Kathleen Adriaanse [e-mail]
1st Grade
Appointed in 2005
Born and raised in South Africa, Ms. Adriaanse taught for 14 years at Merrydale Primary School in Cape Town, South Africa and for two years for Charleston County School District. She earned a B.A. from University of Western Cape and completed her teaching qualification at Hewat College of Education.
Renwick Allen-McDowell [e-mail]
Art
Appointed in 2010
Mr. Allen-McDowell earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sequential Art from SCAD in 2009. He is an active illustrator and designer; and his credits include designs and illustrations for video games and books-as well as businesses and organizations.
Gretchen Batalis [e-mail]
Upper School Head; World Languages Department Chair
Appointed in 2004
Mrs. Batalis received her M.Ed. in Spanish from the College of Charleston and her B.A. in Spanish and Secondary Education from St. Mary's College of Notre Dame. She taught Spanish at Charleston Collegiate School from 2004-2007 before moving to Dallas, Texas, for her husband's medical fellowship. She has also taught at West Ashley High School and in the Chicago area.
Kimberly Blouin [e-mail]
Upper School Math
Appointed in 2011
Ms. Blouin received her M.B.A. from Charleston Southern Univerisity and a B.S. from the University of West Florida. She has also taken continuing education classes at the Citadel and Valdosta State University. She has taught upper level Math classes four different schools in the Southeast.
Elizabeth Boyd [e-mail]
Upper School English; English Department Chair
Appointed in 2001
Mrs. Boyd received a M.A. in English from The Citadel and a B.A. in English from Furman University, where she was a Southern Conference singles finalist and team championship winner in tennis. Her experience prior to coming to Charleston Collegiate School full-time includes serving as a pro tennis instructor at Kiawah and substitute teaching at local private schools including Ashley Hall, First Baptist, and (formerly) Sea Island Academy.
Julie Balliet [e-mail]
Front Desk Receptionist
Appointed in 2006
Hacker Burr [e-mail]
Assistant Head of School; Director of Development and Advancement
Appointed in 2002
Mr. Burr received a B.A. from Roanoke College and a M.A. from The Citadel.
Betsy Caldwell [e-mail]
Spanish Teacher; Assistant College Counselor
Appointed in 2011
Ms. Caldwell received her M.A. in Spanish from Middlebury College and her B.A. in Art History from Sewanee – the University of the South. During her Master’s course work, Ms. Caldwell spent extensive time living and studying in Madrid, Spain. She taught Spanish in Utah and in Tennessee; taught English in Argentina, and most recently, was an educational advisor and curriculum developer in New York City.
Natasha Douglas [e-mail]
C-Club After-School Program Assistant
Appointed in 2010
Heidi Doyle [e-mail]
Middle School Academic Achievement Program Coordinator; Middle School English
Appointed in 2006
Mrs. Doyle joined CCS as the Middle School Coordinator for the Learning Center, as the Academic Achievement Program was formerly known. She is certified in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disabilities. Mrs. Doyle came to Charleston Collegiate from Charlestowne Academy, where she was a Resource Teacher for 2nd, 6th, and 7th grades. Mrs. Doyle holds a M.S.Ed. from College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, and a B.S. in Psychology from the College of Charleston.
Sara Easterlin [e-mail]
Preschool
Appointed in 2007
Mrs. Easterlin graduated cum laude with a B.A. from the College of Charleston. Her experience prior to joining Charleston Collegiate School includes teaching as a substitute in the Charleston County Public School District, as well as serving as a student teacher at Harbor View Elementary.
Jessica Evans [e-mail]
Lower School Academic Achievement Program Coordinator; Lower School Special Area Teacher
Appointed in 2008
Mrs. Evans received her B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Charleston Southern University.
Patricia Conroy Ferris [e-mail]
Lower School Head; Director of Admission
Appointed in 2007
Mrs. Ferris received her Master's degree in Childhood Education from New York University in 2004 and her B.S. in Sociology and Political Science from Presbyterian College in 1997, where she graduated cum laude. Her previous employment was as a 4th grade Associate Teacher at the Little Red School House and a Lower School Admissions Associate at the Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School in New York City. She has been teaching since 2003.
