Administration

It is an honor to lead M.A.U.E. I am looking forward to a wonderful 2024-2025 school year.

 

I earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in elementary education in 2004 and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi College in 2014. I have been in education for 18 years. I am beginning my ninth year as an administrator. Prior to becoming principal at MAUE, I was an assistant principal at MMS for seven years and a literacy specialist for three years. I also served as a teacher in Madison County, Jackson Public Schools, and Jackson County School Districts. 

I have been married to my husband, Jon for 18 years. We have two children, Audrey who is a Junior at Madison Central and Jon Andrew who is a sixth grader at Madison Middle. 

 

Email: Bhammett@madison-schools.com

 

Dr. Mary Kate Diltz, Assistant Principal

It is an exciting time to be a Jaguar! MAUE is a spectacular place, and this year will be full of excitement and growth! As the assistant principal of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary, I will strive to help all students grow throughout their time here academically and socially.

I received my Bachelor's in Biology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. I received my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and my Specialist in Education Leadership from the University of Mississippi. I received my doctorate from Belhaven University in 2023. I began teaching in Meridian, MS, at Meridian High School. After teaching Biology for several years, I joined the Mississippi Principal Corps. Principal Corps gave me the opportunity to come to Madison and learn from the best. I love experiencing the joys of elementary school. I am honored to be at MAUE. I served as the administrative intern at the school during the 2016-2017 year and was brought onto the team during the 2017-2018 school year. 

mkdiltz@madison-schools.com

Valerie Seal, Counselor

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary!  I am so excited to serve as the school counselor!!!  I look forward to a wonderful school year!!!  GO JAGS!!!  

vseal@madison-schools.com

About Mrs. Seal-

NUMBER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  This will be my 23rd year in education!

NUMBER OF YEARS AT MAUE:  This will be my 12th year at MAUE!

OTHER EXPERIENCE:  McLaurin Elementary School-Natchez, MS; Madison County Options Academy-Canton, MS; Luther Branson Elementary-Farmhaven, MS; East Flora Elementary School-Flora, MS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  Bachelor's Degree-Elementary Education, Master's Degree-School Counseling and Specialist Degree-School Counseling

CERTIFICATIONS and SPECIALIZED TRAINING, ETC-Certified K-8 Teacher; Certified Reading Teacher K-12, Certified School Counselor K-12 and Community College

FAMILY-My son, Hayden, is attending MS Delta Community College and is playing football!