My name is Jaclyn Cook and I am entering my 15th year in education! I was born and raised in New Jersey and my parents are both educators. My father is a retired elementary school principal and my mother a retired elementary school PE teacher. I have one older brother who lives in Virginia with his wife and two sons. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and would even rummage through teacher's trash cans at my parents' schools looking for worksheets to play class with. Their trash was literally my TREASURE. I received my undergraduate and master's degrees from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies)!  My teaching experience includes having taught grades 2-4 in Virginia and middle school math grades 5-7 in Alabama. Prior to moving to Greer in early June 2024, I served as the Lower School Curriculum and Resource Specialist and Associate Head of the Lower School in Alabama. 

Joining me at Buena Vista is my son, Austin, who will also be in second grade. Callen, our 2 year old son, will be going to daycare again starting in August and wants to be just like his big brother! My husband, Ryan, is a professor at Clemson in Counselor Education. Lastly, we can't forget our adorable and energetic 4 year old doodle named Emmie. The Cooks are thrilled to be entering our second year as a Bobcat Family!

Fun Facts About Me :)

Birthday: February 28

Favorite Stores: Target, TJ Maxx, Old Navy

Favorite Food Places: Chick-Fil-A, Double Dogs, Sidewall Pizza

Favorite Drink: Diet Coke & Iced Caramel Macchiato (w/ Blonde Espresso upside down)

Favorite Snacks: Peanut M & Ms, Cool Ranch Doritos