About Us 

Hey Guys! I’m Ms. Melissa Jefferies and this is my seventeenth-year teaching kindergarten here at Ellen Woodside. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and I received my Certification in Early Childhood Education from Southern Wesleyan University. Therefore, not only will I serve and protect your child but I will also provide them with a great learning experience!

I have three daughters: Cerena, Wesley, and Jasmine and two grand-dogs.

o and welcome! My name is Melissa Jefferies and ntact me at any time 355-4933 school or fjefferi@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Hi!  I am Mrs. Diane Chapman and I am the paraprofessional for this class.  I am

originally from New Jersey and I am a true “Jur-zee” girl!  I have been in the field of education for twenty two and a half years. I began my career with the Riley Center in the four-year old kindergarten classroom and then moved to five-year old kindergarten with Ellen Woodside.

I have two sons, Brandon and Anthony.  el free to contact me at any time.   Phone 355-4933