I am Loren Kaye Pessolano, Instructional Coach at Thomas E Kerns Elementary School in Greenville, SC.  As an Instructional Coach, I have the pleasure of working with teachers and students in many different capacities.  I absolutely LOVE my job!  My most favorite part of my job is working with teachers and helping them grow as individuals and professionals.  I believe myself to be molding leaders, and impacting our future through the students we encounter.  

My career started many years ago in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as a first grade teacher in a Title 1 school.  While teaching, I worked on a Masters in Reading from Florida International University, which eventually led me to a Title 1 middle school.  During my time at the middle school, I enjoyed teaching reading to middle school students, and worked with the faculty as the Literacy Coach.  After some time, I was fortunate to work at a Title 1 high school.  While at the high school, I taught a 10th grade reading class, and worked with all members of the faculty as one of the Reading Coaches.  We worked hard to bring reading into all content areas, including horticulture and computers, and that high school went from a 'C' to an 'A'!  I attribute that growth to the dedication of the staff, and their lifelong learning positive attitudes.

When my husband retired, we moved here to South Carolina.  We love the area, and I think the school system is wonderful.  We enjoy attending Clemson football games, and exploring the many sights that South Carolina has to offer.