I'm Meredith (Meri) Lynch, the Instructional Coach at Travelers Rest High School.  I began teaching in 2003.  A few notes about my experience: 

• My undergraduate degrees are in French and History at Wofford College.

• I worked at Wofford for a while before I gained my certification through PACE to teach French and social studies.

• I have taught all levels of French, and most of my teaching experience was in Spartanburg County School District Four (Woodruff, SC).

• At Woodruff High, I also taught yearbook, various social studies classes, and SAT Prep.

• I taught English and Teacher Cadets at Blue Ridge High School before coming to TR.

• In 2018, I earned my Doctor of Education degree from Gardner-Webb University, where I did my research on improving reading stamina in high school students, and I became certified in English as a result of doctoral work.

  • Through my research, I have learned that reading more makes better readers, and the best way to teach reading is through Scaffolded Silent Reading. 

• I also teach in the South Carolina Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE). 

• I LOVE helping teachers! 

I also love living in this area of the Upstate!  Several years ago, my husband and I moved to Landrum/Tryon to live at beautiful Lake Lanier (pictured above). We have one daughter who is an event manager in the Charleston, SC area. I enjoy boating, paddle boarding, traveling, cooking, entertaining, and, of course, reading!  I am thrilled to be able to share my love of teaching with fellow Devil Dogs at TR! 

We are TR!