Wylie Frederick
Principal
1 year at Horizons, 4th Grade teacher, Asst. Principal, Principal in public schools, Director of Alternative School, Certification: Elementary Education, Principalship, Middle School Language Arts, Science, Social Studies & Math, Supervision, Several local and state committees, Pastor of Faith & Love Christian Center, Mentor in the South Carolina Principal's Apprentice Program,
"We are developing leaders in the areas of knowledge, skills, discipline and character at Horizons."
Kevin Taylor
Administrator of Afterschool, Summer Programs and Finance, Board President, Methods Class, Chapel
10 years at Horizons, Founding President of Board of Directors, BA in Political Science from Winthrop University, "The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.
Gina Jordon
Assistant Principal/Preschool Director
4 years at Horizons, 14 years including K4, kindergarten, first grade, and Reading Recovery in Chester County Schools, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from Winthrop University, Masters Degree in Learning Disabilities from Winthrop University, Reading Intervention Training, National Board Certification, South Carolina Teaching Certificate. "Children will meet our expectations. We should be mindful of what we expect of them!"
Gina Cantrell
Director of Afterschool & Summer Programs
9 years at Horizons, Served as K3 teacher/K5 assistant, 15+ approved training hours annually, 9 hours from completing Associates Degree in Psychology, "Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it." Prov. 22:6 NIV
Kacie Black
K3/K4 Teacher, Afterschool
1.5 years at Horizons, York Technical College (2nd year) in Early Childhood, 15+ approved training hours annually, Children's Church for 3 years
"Every child can learn. There's nothing in the world I'd rather be doing. I love teaching children!"
Sabrina Cauthen
Computer/Electives Teacher
1st year at Horizons, Taught at Carolina Christian Academy and Faith Christian schools, AA Degree from North Greenville University, BA Winthrop University
"Children are a blessing from the Lord. Every day spent with them is a joy!!"
Jackie Dove
K4 Teacher
3 years at Horizons, volunteered at Horizons since 2006, 15+ approved training hours annually,
"Every child is a gift from God. God blessed us all who have children. Every child is different."
Sylvia Glenn
K5/1st Grade Teacher
First year at Horizons. Retired after 32 years. Taught K4, K5, 1st & 3rd grades, Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee Technological University, Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina, certified in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. "Children are our greatest resources. For nurturing, loving and investing in them, we will all be blessed well beyond measure."
Diane Hayes
K3 Teacher
10 years at Horizons, South Carolina Early Childhood Credential, 15+ approved training hours annually,
"Behold children are a gift of the Lord. (Ps. 127:3) They are a blessing to me, too!"
Whitney N. King
2nd Grade Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from South Carolina State University, post-baccalaurette in paralegal studies from Kaplan University, currently working on Master's Degree in Special Education & Elementary Education from Liberty University. "Anyone can drill information or even memorize it, but there is something more powerful about teaching and learning!"
Dianne Jordan
K2 Teacher
3 years at Horizons, 15+ approved training hours annually, "Young children are not as concerned about what we know but that we care."
Bonnie Lindsey
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
5 years at Horizons; taught first grade, kindergarten, and art; Kids for Christ Counselor; Bachelors Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Winthrop University,
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Prov. 22:6
Pauline Lindsey
Afterschool and Summer Teacher
1 year at Horizons, Previous experiences include techer at a child care program, WSCA Teacher, Office/Customer Service, 15+ approved training hours annually,
"Our children are our future; teach them well and help them lead the way. It takes all of us."
Nate Malone
Afterschool & Summer Teacher
1.5 years at Horizons, Youth Pastor at CSBC, previous youth work experiences, previous computer instructor, BS from North Greenville College
Rhetta Martin
Cafeteria Manager
3 years at Horizons, Pastor
Crystal McCarty
K3/K4 Teacher
6 yearsat Horizons, worked in after school and summer programs at Horizons, 4 years at a child care program, South Carolina Early Childhood Credential, 15+ approved training hours annually, "Working with children never makes for a dull moment and I think it is the most rewarding and satisfying career choice for me."
Kara Murrell
7th/8th Grade Teacher
4 years at Horizons, BA in History from Winthrop University, Masters in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Phoenix, 2 years in Chester County Schools, South Carolina Certification
Karen Stevens
K4-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
7 years at Horizons, BS in Health and Physical Education, Masters of Education in Special Education, 28 years in Chester County Schools, "Children love to be active."
Debbie Powers
K4 Teacher
6 years at Horizons, worked in Horizons Afterschool and Summer Programs, South Carolina Early Childhood Credential, 15+ approved training hours annually, "I want each child in my classroom to have a fun learning and loving environment each day."
Amy Wooten
K3 Teacher's Assistant
8 years at Horizons, South Carolina Early Childhood Credential, 15+ approved training hours annually, "Preschool children are so precious and fun. They are like sponges.. they will soak up all the love you give them."
