and colleagues. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, their passion, and the unique light they bring to our school family each and day.

Keesler Federal Credit Union Honors PRCES Educator with 2026 Educator’s Impact Award

Keesler Federal Credit Union recently honored 25 teachers across Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana with the 2026 Educator’s Impact Award, recognizing outstanding educators nominated by their schools for exceptional impact and dedication.

Award Highlights

• Purpose: To recognize and reward educators who make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

• Selection: Winners were chosen based on school nominations highlighting leadership, passion, and commitment.

• Award Funding: Each recipient received $1,700 for personal use and $750 for their school, funded through Keesler Federal’s community giveback program.

At PRCES, the $750 school award will support our student PBIS initiatives, strengthening positive behavior systems and student success.

This recognition is part of Keesler Federal’s broader commitment to education, including initiatives such as the Backpacks for Bright Futures program, which provides school supplies to thousands of kindergarten students annually.

PRCES Honoree: Mrs. Jennifer Eskue

Mrs. Jennifer Eskue, Kindergarten Teacher, proudly represented the Pearl River County School District and PRCES as this year’s designee.

Nominated by Principal Dr. Amy Necaise, Mrs. Eskue is a highly effective master teacher and the PRCES Teacher of the Year 2025–2026. Her leadership has strengthened Kindergarten instructional alignment, elevated team collaboration, and positively impacted both students and colleagues.

Known for her balance of high expectations and heartfelt care, she fosters academic rigor while building confident, resilient learners. Her strong parent partnerships and steady, solution-oriented leadership make her an invaluable asset to our campus.

We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Eskue and grateful for the lasting impact she makes each day.

PRCES New Blue of he Year 2025-2026

Please join us in celebrating the heart and brilliance of our PRCES New Blue of the Year 2025-2026: Katie Emelio!

As our Behavior Modification Teacher, Katie’s influence on student success and school culture is immeasurable. Her tireless dedication ensures that every student in her care receives exactly what they need, often through innovative, outside-the-box thinking.

Her transformative approach to navigating challenging behaviors and diverse academic needs have set a new standard for excellence within our school. Katie is a master of blending structure, empathy, and creativity to help every child thrive.

Beyond the classroom, she has been instrumental in creating vital opportunities for building morale across our community.

Thank you, Katie, for your commitment, your talent, and for being such a powerful force for good at PRCES! We are so proud to honor you!

2025-2026 PRCES Support Staff of the Year

Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to our incredible Behavior Interventionist, LaShebra Christopher!

LaShebra’s commitment to our campus is built on timeless dedication, unwavering effort, and genuine love for our students and our community.

She is a truly invaluable member of our team, whose compassion and skill help guide our students through their most challenging moments. She works tirelessly, always giving of her time and resources to ensure our children receive exactly what they need. LaShebra is an absolute positive bright spot on campus!

Like the finest educators, LaShebra’s practice is defined by a deep-seated philosophy that centers on the whole child. Her presence is a source of grace and unconditional love that builds resilient learners.

We are profoundly fortunate to have her. LaShebra Christopher is an asset to her students, her team, and the school culture as a whole.

Congratulations, LaShebra! Thank you for being the cornerstone of support for every student who needs you.

PRCES Teacher of the Year 2025-2026

Please join us in celebrating our phenomenal Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jennifer Eskue! Her dedication, heart, and relentless pursuit of excellence make her a true cornerstone of our faculty.

What truly elevates Mrs. Eskue to the highest tier of professional practice is her relentless, grade-level leadership. She willingly gives of herself to help grow all students and all teachers. She selflessly serves as an invaluable mentor, dedicating countless hours to planning, collaboration, coordination, and the thoughtful restructuring of teaching practices across her entire team. Her impact multiplies the effectiveness of every educator she works with, ensuring collective efficacy and coherence across the grade. She is always so positive but realistic and helpful, taking the burden of learning upon herself and relaying it to her team in a more easy-to-digest manner.

Mrs. Eskue's practice is defined by a deep-seated philosophy that centers on the whole child. She sees past the collective and treats each student as a unique individual, providing the precise balance of high expectations and structural support necessary for mastery, while never withholding the grace and unconditional love that builds resilient learners. Her students just love her! Every interaction I've seen is a positive one; she lifts them up and lets them know they are capable of hard things.

As an absolute positive bright spot on campus, Mrs. Eskue is not simply an outstanding teacher; she is the driving force behind instructional excellence and the embodiment of the high standards we hold. Her proactive, consistent, and deeply collaborative communication with parents is a benchmark for the school.

Jennifer Eskue is an asset to her students, her team, and the school culture as a whole. Congratulations to our master teacher and compassionate leader! We are profoundly fortunate to have her!