Greetings!  My name is Dana Bennett. The students refer to me as "Mrs. Bennett".  I am excited to be your child's teacher this year! I will be teaching with Cindy Takach,  "Mrs. Takach", this year and we are determined to make this a year full of fun and learning.

A little about me:  While we are originally from Wisconsin, my husband Brett.  I have two children, a son and a daughter. Beau  graduated from Clemson with a degree in Chemical Engineering and Freya is at Coastal Carolina studying Marine Science and Math.  I have a Bachelors degree in early childhood exceptional educational needs and a Masters in Divergent Learning.  Certified in both early childhood regular and special education, I have been teaching in the public school system for 15 years. Additionally, I taught preschool children in family childcare for 5 years and adult educators in the area of preschool students with special needs for 6 years.  Inclusion in Early Childhood Education has been my passion for approximately 23 years. Last year I was awarded the CEC Special Educator of the Year award for the state of South Carolina.

Parents and family are an important part of every child's team and I am sure that together we can make this an amazing year of learning and growth for your child.  

Please contact me if you have any questions or ideas to share at dbennett@lexrich5.org