About Ms. Pepper

Ms. Pepper is so excited to meet her Posse 4.0!

2025-2026

Ms. Kayla Pepper

I enjoy the little things in life! I am on a continuous journey striving to be better than I was the day before! I am from Greenville, SC. I am currently living in Simpsonville, SC. I have one younger brother. I am thankful for both of my parents and small family. Family is everything to me. I became an Auntie this year and I am very excited about that!

Teaching students is my passion, and I am very excited to embark on my 4th year at BV! This really is "Someplace Special".

I am currently entering my 15th year as an educator and 11th year teaching 3rd grade. I absolutely love 3rd grade and helping students transition from early childhood to upper elementary. It is a very critical time for students!

I have degrees from USC Upstate, Anderson University, and Converse University . In my free time, I love to read, watch movies, and relax. Fun Fact: I don't really eat many sweets or candy! I love a good spa day to unwind!

It won’t take long to see that I am here for the students, and they will always be my priority!

Educator Mission Statement

I am a strong woman who strives to be a better person than she was the day before. It is my mission to be set apart by always doing the right thing even if others are not. I will do this by being THE example for myself and my posse! My name is Kayla Pepper and I am here to LEAD!

My 5 Strengths

Here at Buena Vista, we maximize on strengths and shared leadership.

Teachers and staff members completed a strengths assessment.

Below are my results:

Intellection- great powers of thinking and reasoning.

Deliberative- the act of thinking about or discussing something and deciding carefully

Learner- (Characteristics- Concepts, Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, Action)

Context- understands how surrounding and environments are contributing factors to any situation.

Restorative- having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being.

Ms. Pepper's Favorite Things