World Languages & Exploratories
Derek Ambler - Physical Education/Health
Email: dambler@lexington1.net
Certifications: Health and Physical Education
Institution: B.S. West Chester University
Andrew Chavarria - Orchestra Director/Exploratory Department Chair
Email: achavarria@lexington1.net
PMS 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
Certifications: K-12 Instrumental Music
Institution: BA in Music with an emphasis in violin performance Presbyterian College, MAT in Music Education Winthrop University
David Chestnut - Agriculture/FFA Advisor
Email: dchestnut@lexington1.net
Certifications: Middle Level Science, Agriculture
Institution: University of South Carolina
Judah Rendelman - Chorus
Email: zrendelman@lexington1.net
Certifications: K-12 Music Education
Institution: University of South Carolina - Bachelor of Music Education
Dr. Kizzi S. Gibson - Visual Arts
Email: ksgibson@lexington1.net
Certifications: K4-12 Visual Arts, Online Learning, Gifted and Talented, Read to Succeed, 4.0 Teacher Evaluator, School Principal - Tier 1 (PK–Grade 12)
Institution: Claflin University Bachelor of Arts: Art Education 4K-12th Grade, Columbia College Master of Education: Divergent Learning: Arts Emphasis, Northcentral University Doctor of Education: E-learning- Online Teaching and Learning: K-12 Grade and Adults, Columbia College- Master of Education: Administration and Leadership K-12
Suzanne Halloran - Physical Education/Health
Email: shalloran@lexington1.net
Certifications: K-12 Physical Education, Endorsements in Gifted & Talented, Online Teaching, and Read 2 Succeed, NASP Archery Certified Instructor, USA Swimming Certified Coach and Official, YMCA Swimming Certified Coach, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with Administering Emergency Oxygen & First Aid certified
Institution: Bachelors of Science in Physical Education with minor in Athletic Training from University of South Carolina, Master of Sports Science in Sports Management from United States Sports Academy in Alabama
Jordan Hembree - Band
Email: jhembree@lexington1.net
Certifications:
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John Leneschmidt "Mr. L" - STEM/ Robotics
Email: jleneschmidt@lexington1.net
Certifications: Industrial Technology Education, Gifted and Talented
Institution: B.S. Industrial Arts CAM Design MSU, M.A. Intercultural Studies CIU
Carmen Mangus - School Librarian
Email: cmangus@lexington1.net
Certifications: Media Specialist
Institution: BA in English University of South Carolina, Master of Library and Information Science University of South Carolina
Maria Romero Pulido - French
Email: mromeropulido@lexington1.net
Certifications: French
Institution: Bachelor degree in Foreign language teaching Universidad del Atlántico
Samantha Senn - Digital Literacy/Yearbook
Email: SjSenn@lexington1.net
Certifications: Early Childhood, English, and Gifted and Talented
Institution: USC - Aiken and Converse University
John Wilkins - Spanish
Email: jrwilkins@lexington1.net
Certifications: Spanish, Computer Science
Institution: USC Columbia - BA and MAT