Our Faculty
At The Chandler School, we believe in searching for people with a bredth of experience and talent, not just a piece of paper that certifies having knowledge.
Allison Anderson
Position: Math Teacher & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and being outdoors. These are some of my favorite things!
Cheerio Arnold
Position: Physical Education Instructor
I love to smile and enjoy life. I want to make sure you’re enjoying it too!
Sue Bergman
Position: Middle School Science Teacher
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.
Dana Blackhurst
Position: Teacher
I relate information through timely movie references, and I also thoroughly enjoy learning about World War II and teaching Social Studies.
Brooke Campbell
Position: Office Manager
I help Dana run a tight ship.
Hartlee Cox
Position: Teacher
I enjoy adventures with my husband, daughter and two Goldies.
Gwen Daughtry
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love going to the Biltmore house with my family.
Mary Dimartino
Position: Teacher
I enjoy hiking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with my fiancé, family and friends!
Anne Fulmer
Position: Admissions & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
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.
Patti Grantham
Position: Wooden Unit Blocks Teacher
When integrated with great care, block work enriches almost every skill in the academic curriculum while also giving a fulfilled happiness to the builder.
Sandy Garrett
Position: Physical Education Instructor & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love to exercise outside whether it’s playing sports, doing cardio fitness, swimming, walking, hiking, biking, water skiing, kayaking or paddle-boarding.
Elinor Gbedey
Position: Academic Coach
I have been a teacher for 53 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.
Maura Gegenwarth
Position: Admissions, Orton-Gillingham Tutor, Technology Instructor
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.
Alex Gerard
Position: Science Teacher
Jake Haun
Position: Math Teacher
Gail James
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love spending time with my grandchildren, reading books, and all things birds.
Megan Koon
Position: Middle Grades Language Arts Teacher
This is my seventeenth year teaching; I have taught all grades 6-12! I am also a published author. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, films, live music and theatre, pottery, and college football. Above all, I am an advocate of storytelling and I firmly believe that everyone's story matters.
Jess Lawrence
Position: Math Teacher & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I enjoy fly fishing, playing disc golf, hiking, camping, reading, and watching my boys play baseball.
Julie Marello
Position: Orton Gillingham Tutor, Crafts and Cooking Instructor
I’m a Rochester NY native and relocated to Greenville for better weather. As a professional chef of 6 years, I am passionate about all things related to food. I love teaching children about cooking, crafts, and any hands-on-activity that promotes creativity and a feeling of joy.
Christy Mason
Position: Media & Special Projects
I love learning, laughing, singing, teaching, creating and a good adventure!
Garrett Moody
Position: Teacher in Residence & Manager of the Student Store
I enjoy baseball, plays at the Peace Center, and working at the Chandler School.
Julia Orlandino
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
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.
Haley Padilla
Position: Late Stay Coach & Teacher’s Assistant
I love laughing, creating and listening to Ben Rector and spending time with my little family.
Karen Padilla
Position: Late Stay Coach
I love long walks, reading and listening to audiobooks, and spending time with my family.
Hunter Patterson
Position: Grounds and Operations & Teacher
I love all things outdoors, paintball, and spending time with my family.
Lou Ann Peterson
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
My husband and I are new to Greenville and we love exploring this new area as empty nesters. I love spending time with my family, going to the beach, walking and reading.
Rachel Schrader
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love to garden, cook, and take outside adventures with my family and friends. I also look forward to helping my students enjoy learning!
Evin Symmes
Position: Science Teacher, Testing Coordinator & Rubik’s Cube Master
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 Dot, and chow down all the tacos!
Robin Weir
Position: Math Teacher & Orton-Gillingham Tutor
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.
Natalee Whitesell
Position: Teacher
The loves of my life are my husband and four kids, Eli 20, Abe 18, Chloe 17, and Maeve 15. My husband is Wes and we have been married for 23 years. My passion is all things cooking and cuisine and I love to travel!