My name is Yvonne Miller Locklear and I am from and still reside in the Stony Point Community.  I have taught at East for 18 years and this is my 19th year in Sixth grade and I have taught for a total of 21 years.  I always knew I would be a teacher and feel it is my calling.  I have degrees from Mitchell Community College, Lenoir Rhyne College, and Gardner-Webb University.  I feel that as a teacher one of my biggest jobs is to continue my own learning so I can best help our children.  I am the mother of 5 children and grandmother of 13 grandbabies.  My greatest joy outside of school is spending time with my family.  I do love to READ and I love Monster Trucks.  I truly believe that every child can learn if we understand that they all learn at their own pace and style.