Background Information of Candidates

Joan Rountree was an educator for 32 years with a Masters degree in Education. She retired in 2008. She taught her first nine years at Ridgeland Elementary school and finished her career at Shell point Elementary in Beaufort. During her teaching career, she was a classroom teacher, teaching grades one through four; she taught a writing lab for grades two through five, and was a literacy coach for grades one through five. She received the honor of representing. Shell Point Elementary as Teacher of the year in 1999. Mrs. Rountree is currently serving on the Board as the Board Secretary. She provided valuable insight when she served on the Construction Committee in the construction of the new campus.

Karla Carrion is a parent of two RLOA students. She was born in Lima, Peru and has lived in the USA with her family for 27 years. She is employed in a dentist office. Mrs. Carrion is a dedicated parent who believes it is important for parents to have an active role in their children’s education.

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