boyds creek elementary gets new resource officer

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George Percelly is the new Resource Officer at Boyds Creek Elementary

By Michele Karl
mkarl@theheraldnewspapers.com

published: October 08 2007 01:15 PM updated:: October 09 2007 06:28 AM

He may be new to Boyds Creek Elementary School but George Percelly isn't new to law enforcement. The veteran Sevier County Sheriff's Department officer became the new resource officer for Boyds Creek Elementary School when school opened this year. "I love it here," stated Percelly. I love the kids and working with them."

Percelly's own daughter, Cori, is a student at the school so he gets to visit with his daughter each day at school.

While many desks are typically in the main office, Percelly prefers to have his desk right at the main entrance. "Everyone has to come right past me to get in here, " stated Percelly. "If someone comes into the school they need to come by here and sign in first."

Percelly says he likes visiting the classrooms and working with the students. He says he'll be teaching the D.A.R.E. program this year as well as starting a new program called Bully Busters. "It's a great program. We will be starting it soon," stated Percelly.

As well as being a resource officer Percelly says he likes to teach the students a little Spanish or German when he has time. He also likes to talk about Geography since he has traveled to some many places.

When I asked students what they thought of Officer Percelly being their new Resource Officer they just smiled and said, He's great!"

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#1 seymour newbie commented, on October 9, 2007 at 10:15 a.m.:

I personally know Officer Percelly and his family. Boyd's Creek School is lucky to have him! Congratulations!

#2 Pensacola commented, on October 10, 2007 at 4:34 p.m.:

I met Officer Percelly in Boone's Landing in May. He seemed to really enjoy meeting and talking with the residents. As I work for the Escambia County Sheriff's Office (Florida), we found that we had a lot in common, not to mention our German heritage. Obviously he has changed his plans for retirement this fall. Boyd's Creek School will be in good hands. Congratulations to Officer Percelly on his new assignment.

#3 Cori commented, on November 23, 2007 at 6 p.m.:

#4 Stetson Moore commented, on June 19, 2008 at 5:40 a.m.:

I attend Boyds Creek Elementary and I am in the 7th grade...I currently ran for State Reporter for the Beta Club and I won... I also ran at Nationals and I won...And Officer Percelly was very supportive!