About Mrs. Sestito

  I was born and raised in the Greenville area, and attended schools in the Greenville County School District through the end of high school.  After graduating from high school, I attended the University of South Carolina, where I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.  I continued college and graduated with my Master's of Education Degree in Language and Literacy in 2008.  I taught first grade for 5 years, 2nd grade for 5 years, and this is my 6th year teaching kindergarten!

I am highly qualified in Language and Literacy as well as Early Childhood Education.

        My best friend proposed to me in my classroom 11 years ago, and we got married on December 8, 2012.  We have two daughters.  Emma turned eight in July and Harper turned six at the end of May.   Emma is a 3rd grader and Harper is in first grade! We are enjoying every moment with them!  They are such a blessing! We love trying out new restaurants, spending time with family at the lake, and hanging out with friends.  

Mrs. Sestito's Teaching Philosophy

  I believe that every child has the ability and deserves a chance to learn in a safe, loving environment that can push them to achieve their maximum potential.  I believe in instilling a love for reading in children at a young age.  You can travel anywhere in a book.  I believe that education is the ticket out of poverty.  A ticket to a better job.  A way out.  A way to stop the cycle.  A way to put an end to racism.  Ultimately, it is a way for children to empower themselves with the confidence, communication skills, historical knowledge and problem solving abilities needed to make their mark, and make this world a better place.

About Mrs. Stokes

I am the mother of three boys, ages 19, 22, and 24.  Devin graduated from Clemson, and got married a couple years ago.  Garrett is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina.  Shawn graduated from the USC honors college last year, and got married in August 2023.  My husband Larry and I will celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary this year.  I am a graduate of Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree.  I am an avid reader, and love to watch movies.  This will be my 11th year at Lake Forest Elementary.