An award-winning independent school in Mount Pleasant, SC

Faculty and Staff

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University School attracts the best teachers, hiring those who succeed because of their drive, insight, curiosity, and ability. Their enthusiasm is contagious. Actively fostering a culture of learning is what makes a great school. Our exceptional teachers and their high expectations foster an environment where our students succeed. 

Our dedicated faculty have the highest expectations for each other and each student in all areas of their development: intellectually, physically, emotionally, ethically, and socially.

We are devoted to our teachers’ professional and personal development. University School teachers are certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED and have completed Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention program. 

The South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) has recognized our faculty and staff: Head of School of the Year (2013), Middle School Teacher of the Year (2018), Elementary School Teacher of the Year (2020), and High School Teacher of the Year (2023, 2021), Middle School Math Teacher of the Year (2023).

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An award-winning team to guide and inspire our young people

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Our teachers have been honored four times in the last six years as South Carolina Teachers of the Year for independent schools — this includes one in each division (Elementary, Middle, and High). From left, Tiffany Thompson, High School State Teacher of the Year, 2023; Alauria Corbin, Elementary School State Teacher of the Year, 2020; Sara Peck, High School State Teacher of the Year, 2021; and Nicole Brockman, Middle School State Teacher of the Year, 2018.
A smiling woman, Christine Beddia, pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Christine Beddia

Director of Development

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A smiling woman wearing glasses, Nicole Brockman, pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Nicole Brockman

Middle School Director,
Math Department Chair

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A smiling man wearing glasses, Don Burkard, pictured indoors with a wall in the background

Don Burkard

College Counseling

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Winnie Chapey

School Counselor, LOTCs

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Heather Connelly

US Chemistry & Physics

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A smiling woman in a hat pictured outdoors, Monica Doubal, looking at the camera

Monica Doubal

MS/US Spanish, LOTCs

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Sonia Goldberg

IS Spanish

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Bennett Jones

MS/US Humanities, Environmental Science, LOTCs

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Jake Keim

US German

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Nan Kleiner

IS Humanities

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Jason Kreutner

Head of School

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A smiling woman wearing glasses, Jody Lemmon, pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Jody Lemmon

IS Math

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Wei Ma

IS Mandarin

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María José Pacas

US Spanish

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Jen Payes

Physical Education,
Red Cross Instructor

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Sara Peck

Upper School Director,
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College Counseling

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Maya Rawls

Science, LOTCs

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Ginny Lane Sheridan

Art Teacher

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Randy Straff

Intermediate School Director,
IS English, US Film Studies, LOTCs

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A smiling woman, Tiffany Thompson, pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Tiffany Thompson

Math & LOTCs, Red Cross Instructor, Job Shadow Program, School Testing

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A smiling young woman, Tasha Tirpak, pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Tasha Tirpak

Director of Community Life,
LOTCs

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A smiling man, Frank Williams, wearing glasses pictured outdoors, looking at the camera

Frank Williams

MS/US Latin

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