Teachers & Staff
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Administration
Mrs. McNair
Principal
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina
M.Ed. - University of South Carolina
Email: JMcNair@Lexington1.net
Dr. Burgess
Assistant Principal
12th Grade
Education:
BS - Lander University '94
MEd - Grand Canyon University '07
MEd - Winthrop University '10
EdD - University of South Carolina '17
Email: SBurgess@Lexington1.net
Mr. Cafferty
Assistant Principal
11th Grade
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina
MAT - University of South Carolina
MEd - University of South Carolina
BCafferty@Lexington1.net
Mrs. Goodson
Assistant Principal
Testing Coordinator
Education:
BA - Claflin University
MEd - University of Phoenix
Email: TGoodson@Lexington1.net
Mr. Martinez
Assistant Principal
9th/10th Grade (A-M)
Education:
BBA - Florida International University
BA - Trinity International University
MEd - Regent University
MAR - Regent University
EdS - William Woods University
Email: CMartinez@lexington1.net
Mr. Williams
Assistant Principal
9th/10th Grade (N-Z)
Education:
BA - Charleston Southern University '02
MAT - Grand Canyon University '07
MEd - Fort Hays State University '16
Email: BMWilliams@Lexington1.net
Coach Curtis
Athletic Director
DCurtis@Lexington1.net
Deborah Oswald
Librarian
DOswald@Lexington1.net
Officer Stoker
School Resource Officer
RStoker@Lexington1.net
Officer Booth
School Resource Officer
BBooth@Lexington1.net
Arts
Benjamin Berry
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy cycling, cooking, DIY projects, and spending time with my wife, son, and dogs
Education:
BFA - University of South Carolina '06
IMA - University of South Carolina '08
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my husband and capturing photographs.
Leslie Dellinger
Education:
BA - Winthrop University '92
IMA - University of South Carolina '00
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing piano, watching movies and musicals, reading, and watching college basketball.
Anna Degtyareva
Education:
BA, MEd - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time outdoors, especially the mountains and lakes. Playing chess with my kids, arranging flowers, and making jewelry.
Jennifer Gorlewski
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina
MA - University of South Carolina
When I am not working I enjoy:
Working out, reading, spending time with family and friends.
Jade Griswold
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
When I am not working I enjoy reading, going to the gym, and being outside.
Kolman McMurphy
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Mari, and my son, John, making music with others, traveling to places near and far, and cooking/eating lots of interesting foods
Education:
BM - University of South Carolina
MMEd - University of Southern Mississippi
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family and friends, sleeping, playing music, cooking, reading, watching TV, and listening to music.
Shelby Pressley
Education:
BS - Appalachian State Univ '13
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Chasing around my two toddlers, binge watching Netflix, completing jigsaw puzzles, coloring by number, singing loudly in the shower, and napping whenever possible.
Education:
BM - University of Georgia '95
MM - Eastern Kentucky University '02
PhD - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, reading, watching college football, and genealogy.
Megan Whiting
Education:
BA - University of North Carolina at Greensboro
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Working out, being outdoors, a good cup of coffee, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and all things coaching (Go LVD)!
Family and consumer sciences
Melissa Dowdy
Education:
BS - Lipscomb University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching sports, reading, and being outdoors.
English
Education:
BS, MED - University of South Carolina '08
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family on the lake and going to various sporting events.
Education:
BS - Southern Illinois University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hanging out with my family and traveling.
Education:
BA - Presbyterian College '01
MMC - University of South Carolina '02
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hanging with my family and friends.
Amy Ellisor
Education:
BA, MAT - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Running and exercising.
Education:
BA - University of Tennessee '93
MS - University of Tennessee '99
ME - American College of Education '11
EdD - University of South Carolina '20
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, reading, and going to the beach.
Ruth Ann Flowers, NBCT
Education:
BS - Southern Wesleyan University '04
MEd - University of South Carolina '05
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
*board games and puzzles with my family of 5
*watching The Masked Singer and American Ninja Warrior with my 5-year-old daughter
*actively serving and participating in church ministries
Nathan Gardner
Education:
BS - Pensacola Christian College '99
MA - Grand Canyon University '14
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, traveling, watching football, and spending time with family.
Rachel Gardner
Education:
BA, MA - St. Cloud State University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, playing the piano, reading, and traveling.
Terri Haley
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I love to travel with my family, try new recipes, and cheer on the Gamecocks!
Stephanie Hendrix
Education:
AS - Midlands Technical College '15
BA - Grand Canyon University '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, reading, listening to true crimes podcasts, and traveling.
