Lynn Cary is Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at the School District of Newberry County. She began her career as a middle and high school special education teacher and served as a high principal for ten years. Dr. Cary holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She also holds an M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities and a B.S. in Physical Education. 

Marilu Perez is pleased to serve as the Parent Liaison/Translator for the School District of Newbery County. Previously, she worked as a Pre-K instructional assistant. She is passionate about helping others and serving her community. In her spare time, she likes to travel and spend time with her family. She looks forward to helping our district with communication between home and school.  

Anya Bedenbaugh is an MLP specialist and she is currently in her 26th year of teaching. She has taught kindergarten, 2nd grade, 4th grade, reading intervention and multilingual learners.  She loves her job and looks forward to working every day. She is married to her husband Michael and they have a blended family with 2 daughters; Amanda and Carson and one son, Jacob. They live on a farm in Prosperity and have goats, sheep, and donkeys. Everyday is an adventure for Anya!

Mary Lu has been an MLP teacher for 19 years. She has a B.S. degree from Newberry College and an M. Ed from Gardner-Webb University. She is married to Ronald Davis and they have 2 children, Brittany and Ryan, and a son-in-law, Dominick. Mary Lu has one granddaughter, Nyla.

Kristie Garner graduated from Clemson University in Early Childhood Education and earned a Master of Education degree from Southern Wesleyan University.  She has been teaching for 17 years and is a product of Newberry County schools.  Mrs. Garner enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and coaching girl's sports. She will also be the Head Volleyball Coach this upcoming school year.

Ms. Hall has been a teacher at Newberry High School for 9 years.  She has transitioned to the MLP Department after being an English teacher (at NHS).  Ms. Hall is also NHS's Technology Teacher Leader and Yearbook Advisor.  When not working, she enjoys reading and being with friends. 

Ms. Zhao is a life-long language learner and reading & writing specialist. She is ready to learn from you, support you and help you grow into a unique person!