I am entering my 6th year of teaching and could not be more excited! I grew up in Pelion, SC, and am happy to be teaching in the same district I attended as a kid. I graduated with my Bachelor's in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis and earned a Vocal Performance Certificate from the University of South Carolina. I also graduated from Arkansas State University with a Master's in Educational Leadership. I have a husband, Nic, and we are expecting our first daughter this August! We also have two fur babies, Yogi and Mo. When I'm not teaching, you can catch me making music and spending time with friends and family!

¡Hola! My name is Wanda Bolaños and I'm excited to say this is my sixth year teaching elementary school. I grew up in New York and then I moved to Puerto Rico at a young age. I graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico in 1991. Before starting my teaching career, I worked 24 years with several companies in the private sector. Being a military spouse, I have had the opportunity to travel and live in many different states and countries around the world. This is what led to my passion to teach. I knew I wanted to make a difference. I began my teaching career in Lexington School District One when I decided to change careers. I completed my teaching certification through the Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE) with my World Language(K-6) certification. My husband and I have three children; Beatriz, Ricardo and Natalia. Currently, I live in South Carolina with my husband, Boris, and my daughter Natalia. I enjoy exercising and spending time with my family.

Hello, my name is Robyn Neville, and I'm thrilled to say this is my 18th year teaching Elementary School and my 16th year teaching Elementary PE. I grew up in Greenville, SC and went through the wonderful Greenville county schools. In 2000, graduated with a BS in Early Childhood Education from Winthrop University. I spent 2 years teaching 4th grade in the Charleston area. In 2002, I entered a Master's program for PE at the University of South Carolina. In 2004, I graduated with an Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in PE degree from USC. I began my PE teaching career in Richland School district 1 in 2004. I taught for 12 years in this district. This year starts my 6th year here at Saxe Gotha Elementary. I currently live in Lexington with my husband, Tristan, my son, Balin, and my twin girls, Remi and Nova. I spend my free time working out and spending time with my family.

My name is Katie Oliver. This is my 17th year teaching elementary art. I am from Charleston, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia in 2005. In 2019 I earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. I began my teaching career in Richland 2 School District where I taught for 12 years before moving to Lexington 1. This will be my fifth year teaching art to the amazing students at Saxe Gotha Elementary. My home life is full of time spent with my husband, three children, dog and six fish. I am looking forward to another year of sharing the wonderful world of art with students.

Hey everyone! My name is Lawton Swann and I'm the S.T.E.A.M. Teacher at Saxe Gotha Elementary. I am entering my 18th year of teaching and could not be more excited to work with all our kids at SGES! I've been a Digital Learning Coach, Data Coach, Interventionist, and 4th Grade Teacher during my time here. My wife, Erika and I have two children, Mason (14) and Brynley (11) and live in Lexington.

Greetings! My name is Michelle Vestal, and I'm beginning my 21st year in education. This is my 6th year of teaching elementary school. I grew up in Mt. Pleasant, NC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education degree from Coker College in 1999 (before it became a University), a Master Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in 2000, and an Education Specialist in Leadership in Educational Administration degree from Capella University in 2015. I began my teaching career in 1999 at a private school in Darlington, SC. I taught one year at this school before moving to Buford High School in Lancaster County, SC, where I taught Health and Physical education for eight years. In 2008, I moved to West Oak High School in Oconee County, SC, where I taught Health, Human Growth and Development, and Physical Education for seven years. Currently, I live in Lexington with my husband, Bruce, and my son, Austin. I enjoy, cooking/baking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with my family.