What is Mrs. Then’s background?

Mrs. Then grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina, a rare native! She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in English from University of North Carolina Greensboro. She has 20 plus years teaching experience in private, public, and international schools.

What is her favorite place?

Mrs. Then’s favorite place is her home with all family members present.

What was Mrs. Then’s best vacation?

The Kenyan coast. She lived in Kenya for four years, and she says vacationing at the beautiful coast was an amazing experience!

What does Mrs. Then love about teaching?

Teaching is her passion because nothing compares to watching a child unlock their God-given strengths while learning new material ensuring future success.

What is her favorite subject or skill to teach?

She loves teaching all subjects, but she is especially passionate about literacy. She is trained in the Orton Gillingham approach and loves helping students crack the code to become better readers.

What is her favorite quote?

I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Tell us about her family.

Mrs. Then’s husband, Erich, recently retired as a Colonel from the United States Army. He is a pilot and continues to fly for a private company. Erich’s career allowed them to live in eight states, three countries, and three continents! They have two children and a cat named Calypso they adopted in Nairobi.