November 1, 2010 Page 2 Volume 1 Issue 4

Master of Arts in Teaching, from Clemson University.

Meet Our New Teachers When asked, “What do you like most about teaching?”
Richard Winn Academy (RWA) is pleased to have Mrs. Mobley replied, “Everyday is different!” She
three new teachers this year. While these teachers are decided to teach because she wanted to blend her love
new to the halls of RWA, they are veteran teachers for science with her love for kids. She wants her stu-
and have a total of 70 years of teaching experience! To dents to enjoy the fascinating world of science.
help our families get to know these teachers a little
better, the following information is shared:
Come join us…
Mr. Thornwell Alvie Berry, Jr. (Coach Berry) is our
new history, geography, and physical education For the Spaghetti Supper and Powderpuff Football
teacher, the assistant varsity football coach and the Game on Tuesday, November 2
head baseball coach. Coach Berry and his wife, Deb-
Supper hours are from 5:00 until 6:30 P. M. Dinners
bie, have two children, Jordon and Jacob, and also, a
may be dine-in or carry-out. Plates include spaghetti,
grandson, Mac. When he is not teaching or coaching,
bread, salad, and tea. Tickets for the supper are $6.00
Coach Berry enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending
and will be sold in advance or at the “door”. Meals
time with family. He earned a Bachelor of Science
will be available at the Booster Club Canteen Building
degree from the University of South Carolina (USC)
located near the football field. The dinner is sponsored
and a Master of Education degree from Winthrop Uni-
by Student Government Association.
versity. When asked why he decided to teach, he said,
“I was very fortunate to have several great teachers
The annual Powderpuff game sponsored by the Aerie
when I was in high school and middle school. They
staff will begin on the field at 6:00 P. M. Come sup-
influenced my decision to become a teacher. It is my
port your favorite team and this year’s Homelycoming
way of helping other people.”
Queen. Tickets are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for stu-
dents; all proceeds will benefit yearbook production.
Mrs. Joye B. Schwartz, the new second grade teacher
is married to Perry. They have three children, Mat-
thew, Christopher, and Jenna. In her spare time Mrs. For National Young Reader’s Week: November 8-
Schwartz likes to attend USC athletic events, vacation 12
at the beach, and read. Mrs. Schwartz is the children’s
To “Celebrate the Joy of Reading”, community mem-
minister for Immanuel Baptist Church in Lancaster.
bers, parents, and other family members are invited to
She received a Bachelor of Science degree from USC,
read to students during the week of November 8-12. If
a Master of Education degree from Winthrop Univer-
you would like to share a favorite childhood book with
sity and is certified in elementary and early childhood
a group of students, please contact Mrs. Jean Woodle
education. Also, Mrs. Schwartz earned the honor of
for a date and time. Thank you!
being a National Board Certified Teacher. When asked
what she liked most about teaching, Mrs. Schwartz
said, “I love seeing progress made in each child’s life For the Veteran’s Day Patriotic Program on
from the first day of school to the last. I love seeing Thursday, November 11
children’s eyes light up when they understand some-
thing new. Teaching blesses you as much as the chil-
Second, third and fourth graders will travel to the Fair-
dren daily and you are never bored.” Mrs. Schwartz
field Recreation Gymnasium on November 11 to par-
shared that her third grade teacher was influential in
ticipate with other area schools in a musical program.
her decision to teach. “She was sweet, hardworking,
The purpose of the program is to honor our country
and let us know she loved us. I wanted to be a teacher
and to show appreciation for the service of so many
just like her.”
veterans. The program begins at 11:00 A. M. All par-
ents and other family members are cordially invited to
Mrs. Morgan P. Mobley is our new high school sci-
attend. Let’s be sure our school is well represented at
ence teacher. She is a married to Chris and they have
this community event. (Additional details will be sent
a new baby boy named Evans. In her spare time she
home by classroom teachers and Mrs. Nicholson, Mu-
enjoys hiking, spending time with family, going to the
sic Director. Students are asked to wear dark pants,
beach or just being outside. She is a graduate of
white shirts and something red such as a sweater, tie,
RWA. Mrs. Mobley earned her undergraduate degree
or hair bow. Students will return to school following
from Presbyterian College and a graduate degree, the
the program.)