I am so glad you are here! My name is Mrs. Bates. This is my fourth year teaching at Mauldin Middle! Previously, I taught seventh grade, but I am thrilled to be back at MMS, teaching seventh and eighth grade! 

I grew up in Sumter, South Carolina, where I graduated from Thomas Sumter Academy. After high school, I attended Clemson University, majoring in education with a Middle-Level Math and Science degree, and finished with a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. 

Outside the classroom, I love spending time with my family, my husband (Brandon) and my dog, Tank! On the afternoons and weekends, you will find me at Burn Boot Camp, on a long walk, sitting on the porch, by the pool, or watching sports...not just at home -- I love going to watch my students excel outside of school!

My goal in the classroom is for each student to see math through their own lens, see math beyond the classroom, and gain a little bit more math love.