Mrs. Mary-Ellen Thompson

My name is Mary-Ellen Thompson. I live in Lexingotn with my husband Chuck of thirty-six years. We have two amazing daughters. Katie, is a graduate of USC and lives and works in Washington D.C. She is married to Michael, and they have a precious three-year-old boy named Jack.  Emma, is also a graduate of USC and works in Columbia. Emma and her husband, Ryan live in Irmo with their two golden retriever dogs.  Emma and Ryan just welcomed their first child named Callum in March 2023.  I absolutely love my role as a grandmother!  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time on Lake Murray, either fishing, swimming , or going for a relaxing nighttime cruise. We also have three dogs to help fill our empty house since our girls are grown and on their own. 

My professional educational experience includes eighteen years as an assistant kindergarten teacher. After that, I went back  to school  to obtain my Masters Degree in Education along with my Early Childhood Accreditation. This is my seventh year teaching first grade and I have twenty-four years experience in an elementary school setting.  I have a strong passion for working with students.  It is my mission to instill a love for learning and to treat all others with kindness and respect. I want my students to become life-long learners ready to change the world!