¡Hola! Me llamo Keila Contreras-Fultz. I am so excited to be here at LMES! I am originally from El Paso, Texas. I am married to a wonderful man named David and have two sons, Christian and Noah. Christian lives in North Carolina and Noah will be starting his second year at Clemson this fall. We are so excited for him! I have been teaching Spanish for eleven years. In my classes, we learn a lot through Total Physical Response (TPR). This means that we learn through stories, singing, and dancing. We have a lot of fun while learning a different language and culture. For this reason, it is essential for students to participate. I have high expectations and ask my students to talk and practice Spanish a lot. It is not important to me that they get it perfect; It is important that they try! 

I look forward to igniting an interest in the learning of different cultures and languages! I know this will be a great year! Thank you for the opportunity of allowing me to teach your children. 

İBienvenidos! Hola..and Hello! I am embarking upon my 23rd year in education. I’m originally from Southern California and moved to South Carolina in 2013! I am very excited to be here at Chapin Elementary and in Chapin in general. My endorsements include ESOL, Spanish, Primary Language Instruction, Elementary Instruction and Adult Education. I am Highly Qualified in Spanish and am currently working on my Gifted and Talented Certification. Before teaching at CES, I taught 3^rd-6^th grade Primary Language Instruction in Spanish in Lexington 1. Prior to that, I taught Dual Spanish Immersion for 12 years in California.  I am a 1996 graduate of San Diego State University, University of Southern California in 1991 and earned my Master’s Degree from Point Loma Nazarene in 2005. Currently, I am studying to receive my Doctorate in Higher Education with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership.

I absolutely adore my native Spanish language and hopefully my love of the language will be contagious to my students here in Chapin. English is not my native language. I actually learned English in school just before entering middle school. I understand wholeheartedly all the trials and tribulations that come with acquiring a second language. Since moving to Chapin, I have been blessed with a wonderful home and property which I share with my 2 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. I have one daughter and one son. When I am not teaching, you’ll find me in the garden on our property or spending time with my family on our back porch. İAdelante!