Carol Franek [e-mail]
Head of School
Appointed in 2011
Mrs. Franek received her M.Ed. From Pennsylvania State University and earned a B.S. In education from Millersville State University, PA. Currently Mrs. Franek is a candidate for certification in coaching with The Coaches Training Institute, specializing in Executive and Leadership Coaching. Most recently Mrs. Franek completed 21 years of service at Grace Episcopal Day School in Silver Spring, MD where she was Head of School for 11 years. She chaired the Mid Atlantic Episcopal School Association and served on the Accreditation Committee for the Association of Independent Maryland Schools. During her tenure at Grace Mrs. Franek spent summers and spring break training and serving Children’s International as a teacher trainer for Principles of Democracy in Slovakia from 1995 to 1999. Prior to working at Grace she was a teacher at the National Cathedral Elementary School, Beauvoir in Washington, DC and chaired the curriculum committee. During this time, she became a teacher trainer for the teaching of Writing and delivered workshops on a national level. Mrs. Franek was a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools and taught in the Schuylkill Valley School District in Berks County, PA where she also trained teachers in Language Arts.
Tiffany Frank [e-mail]
Admission & Development Assistant
Appointed in 2008
Mrs. Frank has been heavily involved with Charleston Collegiate for six years. Her volunteer experience at CCS includes Homeroom Parent Coordinator, Treasurer of the Parents' Association, Chair of the Halloween Carnival, and much more. She has two children at CCS.
Cory Fuller [e-mail]
Middle School Science
Appointed in 2011
Ms. Fuller received her M.Ed. in 2006 and her B.S. in Education in 2005, both from the University of Connecticut. Her experience prior to joining Charleston Collegiate School includes teaching Lower and Middle School Science and Outdoor Education at Pinewood Prep, Fort Dorchester, and Center Elementary in Connecticut.
Laura Garland [e-mail]
Upper School Science; US Math & Science Department Chair
Appointed in 2005
For six years, Dr. Garland taught Mathematics and Physics for the U.S. Navy. She holds a Ph.D. (with Honors) in Earth and Planetary Sciences and a M.A.T. for Sciences and Mathematics for grades 7-12 from Washington University, as well as a B.S magna cum laude in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is certified to teach physics, mathematics, and general science.
Jay Godbolt [e-mail]
Dean of Student Behavior; Athletic Director; Boys' Basketball (Varsity & JV) Coach
Appointed in 2000
After spending 13 years in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Godbolt brought his excellent training and discipline to the Charleston Collegiate School athletic department. He coached basketball and football before becoming Athletic Director for the school. He is currently working on his Masters in Sports Management through American Military University.
Brooke Haynie [e-mail]
Upper School Academic Achievement Program Coordinator
Appointed in 2007
Mr. Haynie received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston in 2000.
Jodie Haynie [e-mail]
Kindergarten
Appointed in 2007
Mrs. Haynie received a B.A. in Studio Arts from the College of Charleston and a M.A. in Educational Psychology from University of Colorado Denver. Her diverse teaching background includes work at Our Lady of Mercy Outreach Services here on John's Island; Eckerd Youth Alternatives, a residential camp setting for ‘at risk' teens; The Boulder Journey School in Colorado; and teaching English at a university in Mazatlan, Mexico. Mrs. Haynie was named SCISA Teacher of the Year for 2010-11.
Bobby Hemingway [e-mail]
Middle School Head; Middle School Science; LS and MS Math and Science Department CHair
Appointed in 2009
Mr. Hemingway received a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Fairfield University and a B.A. in Biological Psychology from Keene State College. He has been teaching for over 15 years, including Middle & Upper School science at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville and Middle School science at Ridgefield Academy in Connecticut. Mr. Hemingway is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Middle School Association.
Collier Hilton [e-mail]
C-Club After-School Program Director
Appointed in 2007
Carolyn Lipcamon [e-mail]
Assistant to Head of School
Appointed in 2011
Mrs. Lipcamon received her B.B.A. with her emphasis in Accounting from the University of Iowa and worked with several non-profit organizations over her extensive professional career. Among those businesses are: Girl Scouts of the USA and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Beth Lundquist [e-mail]
Middle & Upper School Math
Appointed in 2008
Mrs. Lundquist received her B.S. in Mathematics and her M.S. from Miami University in Ohio. Additionally, she has completed 110 graduate hours in finance and economics from the University of Georgia, and 16 graduate hours in curriculum and instruction from the Moore School of Education at Clemson. Mrs. Lundquist was a mathematics instructor at Lander University before moving to Charleston.
