Terry Crocker

Upper School History

Terry Crocker joins the Upper School as a History teacher this year. He recently retired from the South Carolina Public School system after almost 29 years. He graduated from USC-Spartanburg with a BS in Secondary Education, earned his Master’s in Secondary Education from Converse College and an Educational Specialist Degree from Converse in Leadership and Administration. 

John Howell

Upper School Science

John Howell joins the Upper School as a Science teacher this year. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s in Middle Level Education. He most recently taught at Westgate Christian in Spartanburg, SC.

Ashley Johnson

Upper School Science

Ashley Johnson is teaching Upper School Science. She graduated from North Greenville University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and from Converse College with a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science. Recently, Ashley taught Science and Spiritual Formation at an international school in Kazakhstan.

Ethan Pettigrew

Bible

Ethan Pettigrew is teaching Bible in the Upper School this year. He graduated from North Greenville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Studies. Ethan leads the college ministry in his church.

Leslie Smith

American Sign Language

Leslie Smith will teach American Sign Language in the Upper School this year. She has worked as an interpreter for Purple Communications.

Melonie Martin

Lower School Music

Melonie Martin is the new Lower School Music teacher. She taught a music academy at her church for 9 years in Tennessee. After moving to South Carolina, Melonie taught Music, Strings and Drama at a local Montessori School. 

Karen Moore

5th Grade Teacher

Karen Moore is teaching 5th Grade in the Lower. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education from Hesston College and also a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Governors University. Karen spent the last five years teaching Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and in an American school in Casablanca.  

Selina Mills

4th Grade Teacher

Selina Mills is teaching 4th Grade this year. She received a B.A. in English from North Greenville University. After a career in the health field, Selina was called to teaching and earned her Master’s in Education from Liberty University. 

Brooke Gentry

3rd Grade Teacher

Brooke Gentry joins the Lower School as a new 3rd Grade teacher. She is a graduate of North Greenville University’s College of Education Program. Brooke strives to encourage students to become effective practitioners, caring leaders, and lifelong learners. 

Andrea Benson

K4 Teacher’s Assistant

Andrea Benson is a new K4 Teacher’s Assistant this year. She earned an Early Childhood degree from Tri County Technical College and was recently the Preschool Director for Rocky Creek.

Rhonda Watson

K4 Teacher’s Assistant

Rhonda Watson joins the Shannon Forest Campus Preschool as a K4 teacher’s assistant this year. She attended USC-Spartanburg where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Teaching has been Rhonda’s passion for the past 19 years. Most recently, she has been a K5 and K4 aide at MRCA.

Melinda Brown

LDP

Melinda Brown joins the Learning Difference team this year. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and earned her Master’s in Instruction and Curriculum from Concordia University. Melinda has been involved in various roles in education for 28 years.  

Becky Barnhill

K3 Teacher - Downtown

Becky Barnhill is teaching K3 at the Downtown Campus this year. She holds a Master’s in Education from Converse College and has taught in the Greenville County School District for 21 years.

Bethany Cox

K4 Teacher - Downtown

Bethany Cox is teaching K4 at the Downtown Campus this year. She holds a degree in Child Development from Wallace State Community College in Alabama, her home state. Her husband is a teacher at the Shannon Forest campus. 

Rebekah Ross

K4 Teacher - Downtown

Rebekah Ross is a new K4 teacher at the Downtown Campus. She graduated from North Greenville University and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Rebekah has taught for four years in 2nd Grade, Kindergarten, and K4 classes.

Tammy Younger

K2 Teacher - Downtown

Tammy Younger is a new K2 teacher at the Downtown Preschool. She earned a degree in Christian Studies from North Greenville University and has worked at Faith Lutheran in Texas.