The Educators at The Academy of Coastal Carolina

Lauren graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, she returned to Brunswick county to pursue a teaching career. Lauren was employed by Brunswick County Schools for four years, during which time she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade. Her time spent in the public school setting provided a wonderful opportunity for professional development in the core academic areas of reading, writing, and math. In 2003, Lauren partnered with April Varnam to begin The Bright Spot Educational Enrichment Center of Shallotte, which offers one-on-one tutoring to local school children. In order to extend their services to the southern region of the county, a Southport center was founded in 2005.

April Varnam graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2000. Upon deciding to pursue a career in teaching, April went on to East Carolina University to complete her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2003. Following the receipt of her graduate degree, April joined Lauren Clemmons to launch The Bright Spot, a tutoring facility for students grades Pre-K through 12. During the 2005-2006 school year, April provided private academic instruction at the fourth and sixth grade level. The Bright Spot has recently expanded to Southport, where April serves as Director and Administrator of Enrichment Programs.

Theresa Cox, Division Principal

Theresa Cox (Terry) is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She has twenty-two years of public and private classroom experience ranging from early childhood to eighth grade in both North and South Carolina. Terry has developed kindergarten and first grade curriculum for several private schools. She has also assisted in writing objectives and instructional strategies for at-risk students within the Horry County School system.



	The Academy of Coastal Carolina strives to create the very best learning environment for our students, and that requires the very best teachers! We employ an experienced faculty with a diverse educational background, many holding multiple degrees and certifications in their subject areas.
The Principals
Lauren Clemmons, Division Principal Lauren graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, she returned to Brunswick county to pursue a teaching career. Lauren was employed by Brunswick County Schools for four years, during which time she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade. Her time spent in the public school setting provided a wonderful opportunity for professional development in the core academic areas of reading, writing, and math. In 2003, Lauren partnered with April Varnam to begin The Bright Spot Educational Enrichment Center of Shallotte, which offers one-on-one tutoring to local school children. In order to extend their services to the southern region of the county, a Southport center was founded in 2005. April Varnam, Division Principal April Varnam graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2000. Upon deciding to pursue a career in teaching, April went on to East Carolina University to complete her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2003. Following the receipt of her graduate degree, April joined Lauren Clemmons to launch The Bright Spot, a tutoring facility for students grades Pre-K through 12. During the 2005-2006 school year, April provided private academic instruction at the fourth and sixth grade level. The Bright Spot has recently expanded to Southport, where April serves as Director and Administrator of Enrichment Programs. Theresa Cox, Division Principal Theresa Cox (Terry) is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She has twenty-two years of public and private classroom experience ranging from early childhood to eighth grade in both North and South Carolina. Terry has developed kindergarten and first grade curriculum for several private schools. She has also assisted in writing objectives and instructional strategies for at-risk students within the Horry County School system.
The Teachers
Yolanda Bolinger, History Theresa Cox, Kindergarten Lauren Clemmons, 1st Grade Alan Millen, Science Shannon Hughes, Math Nancy Jo Quincy, English Tracie Raulerson, Teacher Assistant April Varnam, 2nd Grade Gail Hickman, 3rd Grade Cindy Turner, Teacher Assistant April Smith, Music Stacey Hollar, Art Gail Ward, Teacher Assistant Brenda Stansbury, Computer Science Barbara Forney, Spanish
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The Principals

The Teachers