Education:
BS - Appalachian State University '94
MS - Nova Southeastern University '05
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Camping, hiking, and kayaking.
Georgia Kopenhaver, NBCT
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '99
MAT - University of South Carolina '02
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family on the beach in Hilton Head.
Lindsey Gifford
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Terri Haley
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I love to travel with my family, try new recipes, and cheer on the Gamecocks!
Stephanie Hendrix
Education:
AS - Midlands Technical College '15
BA - Grand Canyon University '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family and friends, working out, reading, listening to true crimes podcasts, and traveling.
Kelly Hughes
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Georgia Kopenhaver, NBCT
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '99
MAT - University of South Carolina '02
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family on the beach in Hilton Head.
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '95
MEd - University of Oklahoma '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Cooking, reading, hiking, bird watching, collecting and playing music.
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina
MEd - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, swimming, watching football, grilling/smoking meats.
Education:
BA - Cortland State University '05
MA - Cortland State University '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Exercising, reading, and watching TV.
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '83
MAT - University of South Carolina '85
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, swimming, singing, and walking my dogs.
Dr. Sandy Moore
Education:
BA - Wofford College '93
MA - University of South Carolina '95
PhD - University of South Carolina '02
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, sitting on the porch, walking my dogs, and spending time with family.
Education:
BA - Coastal Carolina University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time at the beach, watching my son play sports, cheering on the Chants and the Braves, reading, and walking.
Megan Small
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '06
MEd - University of South Carolina '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, making soup, working out, playing with my kids and watching their soccer tournaments, watching football and bad reality TV, and traveling whenever possible.
Katye Zekoski
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Math
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Traveling and spending time with family.
Nicole Daichendt
Education:
Babes-Bolyai University (Cluj Napoca Romania)
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching movies or playing with my dog.
Education:
BS - Columbia College '00
MA - Pfeiffer University '10
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing board games, putting together puzzles, reading, and watching movies.
Cathy Harrison
Education:
BA - Western Kentucky University
MA - Eastern Kentucky University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hanging out with family and friends.
Austin Herrygers
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
When I am not teaching, I like to spend time with my family.
Education:
BS - Clemson University
MAT - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, playing with my dog.
Education:
BA - Clemson University '13
M.Ed. - Univ. of South Carolina '17
M.M. - Univ. of Tennessee '22
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Compose music, travel, be outside, draw, read, and write.
Laura Knapp
Education:
BA - Calvin College '84
MA - Michigan State University '92
MA - Western Michigan University '97
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Kayaking, grilling/smoking (especially ribs), reading, hiking, running, biking, handfeeding birds, and watching family sporting events.
Education:
BA - Columbia College
MET - Lamar University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing with my kids, exercising with friends, and watching movies.
Adrian Long
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina at Aiken '13
Masters - August University '18
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending quality time with my husband and friends.
Education:
BA - Columbia College '99
MAT - University of South Carolina '03
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, watching movies, watching sports, family vacations, and exercising.
Courtney McInnis
Education:
BS - Clemson University '90
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Working in the yard, traveling, golfing, and watching college sports.
Education:
BS - Clemson University
MEd - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Helping on my family farm and traveling.
Education:
BS - University of Florida '87
MEd - Georgia Southern University '91
EdS - American College of Education '20
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, reading, and listening to music.
Yesu Nethala
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BA - Columbia College '91
MEd - University of South Carolna '06
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching murder mystery movies.
Brittany Schroder
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina '06
MT - University of South Carolina '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy spending time with my family.
Brandon Smith
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy spending time with my kids, playing golf, and hunting.
Education:
BS - Furman University '95
MEd - University of South Carolina '99
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I love to spend time with my family. We go to Furman football games to watch my oldest daughter play in the marching band and we go to softball tournaments to watch my youngest daughter play with her team. I also love to walk, watch movies (especially Hallmark movies), watch the Steelers play football, and spend as much quality time with friends and family as possible!!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / ROTC
ROTC
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family and doing physical activities
Steven Cagle
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BS - Newberry College '04
M.Ed. - Grand Canyon Univ. '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spend time with family and friends, Watch Sporting Events, DIY Projects.
Denise Erskine
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
David Golden
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Molly Goodrich
Education:
Masters - University of Wyoming
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Coaching basketball and hanging out with my family.
Education:
BA - Erskine College '05
MAT - University of South Carolina '07
MEd - University of South Carolina '12
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my daughters and family.
Ray Hammond
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BS - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse '12
MS - Gardner Webb University '15
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family.
Brian Hucks
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy watching sports and spending time with my family
Clint Keisler
Patrick Koone
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Alex Lusk
Education:
BA - Appalachian State University '19
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching Netflix and golfing.
