Ashley Wilson
Owner of Lowcountry Tutoring
15 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Elementary Education at UNCW, Masters in Instructional Design & Technology at Liberty University
Certifications: Gifted & Talented Endorsement, R2S, AP Calculus AB & BC
Services: 9-12th Grade Math Tutoring, College Math, SAT/ACT Test Prep, Concierge, FAFSA Support
About:

Tutoring and teaching is an exceptional job and career that can make a tremendous impact on a student’s current progress and future success. Being a ten-year veteran teacher in the public school system in South Carolina, I have taught many grade levels, abilities, and have become even more passionate and furthered my knowledge in my field.

I am a Highly Qualified Secondary Mathematics teacher with additional certification for Gifted & Talented students and my AP Calculus AB/BC endorsement. I have also furthered my education by obtaining my masters in Instructional Design and Technology. All of these, along with the experience, have helped shape me into the person, teacher, and tutor I am today.​

My husband, along with our two little ones, have made our home in the Lowcountry. In 2019 I decided to leave the classroom to stay at home with my little ones and have built my business from the ground up. To be able to continue to help current and new clients along with making those important connections is what I believe I was meant to do in this world. And I honestly, couldn’t be happier. Our goal, at Lowcountry Tutoring & Test Prep is to help each student realize their full potential and continue to build the ever-important confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Deirdre Johns
English Teacher
19 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in English, Masters in Writing Arts
Certification: Orton-Gillingham, ESOL, Gifted & Talented, AP, IB
Services: 9-12th English, College English, SAT/ACT Test Prep, Concierge, AP, IB, College Admissions & Support
About:

I have 19 years of teaching experience in several states and with both public and private institutions, as well as college teaching. I am certified in Gifted and Talented, AP Lang and Comp, IB English Lang and Lit, and ESOL.

I am originally from Pennsylvania, but I have lived in the Lowcountry for over 10 years with my family. I have published various poems and essays, and two books will be published this year.

Anna Martinez
Math Teacher
13 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors of Science in Mathematics & Math Education at University of Georgia
Certification: AP Statistics
Services: 6-12th Math, College Math, SAT, AP, IB
About:

I graduated from the University of Georgia (go dawgs!). I’ve taught in the lowcountry for 11 years, currently at May River High School. My favorite class to teach is Statistics.

I was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. I enjoy reading, cooking, & hanging at home with my husband and my dog Winnie. We recently bought our first home & have been spending lots of time on DIY house projects.

Jeremy Willard
Math Teacher
11 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Mathematics, Masters in GMST Education
Certification: AP & IB
Services: Precalculus, Calculus, IB Math
About:
I was born and raised in Buffalo NY. I graduated from St. John Fisher college. I have been down in the Lowountry for 11 years now where I have taught at HHIHS.

I love doing this that are active, golf, tennis, running, etc. I caddy at Harbor Town Golf Links in the summer. I am currently working on getting my masters in math to eventually teach at the college level.

Saskia Bryan
Math Teacher
5 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Education
Services: 6-12th Math with a Focus on Prealgebra and Algebra 1
About:

I am a mathematics educator from Jamaica and I currently teach Algebra at May River High. I’ve been working with students for approximately 5 years ( 3 years in Jamaica and 2 years in the United States). I truly feel that teaching math is my calling and I love the opportunity to work with kids to help them to reach their potential.

I enjoy theater art, outdoor adventure and food.

Jenn Jacob
Math Teacher
13 Years Experience

Education: BS in Mathematics, Masters in Education
Services: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, College Algebra
About:

I’ve been teaching high school math for 13 years. I love working individually with students to help them with specific needs. I have lived and worked in the Bluffton community for 8 years and raised my kids in this area

Heather Reynolds 
Spanish Teacher
21 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors Degree in Mathematics & Spanish, Masters Degree in Education
Services: K-12, College & Adult Spanish Learning
About:

I have been teaching Spanish in Beaufort County for the past 4 years. I have also taught levels k-12 in St. Louis, Missouri, and Columbus, Ohio. I have taught in both public and private schools.

