Sally Clements of Gretna High

Ms. Clements is the proud mother of two daughters, Courtney and Whitney, who live and work locally, and a son, Robin, who is stationed in New Mexico with the Air Force.  She also has one grandson, Marco, who is a freshman at George Washington High School in Danville.  In addition to spending time with her family, Ms. Clements enjoys pursuing her many hobbies and interests including writing poetry, reading, singing, and collecting dolls, shot glasses (collection purposes only), and miniature figurines.  Stephen King, Maya Angelou, and the poet Nikki Giovanni are among her favorite authors, and she cherishes having had the opportunity to hear the latter two perform some of their works.

Ms. Clements’ life is further enriched by the active roll she leads in her church community.  She is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Gretna where she serves as secretary of the Missionary Society, assistant president of the Senior Choir, and assistant teacher for the Adult Sunday School. 

As evinced by her involvement in the church and her commitment to her students,   Ms. Clements’ vocation is one of service to others.  This calling is evident in her own words, “Even when there are setbacks and disappointments, I believe that teaching is one of the most important careers that a person can have. We must never underestimate the impact of what we do. Since teaching touches so many, we must always put forth our very best effort. At this point in my career when I am ready to retire from teaching, if someone were to ask me would I do it all over, my answer would be a resounding and unequivocal yes!”