Education:
BS - University of Findlay '03
MS - University of Tennessee '05
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hanging out with my family and friends, doing activities outside, watching sports, and cooking.
Jenn Thompson
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I love to spend time with family and friends. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and being on the lake.
Aubrey Walker
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Victoria Williams
Education:
BA - Miami University (OH) '16
MS - University of South Carolina '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hiking, working in our garden, reading, and trying new foods and restaurants.
SCIENCE
Sydney Amodio
Education:
BA - Winthrop University '18
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Skydiving and tunnel flying.
David Blankenship
Education:
BS - Towson State University '85
MDiv - Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary '95
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hunting and spending time with family.
Christiana Bruinsma
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Sara Callahan
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Justin Cumbee
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Jennifer Dixon
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Alicia Gordon
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Emily Kehr
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina '17
MAT - University of South Carolina '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Gardening and traveling.
Kelly Kennerly
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Dawn Millard
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BS - Newberry College '04
M.Ed. - Grand Canyon Univ. '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spend time with family and friends, watch sporting events, DIY projects.
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina
MAT - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Working in my garden, playing with my grandchildren, and walking mountain trails.
Celia Racaza
Education:
BSE - Saint Theresa's College '87
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Walking, Cooking, and Swimming.
DeAndre Scott
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina '98
MT - University of South Carolina '99
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Traveling, playing video games, watching sports (NBA and PL Soccer), and spending time with family.
Erin Summerford
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Tamara Todd
Education:
BSc - St. Francis Xavier University '01
MSc - University of South Carolina '07
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading and spending time in the mountains with my husband and daughter.
Darlene Waters
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
SOCIAL STUDIES
Education:
BA, MAT - University of South Carolina '95,'98
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Going to the beach, playing golf, and spending time with my family.
Jacob Brasseur
Education:
BA - Presbyterian College '23
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hiking, camp, rock climbing, traveling, and spending time with my dogs.
Becca Cantwell
Education:
BS - Missouri State University '09
MPA - College of Charleston '15
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, hanging out with family, playing board games, and being a houseplant mom.
Katie Dew
Education:
BS - Clemson University '10
MEd - Converse College '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Working out, listening to podcasts, and hanging out with my family.
Education:
BA - Furman University '07
MA - University of Georgia '10
MA - Converse College '12
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Traveling, reading, and swimming.
Faith Hauf
Human Geo, W Hist
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Megan Luska
Education:
Michael Melvin
Education:
BA - Mercer University '98
BBA - Mercer University '98
MEd - University of Georgia '99
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Traveling, cooking, and playing with my two children.
Rachel McCaston
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Mark Piepoli
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Education:
BA - UNC Charlotte
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Coaching basketball and football for the high school.
Brad Potts
Education:
BA - Bowling Green State University '13
MA - Ashland University '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my wife and two boys. Enjoy being around athletics whether coaching, watching, or playing.
Education:
BA - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point '09
Masters - Concordia University - Portland '12
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family, working out, hunting, and traveling.
AP US Hist, African Amer Studies
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Play with my children (Age 4 and 7), Read, watch college sports, hunt and fish.
Education:
AA - Spartanburg Methodist University
BA,MA - University of South Carolina '18
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching sports, playing with my dog, hunting, being outdoors, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and watching shows and movies.
Leigh Watson
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy spending time with my family!!
Melanie Wayt
Education:
West Virginia University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, Traveling, and spending time with my children.
Colin Welch
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
SPECIAL EDUCATION
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I enjoy football, reading and spending time with family/friends.
Kathryn Burkett
Education:
BS - Anderson University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Hiking and riding horses.
Education:
BA - Columbia College '93
MEd - University of Charleston '95
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Fishing, jet skiing, boating, floating, and listening to music.
Education:
BS - College of Charleston '06
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family, camping, and being a scout/archery/dance/theatre mom.
Michael Johnson
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family and listening to music.
Lyn Kearse
Education:
BS - Benedict College '02
MAT-LD - Francis Marion University '21
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with my family.
Sally Keiper
Education:
BA, MAT - University of South Carolina '98,'03
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing tennis, traveling, watching TV, reading, and hanging out with family.
Education:
Bowling Green State University '05
Grand Canyon University '11
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Running, cooking, traveling, reading, coaching the Special Olympics, volunteering at church, and spending time with family and friends.
