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God called me to teaching when I was young. I am here to guide kids to reach their true potential.
This is my 14th year teaching. I have a BA in Elementary Education (K-8th) from Boise State University. Go Broncos! I taught music at a Catholic School for grades Preschool-8th grade. The rest of my career has been teaching in the public schools: kindergarten, first, and second (all traditional), and 3 years of Montessori at McLaurin Elementary in Florence SC.
My husband Rick and I both hail from the west; myself from Idaho and Rick from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the Director of Reimbursement in finance at McLeod. Saint Anthony is our home parish.
I love singing and I also play the piano. Music is very important to me (especially with my faith). I enjoy reading mystery books, books about my Catholic Faith, and my favorite author for leisure reading is Nicholas Sparks! I like to cook, spend time with family and friends, and watch Netflix. Tennis is my favorite sport to play and I love to watch football. Richard and I like to go to football games and enjoy long car trips together.
My favorite part about teaching is getting to know students and building a rapport with them. It is key to their success and how much they will persevere when they are learning. It also helps them feel safe and loved. It gives them a sense of sincere acceptance and trust. I believe that we can set a high standard of learning for our children. Then we can love and encourage them to reach for that bar. They are so much fun to work with! I want them to explore all they want to know.
I love my job and I am blessed to be a part of the Saint Anthony School Community.
Hello! My name is Abby Buie and I am so excited to be your teaching assistant this year! I’m so happy I get to see some familiar faces from last year and some new ones as well! This is my third year at Saint Anthony Catholic School and I have loved my time here so much and feel very blessed to call this my job. I have a BA in Psychology from Francis Marion University. I have been a tutor for seven years and have worked with kids ages 4 to 17, and now assist in tutoring at this school. I also help in after school care when needed. I previously worked as an instructor at Girls University, an after school daycare for girls centered around STEM.
I have lived in Florence my whole life with my parents, my younger sister, my cat, and my dog. I also occasionally help at the front desk at iHope Christian Care & Counseling, a faith centered counseling center supported by Sandhurst. In my free time I love reading, painting, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family. I also love taking care of plants, going on walks, and going on day trips.
We will focus on safety, responsibility, and respectfulness to create a loving environment conductive for learning and growth. I am so excited to aid your children in learning and can’t wait to get to know them even more this year!
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