Brian McDermott [e-mail]
Upper School Humanities & Public Speaking; Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
Appointed in 2006
Mr. McDermott came to CCS from First Baptist Church School of Mt. Pleasant where he was the Head Varsity Basketball and Soccer Coach. Mr. McDermott earned a B.A. in Speech Communication and English from Charleston Southern University. Mr. McDermott was one of three finalists for SCISA's Teacher of the Year in 2009.
Mandy McDermott [e-mail]
Middle & Upper School Spanish
Appointed in 2007
Mrs. McDermott received her M.Ed. in Spanish from the College of Charleston in 2007 and her B.A. in Spanish at Appalachian State University and the College of Charleston in 2003. She was previously employed at the Children's Garden School on Sullivan's Island as a Lead Teacher.
Dan Miller [e-mail]
Middle & Upper School Guidance Counselor
Appointed in 2010
Mr. Miller is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner. He has held various positions in his field, including Coordinator of Therapeutic Treatment for adolescent boys at the Carolina Youth Development Center. Mr. Miller most recently served as a Child and Adolescent Therapist at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health.
Lauren Murphy [e-mail]
3rd Grade
Appointed in 2008
Ms. Murphy graduated cum laude from University of Dayton, with a double major in Adolescent Young Adult Education and Language Arts and a minor in English. She earned her Early Childhood Education certification from College of Charleston and is currently completing a Masters of Education in Literacy degree at the Citadel Graduate College.
Randy Neale [e-mail]
Director of Fine Arts
Appointed in 2000
Mr. Neale received a B.A. from Northern Michigan University. He has directed over 180 dramatic productions, including 45 of his own plays. A member of Actor's Equity since 1974, he has appeared in more than 100 productions as an actor and a dancer. He has performed in theaters throughout the northeast, including a 20-year career in New York.
Molly Olson [e-mail]
Upper School Science
Appointed in 2005
Mrs. Olson teaches Upper School Biology. She came to Charleston Collegiate from the Sewee Association, where she was the Education Specialist and developed and taught science-based programs. She has a M.A. in Education with an emphasis in Science from The Citadel, and a B.S. from the University of Richmond. Her son, Charlie, is in kindergarten here at CCS.
Jonathan Patterson [e-mail]
Upper School Humanities
Appointed in 2011
Mr. Patterson received his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in English from Clemson University. Prior to coming to Charleston Collegiate School, he taught Upper School English, history, and Humanities at Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia and has also taught at other independent schools around South Carolina. He has coached soccer and football at the JV and Varsity levels. He is currently working on a Master’s degree in education.
Jean Pendleton [e-mail]
Director of College Counseling and Marketing
Appointed in 2006
Ms. Pendleton came to Charleston Collegiate from Norfolk Academy, where she was the Director of Academic Technology, working with teachers in all grades and subject areas on integrating technology into the curriculum. She has also been the Technology Director at Fay School, in Southborough, MA, Brookline (MA) Public Schools, and Brimmer and May School, in Chestnut Hill, MA. She earned a M.Ed. in Computers in Education from Lesley University and a B.A. in American Civilization from Brown University.
Rives Poe [e-mail]
Middle School Math; Cross Country Coach
Appointed in 2007
Ms. Poe received her M.A. in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia in 2004 and her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Southern Methodist University in Texas in 1999. She was a mathematics teacher at Bishop England High School from 2004 until joining Charleston Collegiate. She also taught sixth grade math at The Galloway School in Atlanta and has been teaching since 2000.
Jenny Pringle [e-mail]
Upper School English; Yearbook Advisor; Senior Institute
Appointed in 2008
Ms. Pringle received her Masters of English from the College of Charleston in 2008 and her B.A. in English from the University of Georgia in 1997. She has been teaching for over six years in Atlanta, where she is from, and Charleston.
