Meet the Teachers

Mrs. Halka
My name is Julie Halka and I am thrilled to be your child’s Resource Room teacher this year! This is my third year at Monarch.

My family moved to the Greenville area ten years ago from NJ. I have been married to my amazing husband, Bill, for 17 years. We have two boys, Matthew (13), who will be in 8th grade at Mauldin and Ryan (10), who will be in 5th grade at Monarch.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education: Multi-categorical. I hold a Masters of Education in Developmental Disabilities from William Paterson University (NJ). When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my family, watch my boys at their soccer games, go to the beach, read, cook and shop! I am looking forward to getting to know your children and instill a love of learning!

Ms. Hepburn

My name is Heather Hepburn and I am thrilled to be your child’s Resource Room teacher this year! This is my third year at Monarch, but I have been teaching Reading Intervention and Special Education for 5 years, this will be my 6th!

I have two children - Wyatt who is in 1st Grade at Monarch and Khloe who is in 6th grade at League Academy. My family moved to the Greenville area in 2020, before that we were in the Oconee County area for 5 years, but we are originally from Alabama. Special Education is a passion of mine and I am excited to help your child flourish this year!

I am certified in Multi-Categorial Special Education and I have two Master's - one in Special Education and one in Elementary Education. I also have two Graduate Certificates - one in Autism Education and one in Teaching Diversity in Early Childhood. I am also working on my Specialist Degree in Special Education.

When I am not at school, I love to travel with my kids, go to festivals and events, and try new foods and activities. I am looking forward to getting to know your children and helping to instill a love of learning in them!