My name is Jamie Fletcher and I am the Multilingual Learner Program Specialist, or MLPS (formerly ESOL) and I teach Multilingual Learners (MLs) at TL Hanna High School. I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Secondary Education English (double-major) from Clemson University and a Master's degree in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. I also have my ESOL K-12  certification and Literacy Teacher K-12 certification.

 Professionally, I previously was on the SC ML Educator Network Board for two years, working with SC educators (not just ML teachers) to best serve the MLs in our state, providing opportunities for discussion and professional development. Working with these educators, I realized my passion for advocacy. Check out our school-based and advocacy resources here! Currently, I am the South Carolina Advocacy Coordinator for Carolina TESOL, a nonprofit organization that serves educators and students in South Carolina and North Carolina. As the Advocacy Coordinator, I present advocacy strategies for educators, as well as updates on state and federal legislation affecting multilingual learners. Check out our South Carolina Advocacy resources here!

This is my 9th year as an ML teacher, but my 23rd year teaching. Previously, I have taught high school and middle school English, including the summer before last. Teaching Multilingual Learners is by far the best career choice for me because I love to nourish relationships with these students and watch them grow, not just in their English proficiency, but also from children to young adults.

My husband and I have been married for over 18 years and we have 2 children: our daughter, Emerson, and our son, Levi. When we are not at sporting events with our kids, I serve on the Junior League of Anderson County (JLAC) Board as Community VP, organizing volunteer opportunities for members to support and serve women and children in our community.