Hello, everyone. I am Tonya Kennedy. I am in my 24th year of teaching. I attended Lee University where I received my Bachelor of Music Education. I also earned my Minors in Elementary Education and Bible. I am SC certified in Elementary 1-8, Music K-12, and Project Learning Tree. I previously taught 1st and 2nd grades at Laurens Academy in Laurens. I have taught 2nd and 3rd grades at Thomas E. Kerns for the past nine years. I am so excited to be teaching 2nd grade - my favorite grade to teach!!!
I am married to Mark Kennedy. We have a son, Reid, who is an Interior Designer in Charlotte, a son Zach who is a Veterinarian Tech/actor in Charlotte, and a son Caleb who is a Country music singer/writer. Finally, our daughter Hannah is married to Cody. He is in the United States Army and they are stationed in Savannah, GA. They have our first grandchild, Waylon Memphis, born on October 5, 2022.
I attend Word of Life International Church in Simpsonville, SC where I sing on the Praise Team. My husband and I are also Care Pastors.
I grew up in the Berea area attending Berea Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. I also attended the Greenville County Fine Arts Center where I studied voice. Needless to say, music is very important to me. I enjoy watching The Chosen, any decorating show on HGTV, singing, collecting jewelry, and watching football. And, yes, just in case anyone is wondering… GO TIGERS!!!