Hello my name is Kayla Payne and I am love being apart of the Chandler Creek family! I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Southern Wesleyan University. I am beginning my 9th year of teaching in Greenville County and my 5th year of being in 1st grade at Chandler Creek!

Teaching has always held a special place in my heart! For one of my fondest memories as a child was coming home from school and pretending to be a teacher with my Nana. I love watching children learn and grow each year, but my favorite part about being a teacher is building positive relationships with my students, their families, and my school community. Some of the best ways to stay in contact with me include using the SeeSaw app, my email which is klpayne@greenville.k12.sc.us or my work phone number (864)-255-2433. 

Another thing my students, their families, and our extended school family will quickly learn about me is that, besides building relationships, I also believe that it is important to teach my students the value of being respectful to everyone they meet. The reason why this virtue of being respectful is important to me is that I was born with achondroplasia dwarfism, which just means my arms and legs are shorter than most adults. I love that I was born with dwarfism, for it allows me to spread awareness and educate others that we are all uniquely made!

I currently live in Pelzer. My family consists of myself, my 2 fur babies, our Grace (6-year-old chihuahua mix) and Betty (2-year-old chihuahua mix), and lots of friends.

Some of my favorite things to do afterschool besides spending time with my family, include reading, playing board games, watching tv/movies, finding waterfalls, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves.

Some of my favorite things are....

Favorite Animals: Dogs (esp. Dachshunds & Chihuahuas), Otters, and Ladybugs

Favorite Candies: ANYTHING Reese's, Peanut Butter M&M's, Hershey Cookie & Cream, Nestle Crunch, & AirHead Xtremes.

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Drink: Strawberry Lemonade

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite Restaurants: Chick-Fil-A,  Jimmy Johns, Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, Chiptole

Favorite Stores: Amazon, The Children's Place, TJ Maxx, & Bath & Body Works 

Favorite Team/Player: Atlanta Braves/Chipper Jones 

Ms. Payne's Class Schedule for 2025-2026.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5TlapH_2RFfACPygs9-ArzQff6P6pUhW0t6g98gnx8/edit?usp=sharing