Virginia Reed [e-mail]
4th Grade
Appointed in 2003
Mrs. Reed received a B.A. in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston. She previously taught at the 6th and 8th grade levels at Oakbrook Middle School in Ladson. She was also a tutor at the LifeManagement Center in Charleston.
Kendall Reilly [e-mail]
Director of Accounting & Operations
Appointed in 2006
Ms. Reilly graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After spending eight years in the U.S. Virgin Islands, she moved to Charleston in 2006 to be near family. Her son, Kevin, is in 1st grade here at CCS.
Kim Rogers [e-mail]
Kindergarten
Appointed in 1999
Mrs. Rogers received her B.S. in Education from Indiana University. Her previous experiences included serving as a kindergarten teacher at the Carousel Learning Center in West Ashley and teaching the 4th grade in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. Ms. Rogers has been teaching since 1990.
Lucy Sanchez [e-mail]
Lower & Upper School Spanish
Appointed in 2010
A native speaker from Venezuela with a B.A., Mrs. Sanchez has been teaching Spanish for the last 5 years in independent schools in the Charleston area to all ages of students.
Caroline Selby [e-mail]
Middle & Upper School Spanish
Appointed in 2009
Ms. Selby received her B.A. from the College of Charleston in 2009. She has worked as a substitute Spanish teacher in Bluffton, taught sailing for three summers at Christchurch School in Virginia, and served as a Play Specialist at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. In 2008, she spent part of the year in Valladolid, Spain, where she worked as an au pair.
Mimi Seyfert [e-mail]
Librarian
Appointed in 2002
Mrs. Seyfert attended Mary Baldwin College and Beaver College, where she earned her degree in English. She also has a degree in Library Science from Drexel University. Mrs. Seyfert is an avid reader and shares her love of reading and knowledge of books with all of our students and teachers.
Valerie Shears [e-mail]
Art
Appointed in 2001
Mrs. Shears earned her B.S. in Art Education from the College of St. Rose. She moved to Charleston in 1995 after a long and varied career in the New York area which included eight years as a teacher in the Connecticut public schools. Her son, Evan, is a 2008 graduate of CCS.
Letitia Sowers [e-mail]
Lower & Middle School Physical Education; Cheerleading Coach
Appointed in 2007
Ms. Sowers received her B.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion from the College of Charleston in 2007.
Austin Starowicz [e-mail]
Network Administrator
Appointed in 2007
Mr. Starowicz received his B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of South Carolina in 2002. Previously, he was employed as a Systems Engineer at Skanska USA in Charlotte, NC, and he has worked in the Computer and IT Services Field since 2002.
Jenni Stewart [e-mail]
Middle School History; History Department Chair; Tennis Coach
Appointed in 2000
Mrs. Stewart teaches Middle School History. She received her M.A.T. in Social Studies from The Citadel in 1998; in 1995 she received her B.A. in History with a concentration in American History from the College of Charleston, where she also minored in Art History. Her previous experience includes teaching middle school at Beaufort Academy and working as a teacher's assistant at Ashley Hall. Her son, Paul Booker, is in 1st grade here at CCS.
Teddy Turner [e-mail]
Economics; Senior Institute; Personal Finance; Sailing Coach
Appointed in 2009
Mr. Turner recieved his B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel in 1985. Mr. Turner left a diversified business career to pursue teaching. He is involved in various philanthropic organizations and is the Chairman of the Board for the S.C. Maritime Foundation.
Jan Walpole [e-mail]
Facilities Manager
Appointed in 1998
Anne Warf [e-mail]
Lower & Middle School Music
Appointed in 2010
Mrs. Warf has a Bachelor of Music in organ performance from Furman University and a Master of Music from Florida State. She completed her degree in education at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia and Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. She has been an organist/choirmaster in several churches in South Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Mrs. Warf also taught in the Council Rock School District in Newtown, Pennsylvania, where she directed a 5th and 6th grade chorus, a small Select Chorus and co-directed the District Elementary Chorus.
Katherine P. Williams [e-mail]
2nd Grade
Appointed in 2005
Mrs. Williams received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston, and a M.Ed. as a Reading Specialist from The Citadel. Before coming to Charleston Collegiate School, Mrs. Williams was a Reading Tutor and the Wilson Language Program Coordinator at the LifeManagement Center in Charleston.
