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Masters and Doctorate of Education
Dr. Cathy Bouabre

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BA in Music with an emphasis in violin performance Presbyterian College MAT in Music Education Winthrop University Certifications: K-12 Instrumental Music
Andrew Chavarria
I have directed the orchestra at Pelion Middle School for 3 years with this year being my 4th. My wife, who is a teacher at New Providence Elementary School, and I have a 2 year old daughter named Adalynn and a dog named Toby. I have been playing violin for 23 years and soccer for 30 years.

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B.S. Music Education
Candance Craig
Chorus/ Music Aprreciation
I am Candance Craig. I have a degree in music education instrumental, emphasis saxophone from Lander University. I have taught both vocal and instrumental music and have done things such as cheer coach, pageants, spin clubs, winterguard, e†c. My husband is the band director at Pelion High school and I have a son who attends Pelion elementary.
This year the chorus is going to have several additions to their performance schedule starting with the addiction of a fall/Halloween performance that will be on October 13th at the PPAC. I hope that everyone attends.
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M.A. in Teaching
Christopher Fowler
I- CIVICS
I have been teaching since 2013 and have been teaching at PMS since 2019. I have been married for 15 years and I have a dog named Hercules.
I enjoy a good video game now and again and since this is a passion I share with many of my students, I like to incorperate them into my class when I am able to. I also like woodworking and I love history.
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Bachelor degree in teaching Spanish, English and French Master in teaching English as a foreign language
Sandra García Rodríguez
Spanish
I have more than 10 years in the educational field, working with children, teenagers and adults. This is my first year teaching at PMS in a foreign country. Definitely a new experience for me!. I love spending time with my family.
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S Halloran
Physical Education

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B.S. Industrial Arts: CAM Design MSU M.A. Intercultural Studies CIU Certifications: Gifted/Talented, Level One Converse College
John Leneschmidt "Mr. L"
STEM
Mr. L has served as the STEM teacher at Pelion Middle School since the spring of 2005. He started a robotics team in 2006 and has written/received several grants for our students. Passionate about helping young people realize their potential, develop applied problem solving and soft skills employers seek, Mr. L helps students identify and pursue their vocational and recreational aspirations through STEM.
In addition to loving family (including pets), Mr. L is a private aircraft pilot, SCUBA diver, guitarist and world traveller.
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Benjamin Pierce
Band

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B.S. USC-Aiken Masters US Sports Academy
Coach Poole
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Bachelors in Studio Art with an Emphasis in Graphic Design University of Mississippi
Jaime Sabella
Art & Advanced Art (Long-term Substitute)
I have certifications in Digital Art, Graphic Design & Studio Art. I attended The University of Mississippi and completed a Bachelor's in Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design.
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Birgit Schmidt
German
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AS in Diversified Agriculture Piedmont Tech As in Honors Science Piedmont Tech BS in Agricultural Education Clemson University MS in Agriculture Murray State University
Ashley Singletary

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BA in English BA Theatre and Drama MS in Language Education Certifications: Middle Level Language Arts, English, Drama Gifted and Talented Read to Succeed National Board Certification and Maintenance of Certification
Amy Thomasson
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Mr. Payton Dawkins
Mr. Dawkins teaches Computer Science.