Ivy Gerald

Something NEW just landed in our school! We are excited to introduce our Book Vending Machine. The goal is to put more books in students' hands. Our bobcats will earn tokens by meeting reading goals. Then they 'buy' a book. Promoting literacy has never felt so cool!

The state's report card has been released and @BethlehemES_HCS has made great gains. Thanks to the hard work of the staff, students, and families, we saw a 15.8 point increase in our score from 2024 to 2025. Way to go bobcats! 🐾

The @BethlehemES_HCS bobcats showed up and represented with excellence! So proud to share that two student projects advanced to the state fair. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Huge kudos to Ms. Gerald @BESTEM_HCS for outstanding guidance and support! 🐾

BES proud! Congratulations to the Bethlehem Elementary students and their teachers for winning numerous awards at the 2026 Regional Science and Engineering fair. We are super proud of you.

3rd grade having fun working on recycling projects using Ozobots and recycle boards. #stem #stemhenry #winningforkids #STEMeducation #STEMday #NOV8 #innovativeminds @BES_hcs @HenryCountyBOE @Ozobot @BES_hcs

Kindergarten working on force and motion #stem #stemhenry #winningforkids #STEMeducation #STEMday #innovativeminds @BES_hcs

Congratulations to Ms. Williams and Ms. Gerald for receiving Henry County Schools Foundation mini grants! We are grateful for innovative educators and community sponsors. These funds will grow our STEM garden and WL program! @BethlehemES_HCS

@HenryCountyBOE Let's go Brandi!

Join us in cheering on Brandi Neal, our incredible HCS Teacher of the Year, as she advances to the final stage of the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition! Her passion, dedication, and impact on students have already made us #HenryProud — now we’re rooting for her to go all the way! #WinningforKids #YouBelongInHenry @MHS_WarHawks

Another great activity for mobile STEM classes - 2nd grade learning about plant life cycles with Evo @BES_hcs @FreesEdWorld @Ozobot #STEM #STEMEducation #statetesting #GMAS #mobileSTEMactivity #WinningForKids #YouBelongInHenry #HenryProud

4th grade inclined plane bowling-great activity for push-in abbreviated specials (due to testing). @BES_hcs @FreesEdWorld @VEXRobotics #vexrobotics #STEM #STEMEducation #statetesting #GMAS #mobileSTEMactivity #WinningForKids #YouBelongInHenry #HenryProud

Putting the "A" in STEAM - 1st grade studying sound and using Vex kits for musical codes to make beats. @BES_hcs @HenryCountyBOE #vexgo #STEAM #STEMacrosshenry #STEMday #STEM

Yesterday we celebrated our new teachers at BES with a wellness reception. @BES_hcs @HEART_HCS #HEART_HCS Enjoyed the fellowship!

What an awesome specials collaboration STEM Day! Students enjoyed upcycling projects such as creating jump ropes, instruments and games from found/recycled materials. #stem #stemhenry #winningforkids #STEMeducation #STEMday #NOV8 #innovativeminds @BES_hcs @HenryCountyBOE

@ms_clore Nice! I haven't tried peppers yet, but I want to try them next semester. It's time for us to start harvesting!

This has been my pride and joy!! Lettuce, cabbage, peppers and basil! I can’t wait until the students are able to taste these fresh veggies

Our HEART teachers used ozobots to tell about their journey as first year teachers. @BESTEM_HCS shared different strategies on how our teachers can use these robots for instruction in their classrooms. So cool! 🤖😍

@KiaChavous @BES_hcs Wow! You all got me good! I appreciate all the love. Thank you for your support!

The outpouring of love and appreciation to @BES_hcs TOTY, Ms. Gerald, was a sight to see! We are so proud that she represents our school. Continue to be a model teacher and leave lasting impacts on our students. 🎉🫶🏾🧑🏾‍🔬 #BESbobcats

@Dr_A_Glass Congratulations!

I am thankful and completely overwhelmed to have been chosen as a semi-finalist! I am excited to continue on this TOTY journey with the support of WMS family.

@HenryCountyBOE Congratulations to my fellow STEM teacher!

"Mrs. Bernetta Johnson's 24 years of teaching experience have equipped her with vital skills and knowledge. She ensures every STEM lesson is standards-based and aligned with homeroom teachers’ lessons. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and ready with sound, positive advice. She is solution-oriented and always manages to put smiles on the faces of others. She sponsors several clubs and events at @WoodlandES_HCS, including STEM Gems and the Ecology Club. Mrs. Johnson is adamant about doing what is best for students and goes above and beyond to ensure they have opportunities to learn and grow in and outside the classroom." Stay tuned as we highlight the passion, dedication, and stories behind the amazing teachers who make our district shine in the days and weeks leading up to this year's #TOTY2024 ceremony on Oct. 3. #WinningforKids #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

“Congratulations to Ms. Ivy Gerald, @BES_hcs’s Teacher of the Year! Ms. Gerald is patient, cares for all students, and has a way of getting all her students to love STEM. She provides effective, standards-based lessons that are engaging and hands-on and works hard to ensure students receive foundational and impactful STEM lessons. She even connects her love for cooking to her lesson plans. Her peers describe her as an upbeat, fun, enthusiastic teacher who cares about learning. Whether they are building with Legos or coding, all students receive a quality education and love her class.” Stay tuned as we highlight the passion, dedication, and stories behind the amazing teachers who make our district shine in the days and weeks leading up to this year's #TOTY2024 ceremony on Oct. 3. #WinningforKids #HenryProud #YouBelongInHenry

Great STEM PD at the Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners today. Learned a lot of cool things to take back to the STEM lab. I'm excited about this school year! #stem #stemhenry #winningforkids #peachtreecorners @BES_hcs @HenryCountyBOE @CuriosityLabPTC @boxlightinc @Ozobot