Randy Lucas
Education:
BS - USC Aiken '07
MSpEd - Grand Canyon University '14
M.Ed. - American College of Education '23
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Coaching baseball is my primary passion, and I dedicate most of my time to it. Stepping onto the field and being surrounded by the game I love is one of my happiest places. The energy, camaraderie, and the thrill of seeing my players develop their skills are incredibly rewarding experiences for me. Through coaching, I not only share my knowledge and expertise but also contribute to the growth and development of young athletes, which gives me a sense of purpose. When I'm not on the baseball field, I find great joy in spending quality time with my family. They are my pillar of support and the source of my happiness. I have a strong desire for personal growth and self-improvement. I constantly seek out new knowledge and skills to expand my horizons and become a better version of myself. I embrace learning as a means of personal development. I find great satisfaction in acquiring new insights and applying them to enhance my coaching abilities, as well as my overall life experiences. Going on vacations holds a special place in my heart, especially when I can witness the pure joy and excitement on the faces of my three little boys. These trips provide an opportunity for relaxation, rejuvenation, and quality time as a family, away from the routines of daily life.
Debra McDonald
Education:
BA - Clemson University '95
MDL - Columbia College '00
Academic Strategies
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Swimming, jogging, reading, and cooking.
Penny Miles
Education:
BA - Columbia College '19
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, traveling, and shopping.
Hailey Smith
Education:
BS - Winthrop Univ '18
M.Ed. - Univ. of South Carolina '22
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Read, play with my dog, and travel!
Lynn Waldrop
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
I like to spend time with my family, bake cookies, and read.
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '98
MAT - University of South Carolina '03
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Boating, floating, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing......anything near the water! Gamecock fan and love listening to live music.
Education:
BA - Georgia Southern University '94
MEd - University of South Carolina '05
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Spending time with family, my dogs, being on the lake, and reading.
Madelyn Wash
Education:
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
WORLD LANGUAGE
Anaya Anahi
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Woodworking
Education:
BA - University of Alabama '98
MA - University of Kentucky '00
MA - The George Washington Univ '07
EdD - University of South Carolina '17
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Watching movies (especially horror), reading, watching sports (Alabama, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Golden Knights, and traveling.
Gustavo Boscan
Education:
BA - University of Zulia (Venezuela) '98
MS - University of Grenoble (France) '00
MS - University of West Indies and Guiana (France) '04
MS - University of Cordoba (Spain) '11
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing memory and word games.
Leo Cortes
BUAP - Benemeristous University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Staying productive by making handcrafts and little art projects, painting watercolors and making some lettering art, French crochet, needle knitting, listening to classical music, playing the violin, learning the piano, watching an interesting movie, and reading a good book.
Education:
BA - Mt Saint Mary University '87
Teaching Cert - Universite' Laval '91
Masters - Concordia University '95
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, riding my bike, traveling, and cooking.
Oscar Caicedo
Education:
BA - Narino University (Colombia)
MA - La Sabana University (Colombia)
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Listening to music, playing the guitar, and spending time with family.
Education:
BA - West Virginia University '14
MA - West Virginia University '14
MEd - Arkansas State University '18
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing soccer and reading.
Education:
BA - University of South Carolina '07
MAT - University of South Carolina '11
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, building model kits, playing video games, and hanging with my daughter.
Angelo Oviedo
Education:
BS - Central University of Ecuador
MEd - IndoAmerica Technological University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Traveling, outdoor activities, hanging out with family and friends, watching movies, and listening to music.
Suzanne Peterson
Education:
BS - Penn State University
Med - University of South Carolina
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Reading, watching movies, crocheting, painting, traveling, bowling, learning about different cultures, spending time with my family, and watching football.
Freddy Vanagas
Education:
B.A. , M.Ed. - Universidad de Los Andes
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Going to the gym, riding my bike, and listening to music.
Education:
BA - Universidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación
PE - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso BA, PT
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Playing the piano, sports, and spending time with my family.
Dakota Walker
Education:
BA - Washington & Lee University
When I am not teaching I enjoy:
Creating Art in all forms, traveling and experiencing new cultures.
School Counselors
Larry Ayers
Last Names No - Se
A-Cam
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
Kami Bennett
Last Names: Dra - Har
E-Ha
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
spending time with family and friends
Cassidy Bristol-Erdeski
Last Names: Has - Lea
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
I love to spend time with my family looking for new adventures.
Jessica Burke
Last Names: A - Burns
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
Jenn Calabrese
Director of Counseling
Last Names: Was - Z
A-Cam
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
Charna Jones
Last Names: Lee - Ni
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
Adrienne Lindsay
Last Names: Sh - War
Education:
BS - University of South Carolina '15
MS - Capella University '19
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy:
Spending time with my family, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Kit Stallings
Last Names: Burr - Doz
Education:
When I am not being a school counselor I enjoy: