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 three 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

David Wooten

Principal – 2021-present
Assistant Principal – 2011-2021
  • Physics Teacher – Eastside High School – 2004-2011
  • Student Work Supervisor – Bob Jones University – 2002-2004
  • Math & Science Teacher – Wilmington Christian Academy – 1999-2002
  • Education Specialist: Administration and Supervision – Clemson University
  • Master of Education – Southern Wesleyan University
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science/Physics – Bob Jones University
Rob Venable

Rob Venable

Assistant Principal – 2021-present
Leadership Teacher – 2015-present
  • Social Studies Teacher – 2008-2015
  • Doctorate of Education in Professional Leadership – Converse University
  • Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies/Minor in Speech – Bob Jones University
June Deas

June Deas

Athletic Director – 2013-present
Director of Campus Affairs – 2020-present
  • Computer Programmer – 1995-2012
  • ​Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Winthrop College
Celanie Martin

Celanie Martin

Registrar – 2011-present
Career Development Facilitator – 2020-present
  • Human Resources – 1991-1995
  • Master of Arts in Personnel and Employee Relations – USC
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Finance – Converse College
Stephanie Nelson

Stephanie Nelson

Guidance Counselor – 2020-present
English Teacher – 2013-2020
  • English Teacher – Easley High School – 1997-1999
  • English Teacher – Gettys Middle School – 1994-1997​
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education and English – Clemson University
Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

Director of Development, Langston Foundation – 2012-present
  • Health Insurance Broker and Long Term Care Insurance Sales – 1990-2011
  • Bachelor of Science in Personnel/Industrial Relations – Ithaca College
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Jennifer Sim

School Nurse/Receptionist – 2021-present
  • Prisma Health Feb 2021-July 2021
  • Beaumont Hospital Michigan 1998-2004
  • Registered Nurse program – Fanshawe College, Canada

English Department

John English

John English

English Teacher – 2011-present
  • English Teacher – Northwood Middle School – 2009-2011
  • English Teacher – Murray Middle School – 1992-2009
  • Bachelor of Arts in English – Flagler College
Alissa Fennell

Alissa Fennell

English Teacher – 2020-present
  • English Teacher – Beck Academy Middle School – 2005-2008, 2011-2020
  • Masters of Education in Adolescent Literacy – Concordia University
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Winthrop University
Rebecca Peterson

Rebecca Peterson

English Teacher – 2022-present
  • English and Social Studies Teacher – Bryson Middle School- 2014-2021
  • English Teacher – Gold Hill Middle School- 2009-2013
  • English Teacher – Irmo Middle School- 2006-2009
  • Master’s of Education – University of South Carolina
  • Bachelor of Science – College of Charleston
Ashleigh Skelton

Ashleigh Skelton

English Teacher – 2019-present
  • English Teacher – Beck Academy Middle School – 2015-2019
  • English Teacher – Sneed Middle School – 2013-2015
  • English Teacher – Darlington County Schools – 2009-2013
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Clemson University

Instructional Support

Judy Perecko

Judy Perecko

Special Education Teacher – 2022-present
  • Special Education Teacher – Greenville County – 2010-2022
  • Special Education Part-TimeTeacher/Substitute – Greenville County – 2002-2010
  • Special Education Teacher – Greenville County – 2000-2002
  • Special Education Teacher – Greenville County – 1987-1996
  • Elementary Teacher – Monaview Elementary – 1985-1987
  • Elementary Teacher – Hampton Park Christian School – 1979-1985
  • ​National Board Certification (2015)
  • Online – Teaching Endorsement – College of Charleston
  • Master of Education – Furman University
  • Bachelor of Science in Education – Bob Jones University

Leadership Department

Bev Cannon

Bev Cannon

Leadership Teacher – 2012-present
Social Studies Teacher – 2006-2012
  • Social Studies Teacher – Mauldin High School – 2005-2006
  • Language Arts Teacher – Mt. Zion Christian School – 2000-2005
  • 5th Grade Teacher – Mt. Zion Christian School – 1996-2000
  • ​Master of Arts in Education – Converse College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of South Carolina at Spartanburg
Geoff Hill

Geoff Hill

Leadership Teacher – 2021-present
Social Studies Teacher – 2016-2021
  • Social Studies Teacher – Gettys Middle School – 2015-2016
  • Success Academy Charter School – 2011-2013
  • ​Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History – University of California, Riverside

Math Department

April Burton

April Burton

Math Teacher – 2016-present
  • Math Teacher – Bryson Middle School – 2005-2016
  • Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of South Carolina
David Case

David Case

Math Teacher – 2012-present
  • Math Teacher – Gettys Middle School
  • Doctor of Education – Converse University
  • Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Math – Clemson University
Lawan Neely

