Literacy Team
Literacy Coach
Jill Downs has been teaching for 29 years, 13 of which have been at Leaphart. She has a Masters in Reading from the University of South Carolina and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Mrs. Downs also holds a Reading Teacher Certification and a Literacy Coach Certification. Contact: 803-476-4760 Email: jsdowns@lexrich5.org
Reading Specialist
Jamie Sandifer has been teaching for 11 years and 9 have been at Leaphart. She started her teaching career at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a Master's in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina. Her professional and educational experience highly qualifies her to teach students in grades 4K through 3rd grade in the State of South Carolina. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: jsandifer@lexrich5.org
Reading Specialist
Jennifer Kelly has been teaching for 26 years. She has taught at Leaphart for 20 years. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Kelly is Nationally Reading Recovery Certified (Clemson University) and holds her SC Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher and Literacy Coach Endorsement. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: jnkelly@lexrich5.org
Reading Specialist
Lindsay Nimmo has been teaching for 16 years. This is her seventh year at Leaphart Elementary. Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the College of Charleston. She also holds a Masters in Teaching from South Carolina State University. She is currently pursuing her Reading Endorsement Certification. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: lnimmo@lexrich5.org
Reading Specialist
Sarah Scott has been teaching for 11 years and all 11 have been at Leaphart. She started her teaching career at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She also has a Master's in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina. She holds her National Board Certification. Her professional and educational experience highly qualifies her to teach students in grades 4K through 3rd grade in the State of South Carolina. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: srscott@lexrich5.org
Literacy Support Specialist
Patsy Turner has been working with and supporting students in their learning for 21 years. She has been at Leaphart for 10 years. Patsy holds a Bachelor of Science from Winthrop University and has received additional training in Literacy Support Instruction through District 5. Contact: 803-476-4700 Email: pturner@lexrich5.org