Name: Catena Brownell-Phillips

Position: 5th Grade ELA Teacher

Hometown: Spartanburg

How many years you've been teaching: 12 Years

College or University and Undergraduate Degree: Converse College, BA - Special Education

Graduate Degree/Additional Education: ED & MD & Elementary Education

Favorite Book: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon

What inspires you in the classroom? Teaching fulfills my sense of purpose to guide and inspire the future generations. I love see the sparks that ignite within my students when they realize their potential! This allows them to feel purpose, build their confidence, and pave their way to a successful path in life - becoming a life long learner and a respectful citizen of the world.