My name is Junaika “Cheree” Daniels-Benoit. I am a native of Baton Rouge, LA.. My parents are the late Warren “Lee” Daniels of Ethel, LA and Gwendolyn Harvey- Daniels of Baker, LA. I have one brother, Devin Daniels, Baton Rouge, LA.. I am married to Stephen J. Benoit, Jr. of Labadieville , LA. We have four beautiful kids, Skyler, Beau, Brooklyn, and Kierston Benoit.
I received my education here in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. I attended Ryan Elementary, Brownfields Elementary, Broadmoor Middle and Central High, class of 1990. I attained my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Grades 1-8, from Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge in the Spring of 1995. I began my career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in August of 1995 at Zachary Elementary, teaching 4th grade, until May of 1998. In August of 1998 I began teaching here at Crestworth Elementary, in 4th grade, until the August of 2003 when I was moved to 2nd grade which I am still enjoying. I have been here at Crestworth Elementary for 8 ½ years and counting.
“Crestworth Elementary, where all children can learn and succeed,” is our mission statement. With this statement in place, it is inevitable that collectively, there are high expectations set for all students. Likewise, I have very high expectations for each and every student that walks through my classroom door. It is my belief that everyone has a role to play in the educational process. No one person can do it all; therefore, we are members of one team. As a teacher, I will strive to create a warm, positive and interactive learning environment, in which students are eager to learn. I will embrace each day as a new opportunity to do my best, not only to teach, but to reach every student. I expect the same from each student. I expect them to come ready and prepared to learn and ready to DO THEIR BEST!! This includes following the classroom rules that have been set, paying attention during instruction time and working together collaboratively when necessary. If everyone does their part, together we can and we will meet and exceed our goals.
