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Coach Doc: The physical education teacher at Great Falls Elementary School is Elizabeth Dockery, also known as Coach Doc. She has taught for 22 years and the coming year will be her 17th at GFE as a teacher. She also attended GFE as an elementary student! She has obtained bachelor's and master's degrees in Health, Human Performance, K-12 Education, Exercise Prescription, and Health Promotion. Coach Doc loves dancing in the gym with her students but also loves teaching many sports and movement skills to help her students learn to love exercise. In her personal time she enjoys jogging and cooking (balanced living!😉) and country life, growing a garden and reading. She is married to Darrin Dockery who has served GFE and has even been Volunteer of the Year. Her Son, Seth is currently an Army scholarship and contract student at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Seth is an alumnus of GFE where his mom, Coach Doc was his P.E. teacher for 6 years! Moral of the story: a great school with awesome P.E. and other outstanding teachers helps you become smart and strong! That's what we do at GFE! We grow great students! Whether you are new to our school family or returning, Coach Doc is appreciative of the opportunity to serve our students and provide as many varied exercise opportunities in P.E. for all students to look forward to and really LOVE! P.S. Always be prepared for safe exercise : wear tennis shoes! Never know when the opportunity to exercise and love life will present itself!

Mr. Greene: I am the music instructor at Great Falls Elementary School. I am entering my 13th year teaching at this school. I am in my 26th year of teaching. I was born in Georgetown, SC, on January 23, 1972. My biological parents' names are Augustus Greene, III and Julia S. Tillman. I graduated from Claflin College located in Orangeburg, South Carolina in May 1995. I have a Bachelor's degree in music education (choral) with a concentration in piano. I was the Minister of Music at Vision & Beyond Christian Ministry located in Rock Hill, South Carolina for 13 years. I am now a member of Freedom Temple Ministries, which is located in Rock Hill. I work with the Youth Choir as one of the musicians. I am the director of my church’s Men’s Choir. I enjoy exercising when I can, playing different kinds of piano music, doing yard work, playing Yahtzee on my phone app, and watching television.

I was the "Teacher of the Year" for Great Falls Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year.

Ms. Woodley: I was born in Upstate NY and moved to the south in 2018. I am certified in elementary, art, literacy and business education. This is my third year at Great Falls and am so happy to be part of the Great Falls Elementary family. I have transitioned from 3rd grade to the art teacher this year and am super excited to enjoy all the students at GFE and create!! As my students know, I love to crochet, work out and enjoy hiking!! Living in the south has been a great adventure and this summer has allowed me to explore the Outerbanks, go to the mountains and even work at Lowe's! This year is also going to be an exciting adventure and together we will be great!

Mrs. Rutledge: My name is Lisa Rutledge, and I am excited to return to Great Falls Elementary as the media specialist for the 2020-21 school year. I retired from Rock Hill School District in 2018 with 30 years of experience. I graduated from Rock Hill High School and Winthrop University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a master’s degree in Media Education. I am most proud of my two daughters, son-in-law and two grandsons. I love sharing books with students and am looking forward to a new school year.