Toyeka Campbell

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with my bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.  I started teaching in the private school sector of education.   In 2003, I finished my master’s degree in Education, and in 2007, I found myself in transition as I moved to the public education system.  I started teaching and coaching at Swansea High School, and transitioned to the Swansea High Freshman Academy last year.  I also co-sponsor the BETA Club and the Science Olympiad team. I have been teaching for 15 years, and I believe education is an important part of who we are and what we can become.  I believe that if we can teach children that learning is fun, we will raise a generation of high achieving, educated adults who love learning and adventure.

I’m single but love spending time with my large family.  My hobbies include just about everything you can find to do in the outdoors, as well as drawing, wood burning and collecting art.  I love camping (in a tent), white water rafting, swimming, cycling, and many other activities.  I also love to travel and spend several weeks each summer doing so.  I have traveled through 7 countries in Europe and hope to return soon to see some of the countries that I missed during my first excursion.  I have visited the Caribbean and parts of Central America, where I have studied a great deal of the Ancient Civilizations.  I have also traveled through 43 of the Continental United States and have plans for traveling to Alaska this coming summer.  I love to take pictures and have incorporated many of them in my classrooms lessons. 

I can’t say I have too much free time, because I like to stay busy.  I work with my nephew’s scout troops, and I’m very active in my church, as well as with Saturday and evening recreational sporting events with my nieces and nephews. I have coached their Robotics teams, Odyssey of the Mind teams, and many other of their adventures, and love it all.

And of course, my blood bleeds garnet; I am a major South Carolina fan and love to support my gamecocks. 

Updated Information for 2011-2012 

I.  Lockers can be assigned through Eric Pack.

II. Parents please make sure that you have updated your proof of residence and paid all fees for your student.

III. All students that receive a state textbook are accountable for their book so please make sure that your student's name is in their textbook!

IV. It is recommended that your student have notebooks, pen/pencils and a book bag for school.

V. School supplies can be bought with TigerBucks in our PBIS store at the media center. (See PBIS and TigerBucks on the home page)

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