Hello!

I have been teaching in South Carolina for the past 23 years.  I received my undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters degree from the University of South Carolina.  My degrees are in Special Education, Elementary Education and Social Work.  Additionally, I am a National Board Certified teacher in the area of Middle Childhood Generalist and have recently completed my Reading Recovery training through Clemson University.  

I am currently the Reading Coach and RTI Specialist at Ballentine Elementary.  In this role I provide support to students and teachers in the area of literacy.  My mission is to spread my love and desire for literacy to others.

"Literature is the garden of wisdom."

James Ellis