Ellen Bateman

Thanks for the fond memories and keeping us in line at Dondero, Mrs. Bateman. You live on in our hearts. ❤

Mrs. Bateman was a great teacher who really went the extra mile for her students and instilled in me a desire to keep up with current events in the world; something I do to this day at nearly 40 years of age. I am sure that Dondero school was never the same after she retired as the world will be different now that she is not in it. Beyond being a great teacher, she was a great person and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Bateman's family and close friends.

Mrs. Bateman was one of my fourth grade teachers at Dondero school. I remember her well! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have nothing but good memories of her as a teacher!

Mrs. Bateman challenged us in 4th grade every day. At Dondero, I remember writing a story about a trash can that came alive and threatened some chickens. My drawing of the chicken coop was basically a small house, and Mrs. Bateman said with a smile, "That is not a chicken coop! You need to go to the library and look one up!" Thank you Mrs. Bateman - for making me do it right, and for instilling a love of the library in me. I've recalled this episode many times over the past 40+ years....

Our Sincere Sympathy on your loss of your mother Ellen Bateman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My condolences to the Bateman family on your loss. Mrs. Bateman was one of my favorite teachers at Dondero and I often share her witticism (and give her props, of course), "You learn something new every day." With a wink and twinkle in her eye, she would respond with this comment to a student's factual or not-so-factual answer to a question . Rest in Peace, Mrs. Bateman. You were a gem. Fondly, Julie Beaulieu Hayes

My condolences for your loss. May God bless the family with kindness and peace during this time. 1Corinthians 1:3.

Ellen was a mentor/role model to me when I began my teaching career. Kathleen Cole