Immersion ELA/Social Studies

I am very excited about entering my ninth year of teaching first grade. This is my fifth year at Midway, and I am so proud to be a Mustang. I graduated from the University of South Carolina with my degree in Early Childhood Education, and I graduated from Liberty University with my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision. My husband and I are rather busy with our seven year-old daughter, but we enjoy spending time with family and friends during the free time that we have. We also love to cheer on the Gamecocks during all sporting events, too. I look forward to a new year of learning and growing in 1st grade!

My name is Karla Espinoza. I’m from Venezuela and I’m 35 years old. I’m married, I have a 5 year-old daughter. 

I’ve been a teacher for 15 years. I have a bachelor's degree in Education, I graduated in 2010, that same year, I went to France for 8 months and worked as a Spanish teacher. 

After that, I moved to Veracruz, Mexico and spent 6 months there working in a University.  In 2012, I went back to Venezuela and started my Master’s degree in Linguistics, I graduated in 2015 and got married that same year. I moved to Colombia in 2017, worked there for a year and then moved to Argentina and lived there for 4 years and a half. 

I decided to come here to live this new adventure and keep growing professionally. It’s been an amazing experience that has empowered me as a woman and a teacher. Working at Midway has been a life changing experience. 

Hi, I am Kendall French! I am so excited about beginning my first year teaching first grade at Midway! I grew up in Irmo and graduated from Dutch Fork High School. I received my Bachelor's in early childhood education and my Masters in Teaching from Clemson University, Go Tigers! I am looking forward to getting married in November and my new name will be Mrs. Pearson! In my spare time I love to spend time with family and friends, travel, and cheer on the tigers. I look forward to growing as a teacher and a learner and to creating relationships with all of my students and families! 

Hello Mustangs! This will be my 12th year teaching first grade at Midway and my 17th year teaching overall. I received my undergraduate and Masters degree from Xavier University located in Cincinnati, Ohio. My husband and I have two children. My daughter Madelyn is 8 years old and my son Zachary is 4 years old . We also have an 12-year-old pup named Sophie. When I am not teaching I like to spend time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to another great year at Midway!

My name is Chelsie Landy and I am so excited about teaching 1st Grade! Before joining MES, I taught in Richland District Two for 16 years. I served students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the traditional setting, as well as the district's virtual school. 

I am a product of Lexington One, graduating from Lexington High School many years ago! I still currently live in Lexington with my husband Justin and our puppy, Dallas. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Lander University in Early Childhood Education, a Master's from Capella University in Special Education Teaching, and am currently attending Clemson University to earn a Master's in Teaching and Learning- Instructional Coaching. I also hold a National Board Certification in Early Childhood Generalist.

Hello, Mustangs! This is my sixth year at Midway, and I love being a Mustang! I grew up in Augusta, GA and live in Lexington with my family. My husband is also a teacher and the boys’ basketball coach at White Knoll Middle School. We have a daughter in 10th grade and a son in 6th grade and enjoy spending time together as a family. I enjoy reading, writing, drinking coffee, playing board games, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College and from Furman University with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been in education for 19 years teaching reading intervention, parenting, school readiness, kindergarten, and first grade. I love what I do and look forward to another great year of teaching and learning.