Meet Our Faculty

Education
B.A., Economics, University of Virginia

Fun Fact
I've served espresso at trade shows on 5 continents.

Education
M.S., Administration, Loyola University        
B.S., Secondary Education, Social Studies        
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy        
Wilson Language Training

Professional
ECENC State Advisory Committee  
The Dyslexia Foundation, Member        
Sage School Board

Fun Fact
I traveled to South Africa to study the dyslexic brain.

Education
M.A., Elementary Education, Wingate University 
B.S., Elementary Education, Wingate University 
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
My husband proposed to me almost 25 years ago on top of Mount Yasur, a very loud, active volcano in Vanuatu.

Education
Master of Divinity, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary   
Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education, Converse College   
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Covenant College   
Clinical Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy   
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training

Fun Fact
I became a U.S. Citizen in 2008, have spent time training teachers in Iraq, and enjoy training German Shepherds, smoking BBQ, and taking Tung Soo Do with my triplets.

Education
B.S., Child Development, University of Georgia 
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Writing Matters / William Van Cleave 
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Professional
AMI Montessori Certification 
Past President, Atlanta Chapter, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 
Program Validator for NAEYC

Fun Fact
On a Saturday, you can find me spending quality time with my family and then reading a fantastic book.

Education
B.S., cum laude, Radio-Television-Film, Indiana State University 
Subscriber Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Essential Grant Skills Certification

Professional
Past President, Carolina Foothills Chapter of The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation

Fun Fact
In my former life as a TV news reporter/anchor, I have had many adventures such as flying with Chuck Yeager and interviewing Madeline Albright.

Education
MMFT Converse University 
B.A., History College of Charleston  
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I was in Berlin when the wall between East and West Germany came down.

Education
B.A., History, University of Northern Colorado 
Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
Presenter, International Dyslexia Association Conference

Fun Fact
I am a soccer fanatic; so much so, that I planned a birthday trip to France for the 2019 Women's World Cup.

Education
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Furman University  
B.A., History, University of South Carolina  
Fellow Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy  
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training  
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training

Fun Fact
I love to travel and once flew faster than the speed of sound aboard the Concorde

Education
M.S., Clinical Counseling, East Carolina University
B.A., Psychology, Clemson University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training

Fun Fact
I love Clemson football (and any Clemson sport).

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University 
Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I once swam in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, all in the same summer!

Education
B.A. magna cum laude, Sociology and Anthropology, Wofford College

Fun Fact
I love spending weekends at the lake or beach, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and getting lost in a good documentary.

Education
B.A., magna cum laude, English, Furman University

Fun Fact
I love all things French and ran a home-based French macaron business for 5 years!

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
South Carolina Elementary Education Teaching Certification

Fun Fact
I had a high school graduating class of three: two guys and myself.

Education
B.A., Business Management, Liberty University

Professional
Lean Six Sigma
Operational Training-Development

Fun Fact
I love spending time with my wife and kids!

Education
M.S., Communication Disorders, University of Kentucky
B.S., Hearing, Speech, & Language Sciences, Ohio University
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training

Fun Fact
In college, I was an eight-time Mid-American Conference champion in swimming.  I have three boys, and my oldest sons attend Camperdown.

Education
B.S., Psychology, Wofford College
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Certification
Numerous business world certifications

Fun Fact
I love my five grandchildren, traveling, the beach, and boating

Education
M.Ed., Teaching, University of South Carolina
B.A., International Studies, University of South Carolina
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
TESOL Certification

Fun Fact
I traveled in Europe for four months!

Education
M.S., Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport
B.A., English, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Clinical Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Lindamood-Bell - Visualizing and Verbalizing

Professional
Past-President South Carolina Branch International Dyslexia Association
Project Read - Phonology
Writing Revolution
Executive Functions
Responsive Classroom

Fun Fact
I used to own a horse named Goober

Education
M.S. and Specialist Degree, School Psychology, Winthrop University     
B.S., Special Education: Learning Disabilities, Appalachian State University     
Certified Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy     
Fellow-In-Training, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training

Fun Fact
Two of my three children have attended Camperdown Academy.

