Literacy Team

The Literacy Team

Literacy Coach

Jill Downs is a Literacy Coach and children's book author. She has been teaching for 30 years, 14 of which have been at Leaphart. She has a Masters in Reading from the University of South Carolina and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Mrs. Downs also holds a Reading Teacher Certification and a Literacy Coach Certification. Her children's book, Molly Meadow's Christmas Wish, was published in 2023. Contact: 803-476-4760 Email: jsdowns@lexrich5.org

Reading Specialist

Jennifer Kelly has been teaching for 27 years. She has taught at Leaphart for 21 years. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Kelly is Nationally Reading Recovery Certified (Clemson University) and holds her SC Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher and Literacy Coach Endorsement. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: jnkelly@lexrich5.org

Reading Specialist

Jamie Sandifer has been teaching for 12 years and 10 have been at Leaphart. She started her teaching career at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a Master's in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina. Her professional and educational experience highly qualifies her to teach students in grades 4K through 3rd grade in the State of South Carolina. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: jsandifer@lexrich5.org

Reading Specialist

Jessica Kelley has been teaching for 13 years, and this is her fourth year at Leaphart. She received her B.A. in Education from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Kelley is Nationally Reading Recovery certified through Clemson University and holds her SC Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher endorsement. She has served as a classroom teacher in grades kindergarten through third, and she has served as a reading interventionist for grades kindergarten through fifth. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: jkelley@lexrich5.org

Literacy Support Specialist

Patsy Turner has been working with and supporting students in their learning for 22 years. She has been at Leaphart for 11 years. Patsy holds a Bachelor of Science from Winthrop University and has received additional training in Literacy Support Instruction through District 5. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: pturner@lexrich5.org

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