Co-Founder Tavernier
Melinda Tavernier has earned a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, an Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology and Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
Over the past 33 years, she has taught 3rd grade through graduate school in various forms. She has also worked in administrative positions within the SC public school system. She enjoys taking on challenges, especially in education. For 10 years, she homeschooled her two children and also founded Vine and Branches Homeschool Association. In 2008, she founded the academic homeschool co-op Pathways for Scholars and in 2013, she opened Coastal Leadership Academy, a public charter high school in Myrtle Beach, SC. These three organizations are actively serving students in and around Horry County. Pre-Covid, Dr. Tavernier worked at Coastal Carolina University in the Wall College of Business Career Center where she enjoyed managing the professional development program and student internships. Most recently, Dr. Tavernier served as the principal at Easterling Primary School in Marion, SC where she worked with the Wee Fox team to implement new student achievement initiatives within the school.
Dr. Tavernier is excited to bring microschooling options to students in Horry County.
Co-Founders
Co-Founder Heemer
Molly Heemer is a dedication educator who works diligently to provide for her students. Serving as a lead 4K teacher since 2020, she has worked in two preschool settings differentiating instruction for her students. Her particular focus lies in curriculum design and instruction, and she has a keen interest in aiding young children with Autism within early childhood education programs.
In 2018 she graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Child Development. In 2023, she graduated magna cum laude from the American College of Education with a Master of Education in Early Childhood.
"Providing students with the opportunity to learn at their own pace and in a manner that fits their learning style is important to me as an educator." Molly Heemer
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