Mrs. Rachel Bienvenue

Position:  K - 4 librarian at Jeff Davis Elementary

Hometown:  Perkinston, Mississippi

Colleges Attended: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, University of Southern Mississippi, and William Carey University 

Degrees:  Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Elementary Education, and Master of Elementary Education

I've been teaching in Biloxi since 1999.

I am married to Elton Bienvenue, and we have two sons, Adam and Luke.                   

Favorites: teams, food, hobby, etc. I absolutely love watching my boys play football, soccer, and baseball. We are huge fans of the New Orleans Saints.  We love to go out on our boat and travel.  If I’m not doing one of those things with my family, I love to read. 

Why I chose and enjoy education: I want to make a difference in the lives of as many students as I can.

Phone: 228-436-5110

Email: rachel.bienvenue@biloxischools.net

Degrees and Certifications:

Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Master of Elementary Education

Mr. Dirk Demoruelle

Hello, my name is Dirk Demoruelle.  I will be your child's Physical Education teacher.  I graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and began teaching in the 1999-2000 school year.  I have taught in the Biloxi Public Schools system since graduating.  

Phone: 228-436-5110

Email: dirk.demoruelle@biloxischools.net

Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, University of South Alabama

Ms. Jenna Thomas
City: Meridian, MS.

Colleges Attended: Meridian Community College, G.C.U
Immediate Family: Two sons named Zachary and Ethan
Favorites: Food (Shrimp Hibachi) Sports Team (L.A. Lakers) Hobbies (Traveling, Reading, and Cooking)
Why I Chose Education: Education is an exciting career. It is fun to watch students grow and succeed.
Subjects Taught: Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, and Language.
Teaching Since: 2013

Phone: 228-436-5110

Email: jenna.thomas@biloxischools.net

Mrs. Marsha Gaines, M.Ed.

MUSIC K-4
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.

Phone: 228-436-5110

Email: marsha.gaines@biloxischools.net

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)