Meet Our Faculty
 | Dan Blanch Head of School | |||
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. | |||
 | Stephen Cook, C/OGA Division Head of Lower School | |
Education | Master of Divinity, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education, Converse College B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Covenant College Certified 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. | |
 | Suzanna Greer, Fellow/OGA Head of Orton-Gillingham Training and Instruction | |
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. | |
 | Daniel Nichols Director of Operations | |
Education | A.A., Video Production, Art Institute of Atlanta, magna cum laude Certification in Information Technology, MCP, Linux/Unix, and Network Administration | |
Fun Fact | I love keeping my computer screen squeaky clean. | |
 | Caroline Rice, A/OGA Division Head of Primary | |
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 | |
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. | |
 | Allison Rogers Head of Institutional Advancement | |
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. | |
 | Chris Smith Division Head of Middle School | |
Education | M.S., Education, Walden University B.S., Education, University of Maine at Orono Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Certified Training Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I have raised, tagged, and released hundreds of Monarch butterflies in my teaching career. | |
 | Meg Coffey Data & Alumni Relations Coordinator | |
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. | |
 | Pat Golus Administrative Assistant | |
Education | B.S., Biology, Edinboro University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy First Aid/CPR Training | |
Fun Fact | When I’m not at Camperdown, you can often find me on a disc golf course. | |
 | Terrianne Hawks, FIT/OGA Head Tutor for Lower School | |
Education | M.Ed., English, Bob Jones University B.S., Communication Disorders, Bob Jones University B.A., English, Bob Jones University Certified Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Fellow-In-Training, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training | |
Fun Fact | In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, and FaceTiming with my family overseas. | |
 | Keri Knisley, OGCE/OGA Outreach and Outplacement Coordinator Middle School Math Teacher | |
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! | |
 | Lisa McGinnity Business Office | |
Education | B.S., Business, University of Missouri Quickbooks Training | |
Fun Fact | I am a motorcycle babe! | |
.jpg) | Abby Roberts Annual Funds and Grant Coordinator | |
Education | B.A. manga cum laude, Sociology and Anthropology, Wofford College | |
Fun Fact | I grew up a huge UNC fan so when I refer to Carolina, I am talking about the heels, not the gamecocks! | |
 | Christine Smith, FIT/OGA Head Tutor for Middle School | |
Education | B.A., University of South Carolina Certified Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Fellow-In-Training, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training | |
Fun Fact | In my former life, I had my own advertising agency. | |
.jpg) | Shannon Spence Maintenance Tech | |
| Fun Fact | I would sing, dance, and cohost a karaoke show with my friends. | |
 | Becky Zawadzki, M.S. CCC-SLP Director of Admissions Learning Specialist | |
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. | |
 | Susan Adams Tutor | |
Education | M.S., Education, Eastern Illinois University B.S., Education, Eastern Illinois University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | Elementary Education & Special Education with emphasis in Learning Disabilities Certificate | |
Fun Fact | I used to teach at the Churchill School in St. Louis, Missouri. I am working on a 500-hour yoga instructor training | |
 | Marcus Antley Middle School Math Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Elisa Auger Lower School Science Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Elementary Education, with minor in Biology, Presbyterian College Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I | |
Professional | South Carolina Elementary and Middle School Teaching Certifications | |
Fun Fact | I love games and crafting. | |
 | Becky Brown, FIT/OGA Tutor Math Lab Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Jeremy Bullinger, OGCE/OGA STEM Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Julie Bullinger, A/OGA Tutor | |
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. | |
 | Lela Cagle Lower School Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Special Education: Multi-Categorical, Anderson University | |
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. | |
 | Suzette Campbell Middle and Lower School Math Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Diana Carey, C/OGA Middle School Literature Teacher Tutor | |
Education | B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University Certified 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. | |
 | Myrtie Carter A Group Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Special Education/Elementary Education, Middle Tennessee State University Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I earned Honor Thespian and won Best Minor Actress in the state of Tennessee my senior year of high school. | |
 | Lane Chatfield C Group Teacher | |
Education | B.A., Elementary Education, Clemson University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training | |
Professional | Early Childhood and Elementary Education Certifications | |
Fun Fact | I worked as a lifeguard at Walt Disney World while in college. | |
 | Margaret Covington, A/OGA Tutor | |
Education | B.S., Education, East Tennessee State University Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | Elementary Education in Language Arts: Grades 4-9 Certification Social Studies: Grades 7-9 Certification Special Education: Grades K-12 Certification | |
Fun Fact | I have two grandchildren, whom I love to the moon and back. | |
.jpg) | Monica Cox ELA & Cognitive Lab Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Dawnena Darnall Tutor | |
Education | B.A., Communications / Public Relations, Brigham Young University Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I lived in Santiago, Chile, for two and a half years. | |
.jpg) | Michelle Dobes Full Time Substitute | |
Education | B.A., North Central College, Naperville, IL | |
Fun Fact | I have lived in the Midwest. East Coast, and the South. I have yet to live out West, maybe someday! I love living in the South! | |
 | Alicia Neal Dykes Tutor | |
Education | B.A., Early Childhood Education, Clemson University Associate Level Coursework, 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. | |
 | Chana Fletcher, A/OGA Lower School Literature Teacher Tutor | |
Education | Master of Elementary Education, University of South Carolina B.A., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina Upstate Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | When I was a teenager, I marched with the Salvation Army Band in the Cotton Bowl Parade. My instrument was a timbral. | |
 | Meghan Forest C Group Teacher | |
