My name is Tammy McCarthy.  I am excited about joining the Seven Oaks team as a first grade teacher this year!  This is my 24th year teaching.  I have taught all grades from 3K- 6th grade.  I have a background in both traditional and Montessori education.  I am originally from Chicago, Il. I have also lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, California and Pennsylvania before settling with my family here in the Columbia, SC area where we have lived for the last 24 years.  I am married and we have 1 child, Madelyn, age 14, still at home.  I also have 2 adult stepchildren and 3 grandchildren with a 4th on the way this December.