Meredith Burton: Director and Lead Teacher
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Furman University
- Master’s Degree in Reading/Literacy from Furman University
- 20+ years experience in K5-first grade (public and private programs)
- Served two terms as President of South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children (state affiliate for the National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Serves as Treasurer and Public Policy Chair for the South Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Adjunct Instructor for Furman University Graduate Studies in Education
- Furman Reflection Fellow (2019-2021)
- Served on the NAEYC for Families website Advisory Council (2014-2017)
- Serves on the Education Advisory Board at North Greenville University
- Served on the Board of Greenville County First Steps for many years
- Presents at state and national conferences on topics related to Early Childhood practice and The Project Approach
- Has conducted training for area school districts and private schools
- Married and enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and tea culture
- Mother to a teenage son.
Jennifer Blumer: CDC Teacher
- Graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education
- Taught K4 and K5 in Rock Hill School District
- Homeschooled three daughters for ten years
- Worked for ten years in administrative and marketing positions in the accounting industry
- Began teaching at the Furman CDC in 2019
- Actively involved in women’s ministries at church
- Loves going to the mountains and playing with her granddaughter
April Wilson – Teacher
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Clemson University
- Master’s Degree in Special Education from Furman University
- 20+ years experience in Greenville County Schools
- 1 year of experience in early childhood/preschool
- Married and enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with family
- Mother to one son and a daughter
Trish Swanson – Afternoon Assistant
- Graduated from the College of Dupage with an associates of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Director of a preschool in the Chicago area
- Taught 3’s and 4’s in Greenville
- Began teaching at Furman CDC in 2025
- Lives just off of Furman campus with her fiance and small dog
- Enjoys going to her local rock climbing gym, hiking, camping and generally being outdoors