Departments & Services (A-Z)

Staff

 

Meredith Burton: Director and Kindergarten Teacher

   
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Furman University
  • Master's Degree in Reading/Literacy from Furman University
  • 13  years experience in K5-first grade (public and private programs)
  • Serves on state board for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the advisory board for Education at North Greenville University
  • Has presented at state and national conferences on topics related to Early Childhood literacy and social studies
  • Conducted a seminar for Chinese English teachers in Luoyang, China in August 2006
  • Has conducted trainings for area school districts and private child care providers
  • WYFF Golden Apple Award Winner March 2007
  • Scholastic Book Clubs Teacher Advisor 2010-2011
  • Married to Jason Burton for 9 years and enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and tea culture
  • Mother of 2-year old son
   

Julie Branyon: Teacher at CDC

   
 
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University
  • Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Furman University
  • 9 years teaching experience in K3-K5 and 1 year experience as Director for an area child development center
  • Serves as a member of the board for an area child development center
  • Serves in WOW Ladies’ Mission Group that supports Anderson Pregnancy Care Center, Anderson County Foster Care, and other local mission projects
  • Married for 6 years to Steven Branyon 
  • Loves to travel, garden, paint, and play with her two beagles, Barney and Lulu
   

Rebecca Mashburn: Teacher's Aide

 
 
  • Spanish studies at the North American - American Cultural Institute in Guadalajara, Mexico
  • 7 years of preschool teaching experience in Costa Rica and at a private school in Upstate South Carolina
  • Taught elementary and high school Spanish at an area private school for two years
  • Experience as Kindergarten Department Director and Preschool Director at two area churches
  • Teaches Spanish and ESL classes for adults and children.
  • Married to Bill Mashburn for 28 years and has five daughters and 5 grandchildren
  • Loves to travel and try new restaurants

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3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613
Phone: 864-294-2000