Meet
Mrs. Beach
Mrs. Beach
My name is Tess Beach. I'm originally from the Philippines. I'm married to Marvin Beach, a retired math and science teacher at Landrum High School. We have a son, Marvin Lee, who is currently a TV reporter at WCCB Charlotte. This will be my 21 years of teaching kindergarten at IES. Before settling in Inman, I was a high school math teacher in the Philippines for six years, a part time math teacher in a Chinese High School, and a Math Methods teacher at a Government Teachers College in Makurdi, Nigeria, West Africa. I taught there for almost 4 years. You can say that I've taught all kind of students, and I love them all! My diverse background has helped me adapt to changing demographics at IES. Many students in my class are learning English as a second language. Going through the same experience myself, I can relate to their struggles in learning to cope with challenges.
At such a young age, a kindergartner in my class may not yet realize the importance of the job I'm doing, but laying down a solid foundation during the child's first year can be critical to how he/she progress in the upper grades. I truly believe that making learning meaningful and fun is the most important key in teaching a student to love school.
At such a young age, a kindergartner in my class may not yet realize the importance of the job I'm doing, but laying down a solid foundation during the child's first year can be critical to how he/she progress in the upper grades. I truly believe that making learning meaningful and fun is the most important key in teaching a student to love school.
Meet Mrs. Hyatt - Teacher Assistant
I have worked for District One for 15 years. This will be my 3rd year as an assistant for Mrs. Beach. I am married to Frank Hyatt, he also is a retired teacher, teaching English. I have 2 sons, Jake and Will. Jake is married to Lauren and they have 1 child, Bella Grace. Will is a senior at Byrnes High School. I enjoy baking, sewing, singing in the choir and spending time with my family.
Mrs. Beach and I enjoy teaching K5 together, she makes learning fun!
Mrs. Beach and I enjoy teaching K5 together, she makes learning fun!