My name is Karla Espinoza. I’m from Venezuela and I’m 35 years old. I’m married, I have a 5 year-old daughter. 

I’ve been a teacher for 15 years. I have a bachelor's degree in Education, I graduated in 2010, that same year, I went to France for 8 months and worked as a Spanish teacher. 

After that, I moved to Veracruz, Mexico and spent 6 months there working in a University.  In 2012, I went back to Venezuela and started my Master’s degree in Linguistics, I graduated in 2015 and got married that same year. I moved to Colombia in 2017, worked there for a year and then moved to Argentina and lived there for 4 years and a half. 

I decided to come here to live this new adventure and keep growing professionally. It’s been an amazing experience that has empowered me as a woman and a teacher. Working at Midway has been a life changing experience. 

Hello Mustangs! This will be my 13th year teaching first grade at Midway and my 18th year teaching overall. I received my undergraduate and Masters degree from Xavier University located in Cincinnati, Ohio. My husband and I have two children. My daughter Madelyn is 9 years old and my son Zachary is 5 years old. When I am not teaching I like to spend time with family and friends. You can also find me on the ball field most weekends watching Maddie playing softball and Zach playing t-ball/soccer.  I am looking forward to another great year at Midway!

My name is Chelsie Landy and I am so excited about the upcoming school year and year 19 for me! Before joining MES, I taught in Richland District Two for 16 years. I served students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in the traditional setting, as well as the district's virtual school. 

I am a product of Lexington One, graduating from Lexington High School many years ago! I still currently live in Lexington with my husband Justin and our puppy, Dallas. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Lander University in Early Childhood Education, a Master's Degree from Capella University in Special Education Teaching, and a Master's Degree from Clemson University in Teaching and Learning- Instructional Coaching. I also hold a National Board Certification in Early Childhood Generalist.

Welcome to 1st grade! This is my 19th year teaching and having fun with kids.  I have enjoyed 9 years here at Midway. I have loved watching kids grow, learn, and explore new things throughout my time as an educator.

I have a degree from Columbia College in Elementary Education. I am certified in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I also have a master’s degree in Divergent Learning from Columbia College and hold my National Board Certification in Early Childhood. 

Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family. I am married and have two boys. One of my boys attends River Bluff and the other graduated from RB in 2022. We spend much of our time at the baseball field with my youngest as he plays for RB. Go Gators! I also love spending time with my sweet Cockapoo. She is my one and only girl!

I cannot wait to continue working with our parents and students toward our vision to "empower each child to design the future." Go Mustangs!

Hi, I am Kendall Pearson! I am so excited about beginning my second year teaching first grade at Midway! I grew up in Irmo and graduated from Dutch Fork High School. I received my Bachelor's in early childhood education and my Masters in Teaching from Clemson University, Go Tigers! In my spare time I love to spend time with family and friends, travel, and cheer on the tigers. I look forward to growing as a teacher and a learner and to creating relationships with all of my students and families! 

Hello, Mustangs! This is my eighth year at Midway, and I love being a Mustang! I grew up in Augusta, GA and live in Lexington with my family. My husband is also a teacher and the boys’ basketball coach at White Knoll Middle School. We have a daughter in 12th grade and a son in 8th grade and enjoy spending time together as a family. I enjoy reading, writing, drinking coffee, playing board games, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Presbyterian College and from Furman University with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been in education for 21 years teaching reading intervention, parenting, school readiness, kindergarten, and first grade. I love what I do and look forward to another great year of teaching and learning.