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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).
Find out more about employment opportunities at University School.
An award-winning team to guide and inspire our young people
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Christine Beddia
Director of Development
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Nicole Brockman
Asst. Head of School,
Middle School Director,
Math Department Chair
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Don Burkard
College Counselor
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Winnie Chapey
School Counselor
Job Shadow Program
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Heather Connelly
US Chemistry & Physics
![A smiling woman in a hat pictured outdoors, Monica Doubal, looking at the camera](https://uslowcountry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/usl-doubal-monica-headshot-768x1024.jpg)
Monica Doubal
MS/US Spanish
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Sonia Goldberg
IS Spanish
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Jake Keim
US German
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Nan Kleiner
IS Humanities & English
IS Co-Director
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Jason Kreutner
Head of School
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Jody Lemmon
IS Math & Science
IS Co-Director
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Wei Ma
IS Mandarin
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María José Pacas
MS/US Spanish
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Jen Payes
Physical Education,
Red Cross Instructor
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Sara Peck
Director of College Counseling,
Novel Club
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Tiffany Thompson
US Math, Red Cross Instructor, School Testing
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Tasha Tirpak
Director of Community Life,
LOTCs
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Frank Williams
MS/US Latin