Lawan Neely

Math Teacher – 2016-present
  • Math Teacher – Gettys Middle School – 2012-2016
  • Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management – Webster University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Resources – Anderson University
Zach Nicks

Zach Nicks

Math Teacher – 2016-present
  • Math Teacher – Beck Academy Middle School – 2008-2016
  • Master of Arts in Teaching: Middle School Math – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Community Recreation Management – Clemson University

Physical Education Department

Ian McKenzie

Ian McKenzie

PE Teacher – 2015-present
  • Masters of Arts in Teaching – University of the Cumberlands
  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management – Southern Wesleyan University
Jason Moore

Jason Moore

PE Teacher – 2007-present
  • Sales Representative – Synnex Corporation – 2006-2007
  • ​Bachelor of Science in Physical Education – Southern Wesleyan University
  • Graduate work in Elementary Education – Clemson University

Science Department

David Leeke

David Leeke

Science Teacher – 2007-present
  • Upper Elementary Teacher – Five Oaks Academy – 2003-2005
  • Elementary Science Lab Instructor – 1998-2003
  • Science Teacher – Bryson Middle School – 1992-1998
  • Masters of Elementary & Middle School Education – Converse College
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Winthrop College
Beth Roueche

Beth Roueche

Founding Science Teacher – 2005-present
  • Science Teacher – Eastside High School – 1994-2005
  • Geometry Teacher – Ringgold High School – 1993-1994
  • Underwriter/Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst – Provident Insurance Company – 1980-1993
  • Math Teacher – Tyner Jr. High – 1980
  • ​Master of Arts in Divergent Learning – Columbia College
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology Education – UT Chattanooga
Michael Shade

Michael Shade

Science Teacher – 2012-present
  • Engineer – 2008-2011
  • ​Masters of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – University of South Carolina
Heather Turner

Heather Turner

Science Teacher – 2021-present
  • GT Enrichment Teacher – Greenville County School District Challenge Program – 2013-2021
  • GT Enrichment Teacher – Florence School District One REACH Program – 2006-2007
  • GT Enrichment Teacher – Kershaw County School District SEAGUL Program – 2000-2005
  • Middle Grades Science Teacher – Wake County School District – 1998-2000
  • ​Master of Education – Converse College
  • Bachelor of Science in Education/Biology – University of South Carolina-Spartanburg

Social Studies Department

Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin

Social Studies Teacher – 2007-present
  • Doctor of Education – Professional Leadership – Converse University
  • Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management – Clemson University
Hayley Long

Hayley Long

Social Studies Teacher – 2022-present
  • Social Studies Teacher – High Point Academy Spartanburg- 2017-2022
  • ​Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle-Level Social Studies – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History – Clemson University
Aaron Temples

Aaron Temples

Social Studies Teacher – 2009-present
  • Social Studies and English Teacher – Ralph Chandler – 2008-2009
  • Director of Marketing – Wescott Healthcare
  • Account Executive – Mike Wilson Public Relations
  • Public Relations Assistant – CheckFree Corporation
  • ​Doctor of Education – Professional Leadership – Converse University
  • Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle Grades Education, Language Arts/Social Studies – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism – University of Georgia
Jim Van Valkenburgh

Jim Van Valkenburgh

Social Studies Teacher – 2015-present
  • Personal Fitness Trainer – 2007-2015
  • ​Master of Arts in Teaching – Clemson University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History – Kennesaw State University

Spanish Department

Britta Bell

Britta Bell

Spanish Teacher – 2021-present
  • Spanish Teacher – League Academy – 2013-2021
  • Spanish Teacher – Hillcrest High School – 2010-2013
  • Spanish Teacher – Avondale Middle School – 2006-2010
  • ​Masters In Secondary Education – University of Michigan
  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Trade – Clemson University
Kathy Feigenbaum

Kathy Feigenbaum

Spanish Teacher – 2008-present
  • Spanish Teacher – Chapman High School
  • Spanish Teacher – Fort Clarke Middle School
  • Spanish Teacher – Laurens District 55 High School
  • Spanish Teacher – Spartanburg High School
  • Spanish Teacher – Witlock Jr. High
  • Spanish Teacher – Parker High School
  • Masters + 30 – ESOL and Projects Based Learning
  • Master of Education – University of Florida
  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish – Furman University
Noemi Guerrero

Noemi Guerrero

Spanish Teacher – 2011-present
  • Master of Education and Classroom Leadership – Southern Wesleyan University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education – Spanish – University of South Carolina Upstate
Larissa Stevens

Larissa Stevens

Spanish Teacher – 2007-present
  • Spanish Teacher Aide – Blythe Academy – 2005-2007
  • Brigham Young University – Idaho
  • University of South Carolina Upstate