My name is Tammy McCarthy.  I am super excited to join the H.E. Corley family as an Upper Elementary Montessori teacher this year!  I graduated from California University of PA with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.  I graduated From Cambridge College with a Master's Degree in Education.  I'm certified in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Primary Montessori, Lower Elementry Montessori and Upper Elementary Montessori.  I am also National Board Certified.  I have taught all grades from 3K-6th grade in traditinal and Montessori settings over the last 24 years, but have found Montessori to be my calling.  Origianaly from the Chicago suburbs, I moved to Irmo 25 years ago with my husband, Dave and 2 step children who are now adults with kids of their own, making me a proud grandma of 4 grandsons ages 16, 14, 6 and 8 months.  We also have a 15 year old daughter named Maddy who attends Dutch Fork H.S.  Go Foxes!   

I am looking forward to working as a Montessori assistant at HEC this year!  I've been at HEC for several years in other supportive roles, and am looking forward to investing in the Montessori program.  I've been married for 43 years to my husband Bruce, and am thankful to live near my extended family and experience life with them!   I LOVE working with children and supporting teachers.