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College Preparatory Education
One of America's Best Catholic High Schools
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Jay Tierney MS English E-Mail: jtierney@sjcatholicschool.org Phone: 234-9009, ext. 321 |
Education:
BA in English & American Literature from Brown University
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)in Middle Grades Language Arts from Clemson University
Certifications:
Graduate Student Certificate of Excellence Award from Clemson University
WYFF Bi-Lo Golden Apple Award Recipient, 2006
Associations:
National Education Association (NEA)
South Carolina Middle School Association (SCMSA)
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Kappa Delta Pi
I began teaching in: 2003
I began at SJCS in: 2003
Hobbies:
Reading, especially science fiction, Tom Clancy, Catholic apologetics, and adolescent literature.
Keeping up with my children: William (13), Mimi (11), Elle (8),Rhett (6), Patrick (5) and Charlie (4).
Assisting my wife Kate at her flower shop, TWIGS.
Favorite Quotes:
"Smart is not something you are, it is something you become."
"Gort, Klaatu barada nikto."
Favorite Links:
Interesting fact I would like to tell SJCS parents & students:
I came to teaching late in life after reading Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life. I believe that I was called to teach at St. Joseph's and to be part of this wonderful Catholic community. I want all of my students to know how thankful and excited I am to have the opportunity to teach them.