October 3, 2023
At which MSS campus do you teach?
Meeting Street – Jasper & Beaufort
Why did you decide to be a teacher?
I became a teacher to be that change in my community. Growing up in one of the toughest areas in Palm Beach County, Florida, I can remember there wasn’t a huge emphasis on education/ homework etc. As I moved around the United States, I realized that in neighborhoods just like I grew up in, the same thing was happening. Lack of an emphasis on education. I always thought to myself that there has to be change, no matter what area I ended up teaching in.
Why do you choose to stay in the classroom?
I enjoy seeing my students grow each day. They learn from me and I learn from them.
What is the most challenging part of being a teacher?
The most challenging part I believe is assuring that all of my students are getting the differentiated learning that they need in order for them to be successful.
What is the most rewarding part of being a teacher?
The most rewarding part of teaching is knowing that I have a positive impact on young lives. They are our future.
Why did you choose to teach at Meeting Street Schools?
I chose meeting street schools because of their mission statement… That all children deserve an excellent education regardless of their geographic or socioeconomic circumstances.
What makes Meeting Street Schools different?
Meeting Street Schools focuses on the Whole Child when it comes to education. This sets them apart from many other schools.
If you were to write a letter to yourself during your first year of teaching giving yourself advice, what would you say?
Dear Self, There are many students that will count on you in the future. Sometimes you may be the only adult that gets them. Sometimes you may be the only one in their life that they can vent and relate to. On days when you feel like giving up. think about all of the lives that you have and will impact in the future. You can be that change. YOU ARE that CHANGE!
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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.”
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