I am so happy to be your child’s teacher. I would like to quickly introduce myself. My name is Meghan Willard and I am from Union, SC but recently moved to Clemson. In May 2014 I graduated from Lander University with a Bachelors’ of Science degree in Elementary Education. During student teaching I experienced adapting lessons to every students different needs based on their level in the particular subject. Because of this experience, I feel confident that this year will be very exciting and beneficial to both your student and myself. I learn new things from your child everyday as I hope they learn form me. Currently, I am enrolled at Clemson University to work towards my M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning and my Middle School certification in science. I enjoy watching football, playing tennis, and painting. My favorite books are any Harry Potter book!

Born and raised in Greenville, I am thrilled to be living in my hometown again and teaching with Einstein Academy! I completed undergraduate studies at UGA before earning a Master's in Education from USC. Since then I have taught in public schools, a charter school, and abroad in Africa. I look forward especially to incorporating training in Orton Gillingham and Integrative Arts within my classroom here at Einstein. Will and I are newly married and parents to 2 dogs, Bandit (border collie/lab mix) and puppy Lola (golden retriever). Together we love spending time with our families in SC and NC and being at the beach or on a boat. In addition to teaching, I also enjoy running, leading and participating in fitness classes, painting and crafts, traveling and reading.

Growing up in Chester, PA Quentin developed his passion for basketball at the young age of 6. He remembers playing basketball across the street using milk crates nailed to the telephone pole as the hoop. Growing up during those times taught him not only to be tough but gave him the passion and love for the game of basketball. Quentin today is the owner and founder of Fight or Flight Basketball Academy which operates out of Greenville 1st Baptist. Through his academy Quentin has been able to reach and teach 1000’s of kids through conducting camps and group classes that’s centered on teaching basketball skills and life lessons. Some of Quentin’s other accomplishments are he’s currently the assistant varsity basketball coach at St Joesph’s Catholic School, he has a plethora of knowledge on how to help people reach their fitness goals through his time as a fitness consultant/personal trainer, and Quentin is the director of one of the largest Travel Basketball Organizations in the Southeast which is the Upstate Warriors Basketball club which has 16 teams that competes against other teams locally and nationally. Out of the many accomplishments Quentin has achieved through coaching, teaching basketball skills, and helping numerous people achieve their health fitness goals, the one that he cherishes the most is his relationship with God and that he knows Jesus Christ as his savior.

Rebecca Strange was recently married and has three children. Kayla is eleven, Zacharia is nine, and Hayden is seven.

As an undergraduate she attended the University of Southern Maine, where she participated in the London Program and graduated with honors. She received her master’s degree in elementary education from Bob Jones University. She holds a current South Carolina teaching certificate, and has been teaching for seven years.

She is active in her local church where she helps the children’s ministry on Wednesday nights.

Hi. My name is Nancy Poole Barker, and I am thrilled to be here at Einstein Academy! I am a graduate of Converse College with a degree in Comprehensive Special Education. I have experience teaching Autistic elementary aged children, Learning Disabled junior high children, and preschool including 4-K and Kindergarten. I will be teaching 4th grade this year. I have two daughters, Lauren and Maggie, who are the loves of my life. They are both living in Atlanta. Maggie is a graduate of Presbyterian College and Lauren is a graduate of Converse College. I recently married Norman Barker, the other love of my life, and moved to Greenville, from Spartanburg.

I graduated from Fairfield University with a BA. Then, I attended Westfield State College where I earned my MEd and became certified in special education. I also earned a sixth year degree in special education technology at U Conn. I have taught in public schools and collaboratives in Western Massachusetts. I have also worked as an assistive technology consultant in these settings. Two years ago my family moved from Western Massachusetts when the call center my husband managed relocated to Greenville. I have three boys. James will be a sophomore at Mauldin High School. Sam will be entering The University of South Carolina as a freshman. Ben graduated from Brandeis College with a minor in Eastern Studies. He is now coaching gymnastics at Prime Gymnasium in Singapore, where he has an opportunity to practice his Mandarin. We also have two silly little dogs.