Ms. Popovich is happy to be starting her second year with the MAC family. She recently retired from teaching after 29 years in the elementary school setting in Richland Districts One and Two. Ms. Popovich earned BA and MA degrees in education from the University of South Carolina. She also obtained gifted endorsement for her teaching certificate. Her teaching passion is instilling the love of reading and writing in her students. In her free time Ms. Popovich enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, and supporting local arts events.