Our Faculty
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.
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, son and two Goldies.
Gwen Daughtry
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love going to the Biltmore house with my family.
Mary Huynh
Position: Teacher
I enjoy hiking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with my husband, 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: Math Teacher and Academic Coach
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.
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.
Lisa Grant
Position: Orton Gillingham Tutor
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.
Gail James
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
I love spending time with my grandchildren, reading books, and all things birds.
Catherine Kauffman
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor, Science, Literature, & Social Studies Teacher
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.
Matt Garrett
Position: Orton Gillingham Tutor & Physical Education Teacher
I enjoy adventure in the outdoors with my wife and I look forward to challenging my students.
Christy Mason
Position: Media, Alumni, ACE & Special Projects
I love learning, laughing, singing, teaching, creating, and a good adventure, which is always around the corner at The Chandler School.
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.
Doug Richert
Position: A.C.E Instructor
“ 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
Position: Orton Gillingham Tutor and Art Teacher
Rachel Schrader
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor & Teacher
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: Math 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 Hank, and chow down all the tacos!
Christine Smith
Position: Orton-Gillingham Tutor
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.
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: Orton Gillingham Tutor, Science, Literature & Art 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!