Name: Dawn Wheeler

Position: K-8 Instructional Coach

Hometown: Saluda, SC

How many years you've been teaching: 20

College or University and Undergraduate Degree: Clemson University -- BA in English, minor in Travel & Tourism

Graduate Degree/Additional Education: Masters in Curriculum & Instruction

Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

What inspires you in the classroom? Seeing students excitedly discussing books, sharing their ideas, and asking insightful questions is inspiring to me. A classroom environment where students are enthusiastic about learning and engaging with texts is infectious.