Education | M.A., Early Intervention, Fontbonne University B.A., Deaf Education, Fontbonne University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training | |
Fun Fact | I got to dance in the outfield of Busch Stadium right before an MLB baseball game. | |
 | Christina Franco, Ed.D Tutor | |
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 Level Coursework, 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. | |
.jpg) | Rachel Gasdia Drama Teacher | |
Education | B.A., North Greenville University | |
Fun Fact | I can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious backwards. | |
 | Hagood Grantham Middle School Social Studies Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Jodie Hawthorne, A/OGA Tutor | |
Education | M.S., Clinical Counseling, East Carolina University B.A., Psychology, Clemson University Associate Level Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training | |
Fun Fact | I love Clemson football (and any Clemson sport). | |
 | Nancy Hogan Tutor | |
Education | M.Ed., Severe Special Education, Westfield State College B.A., History, Farifield University Coursework for 6th-year degree in Special Education Technology, University of Connecticut Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I helped found a Center for Assistive Technology while living in Massachusetts. | |
 | Danielle Howell-Roland Middle School Literature Teacher Lower and Middle School ELA Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Grace Hyde Tutor | |
Education | B.A., History, Bob Jones University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I'm an outgoing introvert - I love being with people, but recharge with solitude, music, and reading. | |
.jpg) | Mary Claire Johnson Lower School Math Teacher | |
Education | B.A., Elementary Education, University of North Greenville | |
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. | |
.jpg) | Whitney Jones Primary Division Tutor | |
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! | |
 | Catherine Kaufmann, OGCE/OGA Am Group Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Elementary Education, Clemson University Post Graduate, South Carolina Reading Initiative, USC Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | I play the cello, love to quilt, and am an avid Crossfit athlete. | |
 | Dana Newell Tutor | |
Education | B.A., English, University of South Carolina Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Fun Fact | My ideal day off would include sitting on a beach, reading a book, and listening to a college football game. | |
 | Susan Newton, OGCE/OGA Lower School Math Teacher Standardized Testing Coordinator | |
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. | |
 | Ben Otto Sunderman Tutor | |
Education | B.S., Furman University Associate 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! | |
 | Ashlynn Powell Am Group Teacher | |
Education | B.A., Early Childhood Education, Presbyterian College Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Behavior Tools Training Lindamood-Bell LiPS Training | |
Fun Fact | I played college soccer at Presbyterian College. And, I attended Camperdown from 2004 to 2009. | |
 | Dana Richardson C Group Teacher | |
Education | B.A., Early Childhood Education, USC Upstate Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | South Carolina Teaching Certificate | |
Fun Fact | I rode a camel on the beach in Kenya and ate lunch with giraffes. Also, I love coming to school each day with my son! | |
 | Robin Robb Tutor | |
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! | |
 | Tracie Segura Tutor | |
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. | |
.jpg) | Julia Seligson Lower School ELA and Social Studies Teacher Middle School ELA Teacher | |
Education | M.S., English, Clemson University B.A., English, Clemson University | |
Fun Fact | I enjoy running and strength training. | |
 | Dana Shafer Lower School Science Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University Classroom Educator Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | South Carolina Teaching License Dale Carnegie Leadership Training | |
Fun Fact | I love to travel to a new destination every year. | |
 | Rebecca Shaw, OGCE/OGA Lower School Math / Math Lab Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Mathematics, Anderson University Classroom Educator Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Math-U-See Training Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I | |
Professional | Member, South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics | |
Fun Fact | Having four young children makes my home life busy and fun. I wouldn’t trade it for anything! | |
 | DeAnne Simcoe, A/OGA Tutor | |
Education | B.A., English, Furman University Associate Member, Orton-Gillingham Academy Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training | |
Professional | Elementary Education and Secondary English Certifications | |
Fun Fact | I married my childhood sweetheart! | |
 | Brianna Smith Lower School Math / Math Lab Teacher | |
Education | B.S., Psychology, Clemson University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Multisensory Mathematics Certification, Course I | |
Fun Fact | I like dogs, big Maine snowstorms, and Clemson Tigers | |
 | Melissa Smith Tutor | |
Education | B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University 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. | |
 | Lori Stegall Tutor | |
Education | B.S., Education, Northern Illinois University Associate Level Coursework, 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. | |
 | Anne Stolarski Tutor | |
Education | M.A.T., Elementary Education, College of Charleston B.A., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina Certification for ESOL Instruction, Clemson University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | Greenville Literacy Association Volunteer Storytellers Guild | |
Fun Fact | I spent three years living in Suzhou, China. I worked at a British school called Dulwich College International and taught K-5/1st grade students. | |
.jpg) | Ruth Thomas Art Teacher | |
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. | |
 | Cathy Westbrook Tutor, Middle School | |
Education | B.S., Business Administration, College of Charleston Graduate work (partial) toward M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, USC Upstate Certified Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy | |
Professional | Advanced Writing Intensive Certification | |
Fun Fact | I was given the opportunity to be a hand model for a Blue Cross and Blue Shield billboard campaign many years ago. | |
 | Theresa Wetzel Tutor | |
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. | |
 | Sharon Younger, M.S., CCC-SLP Learning Specialist | |
Education | M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Western Kentucky University B.S., Communication Disorders, Bob Jones University Associate Level Coursework, Orton-Gillingham Academy Lindamood-Bell Visualizing & Verbalizing Training | |
Professional | Clinical Certificate of Competence, American Speech-Language Hearing Association | |
Fun Fact | I love art, including water-color painting and bookbinding. I have a niece and a nephew with dyslexia. | |