Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff

Our teachers are certified by the state of South Carolina as required by law.  Once certified, teachers continue their education with additional coursework and attendance at educational conferences to renew their credentials every 5 years.

Twenty-one of our twenty-six teachers have advanced degrees in education, including five with doctorates.  

In addition to their educational credentials, all teachers participate in ongoing professional development to enhance their skills and knowledge for working in a single-gender environment. The faculty has attended workshops and conferences, both in-state and out, to meet with nationally recognized experts in the field. We also network with teachers across the state, sharing ideas, strategies, and insights into working with all boys or all girls classes. Our teachers share ideas with one another here and work together to build their resources.  They are frequently called upon to present at state and national conferences.

Administration

David Wooten

Principal 2021-Present
Assistant Principal 2011-2021
  • Education Specialist: Administration and Supervision | Clemson University
  • B.S. in Engineering Science, Physics | Bob Jones University
  • M.Ed. | Southern Wesleyan University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Secondary Administration
    • Physics
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Rob Venable

Assistant Principal 2021-Present
Leadership Teacher 2015-Present
Social Studies Teacher 2008-2015
  • B.A. in Pastoral Studies; Minor in Speech | Bob Jones University
  • M.A. in Teaching | Clemson University
  • Ed.D in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • Middle Level Language Arts

June Deas

Athletics Coordinator 2025-Present
Director of Campus Affairs 2020-2025
Athletic Director 2013-2025
  • B.S. in Business Administration | Winthrop College

Gabby Lollis

Director of Campus Affairs 2025-Present Communications Coordinator 2024-2025
  • B.A. in Elementary Education | Clemson University
  • M.A.Ed. in Literacy | Furman University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Literacy
    • Elementary Education
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher

Celanie Martin

Director of Admissions 2011-Present
Career Development Facilitator 2020-2024
  • B.A. in Psychology and Finance | Converse College
  • M.A. in Personnel and Employee Relations | USC

Stephanie Nelson

Director of Student Services 2020-Present
English Teacher 2013-2020
  • B.A. in Education and English | Clemson University
  • Area of Certification:
    • English

Jennifer Sim

School Nurse & Attendance 2021-Present
  • Registered Nursing Program | Fanshawe College, Canada

Alison Thompson

Director of Development, Langston Foundation 2012-Present
  • B.S. in Personnel & Industrial Relations | Ithaca College

English Department

John English

Teacher 2011-Present
  • B.A. in English | Flagler College
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Language Arts
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Gifted and Talented

Rebecca Peterson

Teacher 2022-Present
  • B.S. in Secondary Education | College of Charleston
  • M.Ed. in English | University of South Carolina
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Elementary
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • Middle Level Language Arts
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher
    • Gifted & Talented

Ashleigh Skelton

Teacher 2019-Present
  • B.A. in Communication Studies | Clemson University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Language Arts
    • English
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Gifted & Talented
    • Read to Succeed

Aaron Temples

Teacher 2009-Present
  • B.A. in Journalism | University of Georgia
  • M.A. in Teaching Middle Grades Education, Language Arts, & Social Studies | Clemson University
  • ​Ed.D. in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • Middle Level Language Arts
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Instructional Support

Kelly Cassandra

Teacher 2024-Present
504 Coordinator 2024-Present
  • Diploma of Middle Eastern & Arabic Studies | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
  • B.A. in Anthropology | Ohio University
  • M.A. in International Studies | Ohio University
  • M.Ed. | Ohio University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Special Education: Multi-Categorical

Kathleen Hobbs

Teacher 2024-Present
  • B.S. in Education | Blue Mountain College
  • M.Ed. | Arkansas State University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Special Education: Multi-Categorical
    • Physical Education

Leadership Department

Alissa Fennell

Teacher 2020-Present
  • B.S. in Elementary Education | Winthrop University
  • M.Ed. in Adolescent Literacy | Concordia University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Language Arts
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed
    • Gifted and Talented

Cameron Nelson

Teacher 2024-Present
  • M.A. in Education | North Greenville University
  • B.A. in Secondary Education and History | Clemson University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Social Studies
    • Middle Level Social Studies

