Eleanor began teaching in 2012 and joined Five Oaks Academy in 2014. She currently serves as a member of our Collaborative Academic Resources for Education (C.A.R.E.) Team. She served as a Lower Elementary Directress for 10 years before joining the C.A.R.E team. Eleanor attended the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has earned a Master’s in Montessori Education from Lander University, her 6-9 AMS Certification from Lander University, and holds a South Carolina Teaching certificate. Eleanor previously taught at Pontiac Elementary and the Children’s Center at USC. Eleanor is affiliated with the South Carolina Montessori Alliance (SCMA) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).