Meet our Team

At The Chandler School, we believe in searching for people with a breadth of experience and talent, not just a piece of paper that certifies knowldege.

Leadership, Administration, & Operations

Dana Blackhurst

I relate information through timely movie references, and I also thoroughly enjoy learning about World War II and teaching Social Studies.

Teacher

Brooke Campbell

Office Manager

I help Dana run a tight ship.

Admissions & Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Anne Fulmer

I enjoy working in schools. Whether it is as a teacher or an administrator, the work keeps me on my toes. There is never a dull moment. Every day I learn something new. In my spare time, I love to cook, watch football, and spend time with friends and family. 

Admissions, Orton-Gillingham Tutor, Technology Instructor

Maura Gegenwarth

I returned to Greenville with my family after almost 20 years to work at Chandler. I love to cook, hike, and have adventures with my husband, two daughters, and our sweet pup Maggie.

Christy Mason

I love learning, laughing, singing, teaching, creating, and a good adventure, which is always around the corner at The Chandler School.

Media, Alumni, ACE  & Special Projects

Faculty

I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and being outdoors. These are some of my favorite things!

Cheerio Arnold

I love to smile and enjoy life. I want to make sure you’re enjoying it too!

Physical Education Instructor
Middle School Science Teacher

Sue Bergman

I deeply believe that every student can develop the academic skills they need to succeed. I always utilize a hands-on approach to teaching in the classroom. I’ll exhaust every option when the material doesn’t connect with students and I won’t stop until they achieve success.

Teacher

Hartlee Cox

I enjoy adventures with my husband, daughter, son and two Goldies.

Allison Anderson

Math Teacher & Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Gwen Daughtry

I love going to the Biltmore house with my family.

Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Matt Garrett

I love to exercise outside whether it’s playing sports, doing cardio fitness, swimming, walking, hiking, biking, water skiing, kayaking or paddle-boarding.

Physical Education Instructor & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Orton Gillingham Tutor & Physical Education Teacher

Sandy Garrett

I enjoy adventure in the outdoors with my wife and I look forward to challenging my students.

Math Teacher and Academic Coach

Elinor Gbedey

I have been a teacher for 54 years. Three years of teaching were in West Africa. I taught in Togo as a Peace Corps Volunteer and 1 year in Benin as a Fulbright Teacher. In addition to religion, my passions include traveling, gardening, reading, cooking, and music.

Lisa Grant

I have been an educator for 25 years and I'm thrilled to be a part of The Chandler Family. My husband and I are new transplants to Greenville after previously living in Memphis, TN. Originally from the upstate, we are happy to back! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my two grown daughters, traveling, and cooking.

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Orton Gillingham Tutor

Patti Grantham

When integrated with great care, block work enriches almost every skill in the academic curriculum while also giving a fulfilled happiness to the builder.

Wooden Unit Blocks Teacher
Teacher

Mary Huynh

I enjoy hiking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with my husband, family and friends! 

Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Gail James

I love spending time with my grandchildren, reading books, and all things birds.

Catherine Kauffman

This will be my nineteenth year teaching and I could not be more excited that it will be at The Chandler School! My journey as a teacher began just like Dana’s at Sandhills Academy. Since then I’ve taught many subjects and ages but my heart has always been drawn to children with learning difficulties. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, creative endeavors, and learning new things. My husband, Carr, and I plan on being involved in the A.C.E Program. Being a parent of 2 children with learning difficulties myself has given me a unique perspective and strength in working with all types of children.

Orton-Gillingham Tutor, Science, Literature, & Social Studies Teacher

Garrett Moody

I enjoy baseball, plays at the Peace Center, and working at the Chandler School.

Teacher in Residence & Manager of the Student Store
Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Julia Orlandino

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking my dog on long walks, going to the beach, reading, and listening to podcasts and music.

A.C.E Instructor

Doug Richert

I am excited for the opportunity to work with The Chandler School and their ACE program- after working with cars all of my life, it will be wonderful to pass on some of that knowledge to The Chandler School students.

Linda Rumph

Orton Gillingham Tutor and Art Teacher

Rachel Schrader

I love to garden, cook, and take outside adventures with my family and friends. I also look forward to helping my students enjoy learning!

Orton-Gillingham Tutor & Teacher
Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Christine Smith

I went from running a small advertising agency to becoming an educator in 2006 after two of my three children were diagnosed with dyslexia. Outside of school, I love reading, painting, learning new things, and spending time with my family and our many fur babies. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking my dog on long walks, going to the beach, reading, and listening to podcasts and music.

Math Teacher, Testing Coordinator & Rubik’s Cube Master

Evin Symmes

When I’m not at school, I love to travel, cheer on the Clemson Tigers, spend time with my husband and fur babies, Tilly and Hank, and chow down all the tacos!

Robin Weir

I have 5 boys-2 graduated college, 2 in college, & George. I’ve tutored math for fun forever. In my spare time I like to travel, hike, off road in my Bronco, and hang out with my kids. 

 Math Teacher &  Orton-Gillingham Tutor

Natalee Whitesell

The loves of my life are my four kids, Eli 20, Abe 18, Chloe 17, and Maeve 15. My passion is all things cooking and cuisine and I love to travel!

Orton Gillingham Tutor,  Science, Literature & Art Teacher