Education
B.S., Journalism, Liberty University     
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy    

Fun Fact
Before having children I worked in Marketing for a major corporation. I never would have dreamed I would love teaching children and later in life pursue a totally different career! Being an OG tutor has been the best job (apart from being a wife and a mom) that I have ever had! 

Education
B.A., Mathematics, Houghton College
Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Makerbot Training

Professional
Certified Archery Instructor

Fun Fact
I love photography and strategy games.

Education
M.A., Spanish Language Teaching, Southern Oregon University 
B.A., cum laude, Secondary Education and Spanish Linguistics, Houghton College
Associate Level Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy 
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I lived in México the first eight years of my life.

Education
B.S., Special Education: Multi-Categorical, Anderson University
Classroom Educator Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Professional
South Carolina Teaching Certification
Apple Teacher Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
Greenville Fellow

Fun Fact
When I was 7 years old, I was featured on a billboard in Times Square with my best friend who has Down Syndrome.

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Clinical Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Wilson Language Training

Fun Fact
I love to scrapbook and have half a room in my house devoted to scrapbooking. I am also an avid collector of Dept. 56 Dickens Village.

Education
B.A., Elementary Education, Clemson University
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Professional
Early Childhood and Elementary Education Certifications

Fun Fact
I worked as a lifeguard at Walt Disney World while in college.

Education
M. Ed., Literacy, American College of Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University

Fun Fact
I've played the flute since I was 8 and competed in national competitions during high school. I still enjoy playing for fun when I can. 

Education
B.A., Early Childhood Education, Clemson University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy    

Professional
South Carolina Teaching Certification

Fun Fact
I was a three sport letterman in high school.  I love to travel to new places as much as I can, but sitting on the beach with my sweetie is my favorite place to be.

Education
M.A., Early Intervention, Fontbonne University
B.A., Deaf Education, Fontbonne University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy    
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Fun Fact
I got to dance in the outfield of Busch Stadium right before an MLB baseball game.

Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Bob Jones University
Specialist in Education, Counseling, Bob Jones University
M.Ed, Elementary Education, Lander University
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Wilson Language Training

Professional
South Carolina Elementary Education and Learning Disability Teacher Certificates

Fun Fact
In 2020, I ran a half-marathon over three states in one day.  I love running and cycling.  I have run a marathon and several half-marathons and triathlons.  I am currently training for a century ride on my bike.

Education
B.S., Biological Science, Clemson University
A.D., Nursing, Greenville Technical College
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I spent a summer trapping and tagging bats. I love spending time in my native wildflower garden and reading historical fiction.

Education
M.S., Commerce, University of Virginia
M.Ed., Independent School Leadership, Vanderbilt University
B.A., English, Davidson College
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I used to DJ in college and I do music production for fun. I also run competitively.

Education
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University 
B.A., Women's Ministries, Bob Jones University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
120-Hour TESOL Certificate

Fun Fact
My grandmother went to school in NY with Lucille Ball (from "I Love Lucy").

Education
M.S., Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University     
B.S., History, Technology and Society, Georgia Institute of Technology        

Professional
South Carolina Teaching Certification - Early Childhood and ESOL

Fun Fact
During my undergraduate studies, I studied abroad at Oxford in England and in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Education
M.A., Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, University of Nevada, Reno
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
Gifted & Talented Certificate
Augustine Literacy Project Tutor
Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate Board of Directors

Fun Fact
Every year, we take a road trip as a family (not in 2020, though).  Every visit to a town includes a quick excursion to a zoo, museum, board game, and comic book store.

Education
B.S., Elementary Education K- 6, Southeastern University

Professional
Florida and South Carolina Teaching Certificate 
Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner

Fun Fact
I love all outdoor activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, camping, hiking, and running.

