Dear 6th grade families,

Welcome to middle school! It's going to be a fantastic year here at Ralph Chandler!

My name is Sabrina De Simone, and I am so excited to go on this sixth grade adventure together this year!

This is my second year at Ralph Chandler, and I am excited to continue my journey as a Panther. This will be my ninth year teaching. I previously have taught third and fourth grade and I am excited to be teaching sixth grade again this year. It is going to be a fun year filled with discovery, learning and, of course, adventure!

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I was born in Massachusetts, but moved to Italy when I was seven, where I grew up in a small mountain town in the heart of Abruzzo.  My husband, two kids, and I have been living in South Carolina for the past 9 years now, first in the Charleston area and, as of the last few years, here in the Greenville area.

I have a son, Diego, who is a eight grader here at Ralph Chandler, and a daughter, Julia, who will be a fifth grader. As a family we enjoy spending time outdoors and love traveling! This summer I spent 4 weeks back in Italy with my children as well as a quick trip to explore the cities of London and Edinburgh.

My daughter and I are avid horseback riders so a lot of my free time is spent at the barn. My son has recently taken up tennis and both my children have started exploring the world of fencing. So, when I am not at the barn, I can usually be found driving from one activity to the next! I also enjoy gardening, cooking, and reading.

I am a proud Night Owl and have obtained both my undergraduate and master's degree from Western Governors University. However, I believe one is never done learning and I love attending courses and workshops in an effort to constantly improve as an educator.

I believe it takes a village to raise a child, and I am truly honored to be part of your child's village this year. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time throughout the year with any questions or concerns. We are in this together!

Mrs. De Simone

sdesimone@greenville.k12.sc.us