We are thrilled to have such a caring, dedicated, hard working, loving, nurturing, and experienced preschool teaching family!  K2 Teacher- Mrs.Kim Wallen: Mrs. Kim is in her 5th year at St. Matthias. She has taught at Siloam Christian and at First United Methodist Child Enrichment Program as the K-1 lead teacher. This is her 15th year teaching preschool. She is professionally trained in Zoo-Phonics, CPR, first aid, and has a true love for preschoolers. Mrs. Kim is married, and has two grandchildren.  Mrs.Tabitha is married to Russ and has 1 son named Jacob. Mrs.Tabitha is in her 3rd year at St.Matthias.She has 13 years of childcare experience.She has several credits toward early childhood education.She has a true love for children.She loves God, her family& animals.She has had Zoo phonics,CPR & first aid training.  K3 Teacher: Mrs.Christina:  K4 Teacher: Mrs.Suzanne Thomas- This is Mrs. Suzi's second year at SMLC Preschool and she is thrilled to be here! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and 20 years experience working with the school district of Pickens County. I have been married to my husband Jimmy Thomas for 26 years. We have 2 children; Megan who just got married in March to Brandon . She is a police officer for Clemson University.My son, Hunter, is a senior at Daniel High school.  K4 teacher- Mrs. Annah Gainey: Mrs. Annah is in her 5th year at St. Matthias. She is a mass communications major from Lander University. Annah also has education credentials from Lander as well. Annah is very interested in new and innovative methods in which our children can learn; she is also very knowledgeable in this area. Annah is married to Chad and has two boys, Thomas and Zach. Zach is a graduate of our program. Mrs. Annah is professionally trained in Zoo-phonics, CPR, and first aide.   |