I am the proud mother of three amazing adult daughters and Nana to three grandchildren. When I am not traveling to visit family, I like to visit new cities and countries. I also enjoy cooking from scratch and eating healthy.

Laura Schrancz
English Teacher
5 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Middle Level Education (Science & ELA), Masters in Literacy
Certification: Gifted & Talented, R2S, Literacy Coach
Services: 5th-College ELA, 6-8th Science
About:

I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in middle level education. Since then, I have completed my master’s program at USCB in Literacy. The past 4 years I have worked at River Ridge Academy teaching ELA to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! I love my job and the students I teach.

I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Bluffton in 2020 after attending the University of South Carolina! I love my job as a teacher and when I am not teaching you can find me at the beach or on the water. All things ELA are my jam!!

Christa Dyer
Elementary Teacher / Orton-Gillingham Certified
11 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Special Education, Masters in Education, Masters in Special Education Intervention
Certification: Orton-Gillingham, R2S
Services: K-8 Reading & Math
About:

I went to Winthrop University where I received a Bachelor’s in Special Education and also received a Masters in Special Education Intervention. I attended Anderson University and received a Masters in Education. I started my career in Columbia, SC where I taught for 1 year. I then moved to Bluffton, SC and have been teaching for Beaufort County School District for 9 years. Throughout my 10 years, I have spent 8 teaching in a Pre-School setting and 2 in a supplemental support setting for grades 3-5. I am Orton-Gillingham trained.
I am originally from Blythewood, SC. I am married and have 2 sweet girls at home with a little baby boy on the way.

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Immie Powell
Elementary Teacher
17 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Certification: Literacy Teacher/Coach, Gifted & Talented, SIPPS, Letters & Orton-Gillingham.
Services: PreK-5th Grade Reading & Math
About:

I currently work at a local elementary school as the multilingual teacher with students in kindergarten thru fifth grade. I have also worked with students in math and reading support in a small group and one on one setting.

I am mom to 2 girls, ages 10 and 3 and the wife of a high school football and wrestling coach! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family at the beach or exploring new cities and towns we visit. My oldest daughter is a competitive dancer and my youngest is exploring different extracurricular activities!

Curtis Ewing
English Teacher
10 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Education, Masters in English
Certification: Gifted & Talented, IB
Services: 9-12th ELA, IB Language & Literature, College English, SAT/ACT Test Prep
About:

I am originally from Ohio, and moved to Bluffton South Carolina in 2015 to teach at Hilton Head Island High School. I graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Education in 2015 and M.A. in English in 2022. This will be my 10th year teaching.

I enjoy traveling when I am off from school. I also enjoy running!

Amber Pandya
Math Teacher
6 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Math Teaching, Masters in Education
Services: 6-12th Math, College Math, SAT/ACT Test Prep
About:

I am a Clemson two-time graduate entering my fifth year teaching! I am originally from New York and have been in South Carolina since attending Clemson. I started my teaching career in Greenville, South Carolina, but moved to Bluffton to teach at May River High School in 2022. I love the weather down here and you can find me at the beach with my dogs when I am not teaching or tutoring!

Benjamin Kane
Science Teacher
5 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Geological Sciences, MAT Secondary Sciences
Certification: Chemistry and General Science, Gifted & Talented, IB Science
Services: 9-12th Chemistry and General Science, College Chemistry
About:

I’ve been a teacher in South Carolina for several years working in Columbia and in Beaufort County. During that time, I’ve been able to teach students of widely different backgrounds and of various abilities in the sciences. My educational background is in Geology, with application in analytics and geochemistry.

Rebekah Kane
Science Teacher
8 Years Experience

Education: Bachelors in Biology and STEM Education
Certifications: IB
Services: 6-12 Science & IB Biology
About:

I am in my 8th year of teaching. I spent the last 6 years teaching middle school science for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade including PLTW courses. I just finished my first year at HHIHS and look forward to continuing with biology and sponsoring HOSA and the environmental/green club. I live in Bluffton with my husband Benjamin and our fur babies, Pippin and Jo.

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Samantha Skirtich
Guidance Counselor

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