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:
    • Professional in Secondary Administration
    • Professional in 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:
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Social Studies
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Language Arts

June Deas

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

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:
    • Professional Teaching Certificate in English
Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

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

Jennifer Sim

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

English Department

Aaron Temples

Social Studies 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:
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Social Studies
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Language Arts
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Ashleigh Skelton

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

Rebecca Peterson

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

John English

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

Instructional Support

Langston Charter Middle School

Kelly Cassandra

Math 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:
    • Professional Teaching Certification in Special Education: Multi-Categorical
Langston Charter Middle School

Kathleen Hobbs

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

Leadership Department

Langston Charter Middle School

Cameron Nelson

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

Alissa Fennell

Leadership Teacher 2024-Present
English Teacher 2020-2024
  • B.S. in Elementary Education | Winthrop University
  • M.Ed. in Adolescent Literacy | Concordia University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Professional in Middle Level Language Arts
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed
    • Gifted and Talented

Math Department

Langston Charter Middle School

Kelly Cassandra

Math 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:
    • Professional Teaching Certification in Special Education: Multi-Categorical

Zach Nicks

Math 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:
    • Professional Teaching Certificate Middle Level Mathematics
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Lawan Neely

Math Teacher 2016-Present
  • B.A. in Human Services and Resources | Anderson University
  • M.A. in Teaching | Clemson University
  • M.A. in Human Resource Management | Webster University
  • Ed.D in Professional Leadership | Converse University
  • Area of Certification:
    • Professional in Middle Level Mathematics
  • Area of Endorsement
    • Read to Succeed

David Case

Math 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:
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Mathematics

April Burton

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

Physical Education Department

Jason Moore

Jason Moore

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

Ian McKenzie

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

Science Department

Cam Erion

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

Courtney George

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

Beth Roueche

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

David Leeke

Science Teacher 2007-Present
  • B.S. in Business Administration | Winthrop College
  • M.Ed. in Elementary & Middle School Education | Converse College
  • Areas of Certification:
    • Professional in Middle Level Science
    • Professional in Elementary
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Social Studies Department

Langston Charter Middle School

Wendy Frans

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

Jim Van Valkenburgh

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

Hayley Long

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

Matt Griffin

Social Studies 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:
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Social Studies
    • Limited Professional in Middle Level Language Arts

Spanish Department

Larissa Stevens

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

Noemi Guerrero

Spanish 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:
    • Limited Professional in Spanish
  • Areas of Endorsement:
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages
    • Read to Succeed

Kathy Feigenbaum

Spanish 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:
    • Professional in Elementary
    • Professional in Spanish
  • Area of Endorsement:
    • Read to Succeed

Britta Bell

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