Education
B.A., Elementary Education, University of North Greenville 
Classroom Educator Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Professional
ABA therapist
First Aid and CPR trained
Google Certified

Fun Fact
I traveled from Denver to California with my husband in a van the summer of 2022.

Education
MAT, Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina 
B.A., Speech Communications, Wake Forest University 
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training

Fun Fact
I used to teach swim lessons in the summers and met my husband when he was a lifeguard at the same pool and had to save one of my overconfident students!

Education
B.A., English/Journalism, University of Alabama 
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
Through the years, my classroom pets have included: Moby the goldfish, Fred the frog, Shakespeare the hedgehog, and Finn the chocolate labradoodle.

Education
MM, Vocal Perfomance, Winthrop University
B.A., Music Education, Choral, Converse College
Professional development for OG Principles in subject-area classrooms

Professional
Upstate theater actress

Fun Fact
I love acting onstage as much as I love leading and playing with the band or orchestra of a show.

Education
B.A., English, Covenant College

Fun Fact
My favorite novel is Jane Eyre!

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, College of Charleston
Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I

Fun Fact
I have worked at Camperdown since 1991!  Some of the jobs I have had at CA are painter, builder, secretary, and coach.

Education
M.S., Organizational Development, Pepperdine University
B.A., Education, Minor in English, Evangel University 
Professional development for OG Principles in subject-area classrooms

Fun Fact
While teaching in Cambodia, I did an elephant trek on a small island off the coast.

Education
B.S., Furman University
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I am a stage-actor in Upstate SC.  You might catch me doing a musical, Shakespeare, or anything in-between on your next night out!

Education
M.A., Teaching, Furman University
B.A., History, Furman University
Professional development for OG Principles in subject-area classrooms

Professional
South Carolina Teaching Certification

Fun Fact
In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, watching black and white movies, and cooking.

Education
B.A., French, University of North Carolina Asheville
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
South Carolina Department of Education Certification: French
Dual Language and Immersion Education Certificates, University of Minnesota
Augustine Literacy Project of the Upstate Tutor

Fun Fact
I am a French teacher who has spent fifteen years teaching French children to speak English!

Education
M.S., University of Georgia
B.S., University of Georgia
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
Before I had children I worked in R&D for Cryovac and traveled all over the U.S., South America, Europe, and Australia helping customers troubleshoot problems and develop new or improved packages.

Education
B.A., English, Furman University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training
Wilson Language Training

Professional
Elementary Education and Secondary English Certifications

Fun Fact
I married my childhood sweetheart!

Education
B.S., Education, Northern Illinois University
Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
South Carolina Teaching Certification

Fun Fact
After I graduated from college in Illinois, I moved (sight unseen) by myself to Arizona to work at a boarding school for Navajo Indian children.  I was there for two years.

Education
B.S., Bible, Columbia International University 
B.S., Art with a focus in Photography and Printmaking, Beaver College
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I help run an online Amazon Business for gardening products called Bert's Garden.

Education
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina Honors College 
Professional development for OG Principles in subject-area classrooms

Fun Fact
I love watching films, going to concerts, and traveling as much as I can! 

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
12 hrs graduate level certification studies; University of South Carolina & College of Charleston
Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Professional
Early Childhood and Elementary School Certifications

Fun Fact
I have four adult children and enjoy playing with my two grandbabies.  I participate in marathons by strategically getting to each location to catch a glimpse of my daughter as she runs by.  I am known for having a small, but very loud, cowbell.

Education 
B.S., Visual Studies, with a Minor in Education, Bob Jones University
 

Professional
TESOL Certification

Fun Fact:
I studied Mandarin in China for 2 years and got to teach English to Chinese students. One day I would love to write/ illustrate a children's book in Mandarin and English.
 

Education
B.S., Elementary Education, College of Charleston
21 hours graduate level certification studies, College of Charleston
Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy

Fun Fact
I have a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.