Hi, Griffins and guardians! My name is Todd Whittaker. I am so excited to have found a home at Sterling. Teaching has always been a dream for me. As a foster alum who grew up in a children's home in Greenwood, SC, I found comfort and a sense of belonging at school. Teachers took a special interest in me and made me feel wanted, accepted, and capable of more than I ever believed; they were my heroes. I want to be a champion for students who are like I was: needing a place to belong, an adult to accept them, or just someone to encourage them and let them know how amazing they are. 

I was able to go to college and make my dream a reality when I turned 30. I went to Greenville Technical College for two years, where I earned an Associate of Science and graduated with Honors in 2019, and I continued on at USC Upstate, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Middle Level Education in 2021, all while working full time. I am excited to show students that there is more than one way to go through life and that anything is possible with dedication, resiliency, and hard work. 

I am certified to teach Mathematics and English Language Arts in Grades 5 through 9. I earned my Gifted and Talented Endorsement from Converse University in 2022.

I earned a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor's University in 2024. I am working on building my own Algebra 1 and Geometry curriculums! I created many of the guided notes, activities, projects, and practice my students use in class. 

I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math, including Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry Honors. I have also taught Enrichment and Remedial Math and Reading to 1st through 5th graders in Summer School.

In 2025 and 2026, I was part of Greenville County's Math Curriculum Writing Team and helped develop the Geometry with Statistics course I currently teach.

This is my fifth year at Sterling School.