Mr. Thompson

Welcome to 3rd grade! 

My name is Ian Thompson. I am exited to be your child's third grade teacher this year!

I grew up in Greenville about five minutes from the Spartanburg county line, so I claim both counties! While not originally from Anderson, I spent a ton of time in the Anderson community throughout college as a volunteer youth leader at McCants Middle and T.L. Hanna. 

Teaching was not the original plan. I applied and got accepted into college for computer engineering, but quickly shifted after taking a job at my old elementary school in the after school program. A few years after hearing the audible call to pursue a career in education, I graduated from Clemson University with a degree and certification in Elementary Education in May of 2024. I completed my practicum in 3rd grade and student teaching in 5th grade here at Midway.

When I am not at school, I spend my time enjoying music, being outside, and programming computers! I have two sisters. Kathleen is a nursing student at University of South Carolina (sadly) and Ivy is a junior at Byrnes High School. I am a Clemson, Steelers, and of course, T.L. Hanna Yellow Jackets fan! 

Fun facts: I published my first app to the App Store when I was 12 years old!