Email Lisa Fallaw

Phone: (803) 641-2450

Degrees and Certifications:Clemson University-B.A. Elementary Education; Columbia College-M.Ed. Divergent Learning; Cambridge College-Ed.S. Educational Leadership/School Administration

Educational background/history: 

I began my educational career at Paul Knox Middle School in 1993 as a Special Education Teacher.  In 1995, I joined the staff at Aiken Middle School as a Special Education Teacher as well as the girls’ volleyball and basketball coach.  I taught primarily students with specific learning disabilities but have also taught children with autism, emotional disabilities, mental disabilities, hearing impairments, visual impairments, and other health impairments.  After leaving the classroom, I served as an assistant principal in the Aiken County School District for 3 years.  I became principal at East Aiken School of the Arts in May 2012.

Personal background: 
I was born and raised in Aiken.  I graduated from Aiken High School in 1989 and from Clemson University in 1993.  In my spare time, I love watching my Clemson Tigers play any and all sports.  I also enjoy spending time on Lake Murray, shopping, and spending time with my family and friends.  Most of all, I LOVE being at East Aiken School of the Arts with the best students, the best faculty/staff, and the best parents in all of South Carolina!    

Honors:    

Palmetto State Art Education SC Arts Administrator of the Year (2018)

SCIRA Distinguished Literacy Administrator of the Year Finalist (2018)

Aiken School Public School District Principal of the Year (2018-2019)

"Children do not care how much you know until they know how much you care."

Email Lindsay Alexander

Phone: (803) 641-2450

Degrees and Certifications:

Columbia College-B.A. Dance Education; Liberty University-M.Ed. Teaching and Learning with a specialization in Elementary Education; Lamar University-Graduate Certificate in Principalship

Educational Background:

Mrs. Alexander brings 12 years of teaching experience to East Aiken. Previously, she was at Saluda Middle School where she served as an AVID elective teacher and academic interventionist. Prior to that, Mrs. Alexander was a fine arts department head and grants manager in Kershaw County, a testing coordinator in Lexington/Richland School District Five, and a dance teacher in Florence County.

Personal background: 
I was born in California, but have lived in South Carolina most of my life and briefly in Colorado. I graduated from Dutch Fork High School in 2006 and from Columbia College in 2010.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, our dog and cat! Together, we enjoy camping, music concerts, and swimming. I am thrilled to be joining the East Aiken family and getting to know everyone this year!

Honors:    

Teacher of the Year, Lake City College Preparatory Academy (2011)

Teacher of the Year, Saluda Middle School (2022)

STAR Award Recipient, Palmetto State Teachers Association (2023)

"Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." -Rita Pierson