Math Department

April Burton

Teacher 2016-Present
  • B.S. in Business Administration | University of South Carolina
  • M.A. in Teaching Mathematics | Clemson University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Mathematics
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

David Case

Teacher 2012-Present
  • B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Math | Clemson University
  • M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning | Clemson University
  • Ed.D. in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Mathematics

Kelly Cassandra

Teacher 2024-Present
504 Coordinator 2024-Present
  • Diploma of Middle Eastern & Arabic Studies | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
  • B.A. in Anthropology | Ohio University
  • M.A. in International Studies | Ohio University
  • M.Ed. | Ohio University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Special Education: Multi-Categorical

Matt Jackson

Teacher 2025-Present
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Social Studies
    • Early Childhood
    • Elementary
    • Middle Level Mathematics
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • School Principal
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Gifted & Talented

Zach Nicks

Teacher 2016-Present
  • B.S. in Community Recreation Management | Clemson University
  • M.A. in Teaching; Middle School Math | Clemson University
  • Ed.D in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Mathematics
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Physical Education Department

Ian McKenzie

Teacher 2015-Present
  • B.S. in Sports Management | Southern Wesleyan University
  • M.A. in Teaching | University of the Cumberlands
  • Area of Certification:
    • Physical Education

Jason Moore

Teacher 2007-Present
  • B.S. in Physical Education | Southern Wesleyan University
  • Graduate work in Elementary Education | Clemson University
  • Working towards certification

Science Department

Cam Erion

Teacher 2023-Present
  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering | Georgia Institute of Technology
  • M.P.A | Grand Valley State University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Mathematics
    • Middle Level Science
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Online Training

Courtney George

Teacher 2024-Present
  • B.A. in Elementary Education | USC Upstate
  • M.Ed. Literacy, ESOL | Clemson University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Elementary Education
    • ESOL
  • Areas of Endorsement
    • Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher

Beth Roueche

Founding Teacher 2005-Present
  • B.S. in Biology Education | UT Chattanooga
  • ​M.A. in Divergent Learning | Columbia College
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Biology
    • Science
    • Middle Level Science
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed
    • Gifted & Talented
    • Advance Placement | Computer Science

Jordan Steading

Teacher 2025-Present
  • Area of Certification:
    • Biology
    • Science
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Social Studies Department

Wendy Frans

Teacher 2024-Present
  • B.S. in Education | Bob Jones University
  • ​M.A. in Teaching | Furman University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Elementary

Matt Griffin

Teacher 2007-Present
  • B.S. in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management | Clemson University
  • M.A. in Teaching | Clemson University
  • Ed.D in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • Middle Level Language Arts

Hayley Long

Teacher 2022-Present
  • B.A. in History | Clemson University
  • ​M.A. in Teaching Middle Level Social Studies | Clemson University
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Middle Level Social Studies
    • Social Studies

Jim Van Valkenburgh

Teacher 2015-Present
  • B.A. in History | Kennesaw State University
  • M.A. in Teaching | Clemson University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Middle Level Social Studies

Spanish Department

Britta Bell

Teacher 2021-Present
  • B.A. in Spanish and International Trade | Clemson University
  • ​M.A. in Secondary Education | University of Michigan
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Spanish
    • Psychology
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed
    • Gifted & Talented

Kathy Feigenbaum

Teacher 2008-Present
  • B.A. in Spanish | Furman University
  • M.A. + 30 in ESOL and Projects Based Learning
  • M.Ed. | University of Florida
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Elementary
    • Spanish
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Noemi Guerrero

Teacher 2011-Present
  • B.A. in Education, Spanish | University of South Carolina Upstate
  • M.Ed. in Classroom Leadership | Southern Wesleyan University
  • M.Ed. in Languages, ESOL | College of Charleston
  • Area of Certification:
    • Spanish
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages
    • Read to Succeed

Larissa Stevens

Teacher 2007-Present
  • Brigham Young University – Idaho
  • University of South Carolina Upstate
  • Working towards certification