Meeting Street Academy-Charleston Welcomes New Executive Director
March 23, 2023
We are honored to announce the hiring of an Executive Director for Meeting Street Academy, a leader who will guide our community through its second decade. In this capacity, he will oversee all aspects of MSA-C, from early childhood to college. Christopher Eide Azevedo brings a wealth of diverse experiences...
A Letter To Me: The 3 Most Important Things To Remember In Your Last Semester At Winthrop
January 19, 2023
Dear self,You're in your last semester at Winthrop University in your Master of Education program in Counseling and Development. I remember the feeling of teaching during the day, while going to school at night to complete this degree. But, now that I'm 30 years down the road looking back, here...
Summer (’22) Perspective: As Shared By Third Grade Educator Anawya Quashie
August 16, 2022
Can an elementary teacher in America make really great money as a twenty-something? Most people think the answer is “no.” I understand why. At Meeting Street Schools, however, the answer is “yes.” That's right. I'm a third year elementary school teacher and I just earned a six-figure salary. With all...
June 23, 2022
Meeting Street - Burns (MS-Burns), the newest Meeting Street Schools’ Public School of Innovation dedicated to providing transformational educational opportunities to children in North Charleston, today announced 42 educators earned a total of $591k in Meeting Street Schools’ performance awards based on excellent student growth for the 2021-22 school year. ...
A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Professional
May 10, 2022
When we are little, we are often asked, what do we want to be? I always thought, “I want to be me!” I want to be a person that goes to work and gets to be a caretaker, a listener, a laugher, a lover, I want to soften the weight...
MSA-C Teacher Stephani Redmond Reflects on AY 19-20
July 15, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_ndXxYiUg&feature=youtu.be
Community Celebration: Operations Specialist Kendra Yates’ Charleston Favorites
October 24, 2019
Kendra Yates is the Operations Specialist for Meeting Street Elementary @ Brentwood. A self proclaimed "army brat," Kendra was born in Germany and moved around a lot growing up, but calls Sumter, South Carolina home. She made the move to Charleston two years ago for a job opportunity and to...
The Citadel Athletic Academic Advising Team Adopts A Classroom at Meeting Street Academy
October 10, 2019
The Adopt-A-Classroom program at Meeting Street Academy-Charleston invites community members to become apart of one of their classrooms. Through the program, volunteers make a year-long commitment to support our incredible teachers by visiting and helping in the classroom or leading an activity of their choice each month. New to the...
Join a community of incredible, passionate people working to change the lives of our students. Our compensation and benefits are a cut above the rest: the most competitive total compensation in the region.
Start Your Career!Meeting Street Schools (MSS) is an innovative non-profit where schools, families, and the community collaborate to create environments where all children can achieve their full potential. With a network of schools across South Carolina, including MSA-Charleston (Charleston, SC), MSA-Spartanburg (Spartanburg, SC), MS-Brentwood (North Charleston, SC), MS-Burns (North Charleston, SC), we are committed to providing students with the rigorous education they deserve.
Founded on the principle that every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their socio-economic background, Meeting Street Schools has been a beacon of hope and a testament to what's possible in education. Our schools are driven by a strong focus on student achievement, evidence-based instruction, and relentless support of our students and their families.
While united by our shared mission, each MSS campus, is unique in its character, tapping into the local spirit of the communities they serve. Explore each of our schools and discover how they're creating a brighter future for students in South Carolina.
Nestled in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, MSA Charleston is more than just a school—it’s a hub for innovative learning and community engagement. As part of the Meeting Street Schools network, MSA Charleston embodies a commitment to excellence through its rigorous academic programs, inclusive culture, and focus on developing the whole child. With a curriculum that emphasizes both academic and personal growth, MSA Charleston prepares students to be curious learners and active citizens of their community.
Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg is as a pillar of educational innovation in the Spartanburg community. The school’s dedicated educators and supportive learning environment ensure that each child receives a high-quality, personalized education with exceptional faculty and teachers. The Academy is distinguished by its emphasis on community partnership, fostering relationships that extend beyond the classroom to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Meeting Street – Brentwood is a place where education meets opportunity. Serving the Brentwood area, this neighborhood Public School of Innovation is a testament to the transformative power of education. With a student-centered approach that celebrates diversity and encourages excellence, Meeting Street – Brentwood is dedicated to equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Meeting Street – Brentwood also serves as a hub for the Brentwood community to access educational and wellness services. The school’s commitment to innovation, coupled with a warm, welcoming environment, makes it a standout in the Meeting Street Schools network.
Located in a community rich with history and culture, Meeting Street – Burns is renowned for its dynamic educational approach that intertwines traditional learning with modern teaching techniques. The school’s focus on experiential learning ensures that students at Meeting Street – Burns are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in their educational journey. The school exists to spark an educational revolution for the students and families in the Dorchester-Waylyn Neighborhood in North Charleston. With a commitment to creating a supportive and challenging academic environment, Meeting Street – Burns is forging a new path in public education.
“We come into work everyday truly believing that our students are capable of achieving anything that is put in front of them. Here at MSS, students are provided the opportunity to achieve success through the facilitation of well-educated teachers, resources, and a responsive classroom school environment.”
“MSA is a family. Once you’re in, you’re in. They said they would follow our kids from K-3 to college and they actually lived up to what they said they would do. Not only did MSA challenge my daughter academically but it also exposed her to new things that she probably wouldn’t have been exposed to at our previous neighborhood school. Our journey at MSA was exciting and rewarding. They actually walk the walk.”
Meeting Street Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or national or ethnic in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships or loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
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