
Welcome, Mrs. Stephanie Stansell! ๐๐
Mrs. Stansell is a new English teacher at Crescent High School. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Secondary English Education. Stephanie is originally from Santa Maria, California but calls Fountain Inn, South Carolina, her hometown. Stephanie and her husband Jacob are newlyweds. In her spare time, she enjoys true crime shows, books, and anything arts and craft-related. You can also find her outdoors hiking or kayaking.
We are happy to have Mrs. Stansell with us!


Meet #A3AllStar, Mrs. Emily Jarrard! ๐
Mrs. Jarrard is the Finance Administrative Assistant for Accounts Payable. She has worked for Anderson 3 in the Finance Department for 24 years. Jarrard came to the Starr-Iva area when she met her husband, Bones Jarrard, at a Roping and BBQ on David Rainey's farm. Emily enjoys living on their farm in Starr, being outdoors, swimming, kayaking, and Bible study.
What do you value most about your position?
"Although I do not get to work hands on in the classroom or see our ASD3 students each day, I take great pride in helping to support the teachers, administrators, and staff in our district to educate our students to the highest standards possible. Helping with extracurricular activities and athletics is also very important to me. The fact that I get to work with some of the best people on this side of heaven is just a bonus! ASD3 is a great place to work."
Here are three facts about Mrs. Jarrard:
1. My husband, Bones Jarrard, calls me "shortie" even though I'm six feet tall!
2. My daughter, Rachel Shore, is the school nurse at Crescent High School.
3. My grandchildren call me "Darlin," a name given to me by my oldest granddaughter, Danni Rae Shore.
Mrs. Jarrard is a true asset to our district. Thank you for being an #A3AllStar! ๐


We are now accepting applications for a Long Term Certified Substitute at Starr-Iva Middle! For more details on this position and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/A3Careers


Congratulations to the Crescent Girls Cross Country team! They placed 3rd in the state among public, traditional schools at the AA State Meet last week. Go Tigers! ๐โโ๏ธ๐

Episode 3 of our Coffee with the Counselors Podcast featuring special guest Ms. Mary Lewis is out now! โ๐๏ธ
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pmTxCw
Amazon Music/Audible: amzn.to/2XveNtY
Spotify: spoti.fi/3nOqszo
Youtube: https://youtu.be/1i1QpANXwKQ


Mrs. Hall's K4 Class at Flat Rock Elementary School is our pledge class for November. Great job kiddos! ๐บ๐ธ
https://youtu.be/yvO0-_r7cFc


Welcome, Mrs. Terri Ivester! ๐๐
Mrs. Ivester is the new Reading Coach at Starr Elementary. She graduated from Erskine College with a degree in elementary education and began her teaching career at Iva Elementary before moving to Anderson 2. She later received a master's degree in reading and literacy from Walden University. In 2012, she was named Anderson 2's District Teacher of the Year. Terri and her husband Tate have two children, Kaleigh and Luke, two weenie dogs and a golden retriever.
We are excited to have Mrs. Ivester back in the Anderson 3 Family!


Ms. Brock's class created an American flag out of 24 separate panels that each student helped to create. They also sent 75 thank you cards to veterans! Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving our country. ๐บ๐ธ






Today Starr-Iva Middle School held a touching tribute to our nation's veterans. Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve our country. ๐บ๐ธ


At Monday night's board of trustees meeting, the Town of Iva presented checks to the winners of the recycled scarecrow contest. Congratulations to Starr Elementary 3rd Grade for winning first place and Flat Rock Elementary for winning 2nd place. Starr received $650, and Flat Rock received $250. Thank you, Town of Iva!


We close out principals month with Mr. Austin Powell, the new principal at Iva Elementary School. His favorite part of the school day is interacting with students during car rider duty in the mornings. Thank you for your dedication to the students of Iva Elementary! ๐ซ #PrincipalsMonth
https://youtu.be/vcQ_dzZYzZg

Welcome, Ms. Ginny Pack! ๐๐
Ms. Pack is a new kindergarten teacher at Starr Elementary School! Ms. Pack attended Anderson University and majored in Early Childhood Education. Her passions include: being outdoors, playing volleyball, and hanging out with her family and friends. She recently got engaged to her boyfriend, Jacob Burns.
Welcome to the A3 Family!


Welcome, Mrs. Stephanie Bridges! ๐๐
Mrs. Bridges is a new 5th-grade ELA teacher at Starr Elementary! She joins the A3 team with 16 years of teaching experience in grades 2-5. Stephanie is married to Brannon Bridges, and they have a nine-year-old son, Lucas.
We are excited to have Mrs. Bridges on the A3 Team!


Mr. Cliff Roberts has been the principal of Crescent High School for 2 years! His favorite part of being a principal is making everything he does student-centered. Thank you for your dedication to the students of Crescent! ๐ซ
#PrincipalsMonth
https://youtu.be/mAlJTSKYrwQ


Mr. Adam Coats has been the principal of Starr-Iva Middle School for 2 years! His favorite part of being a principal is making school enjoyable for students. Thank you for your dedication to the students of Starr-Iva! ๐ซ
#PrincipalsMonth
https://youtu.be/n__ImQVqJQ4


Fall Break is Here! ๐Please be reminded that Friday, October 29, Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2 are student holidays. School will resume on November 3. Have a great break!

This week Mrs. Burton and Dr. Smith had a great time meeting future teachers at the Anderson University Teacher Networking Event! #A3Teaches ๐



Welcome, Mrs. Lori McDowell! ๐
Mrs. McDowell is a new math teacher at Crescent High School. Lori has taught for 26 years, with most of her teaching experience being at the high school level. She most recently taught at Glenview Middle School for eight years. Lori and her husband Mark have a daughter, Emily, who attends TL Hanna High School. Together they enjoy traveling and cruising. Mrs. McDowell is a huge sports fan and enjoys watching all kinds of sports.
Join us in welcoming Mrs. McDowell to the A3 family!


In coordination with DHEC, Anderson 3 will host a free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinic at Crescent High School on Friday, October 29, from 6:00-10:00 PM. All community members (12+) are welcome to attend. Pfizer vaccine boosters are available.


Welcome, Mr. Kell Simpson! ๐
Mr. Simpson has joined the A3 Team as an ESOL Specialist for Middle and High School students. Kell is a native of Iva and a product of Anderson 3. After graduating from Clemson University with a degree in secondary education, he taught at Cane Bay High School before transitioning to teaching internationally. While abroad for nine years, Kell taught in Austria, Colombia, South Korea, and Costa Rica. While working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, he became fluent in Spanish and earned his master's degree. While living and teaching in Colombia, South America, he met his wife, รngela, also a teacher by trade. Together they live in Due West, SC, with their 2-year-old son Manel.
