LES would like to welcome Jamie Flaniken.
She grew up in Simpsonville, SC and attended Clemson University where she obtained a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is certified in EC-6 and English as a Second Language. This is her thirteenth year in education. She has taught all grades Pre-K-Fourth grade, been a technology coach, and has been a district Parent Liaison. She started her educational career in Kindergarten at Hickory Tavern School and is excited to be back in Laurens 55 where she will be teaching Kindergarten at Laurens Elementary. She is married to Patrick Flaniken who is the band director at Gray Court-Owings and Hickory Tavern. Together, they have five children. Their oldest daughter is in cosmetology school. Their other daughters and son will be attending Laurens 55. Welcome to the LES community, Jamie!