Hi, my name is Rachel Branum and this will be my 5th year at H. E. Corley. I am a graduate of Lander University where I received my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education as well as my Primary Montessori certification. I obtained my Masters in Montessori Education at St. Catherine University in 2020. I recently graduated with my EdD in Educational Leadership from Liberty University and I am still working on a Masters in Lower Montessori Education from Lander University. I love Montessori education and I LOVE sharing about it with anyone who walks through my door. 

When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and visiting my niece (7) and nephew (4) in Charleston. I love reading, pretending to know how to cook, and relaxing with my cat named Kitty!

Hi, H.E. Corley Families! I've worked in Montessori education for six years. I'm excited to work with Ms. Branum in her Lower Elementary Montessori classroom. I received my AMI Primary Montessori Teacher certification in 2018 and will graduate from Columbia College with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science soon.

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, gardening, and traveling in my free time. I look forward to getting to know your children, magnifying their strengths, and learning all that interests them.

"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child."

 Dr. Maria Montessori