Staff

Staff

We have a rockstar team of teachers and administrators.

Lori Mastromonico, Principal

Lori Mastromonico is the principal at Tall Pines STEM Academy. She has been in education for over 20 years. She has been at Tall Pines since the second year the school was opened. Most recently, she served as the school’s Literacy Coach.

Mrs. Mastromonico holds a Master of Education degree in Divergent Learning from Columbia College and a Master of Education degree in Teaching and Learning with a focus on Instructional Coaching from Clemson University.

Mrs. Mastromonico and her husband, Jeff, have two boys: Jacob and Alex. Together, they serve in their church on Sunday mornings and during the week leading an adult small group. The entire family enjoys spending time volunteering, performing on stage, and helping backstage at Aiken Community Theatre.

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Kevin Vincent, Assistant Principal

Kevin Vincent is the Assistant Principal at Tall Pines STEM Academy. He has been in education for over 20 years, and with Tall Pines since May 2022. 

Mr. Vincent holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education and a Master of Education degree in Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. 

Mr. Vincent and his wife, Erin, have two children: Bryce and Hailey. They serve in their church in various capacities. They enjoy taking trips together and spending time with friends and family.

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Teachers

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Daniel Abney

Maintenance
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Emily Arace

5th Grade Science & Social Studies
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Charlene Aycox

5th Grade Math
Sandee Blankenship headshot

Sandee Blankenship

Director of Schools
Hank Brooks headshot

Hank Brooks

Leadership
Melani Carnahan headshot

Melani Carnahan

5th Grade ELA
Leann Davis headshot

Leann Davis

Custodian
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Kristen Fraley

7th Grade Social Studies
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John Graham

Physical Education
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Liz Graves

6th Grade Social Studies
Stephany Griffin headshot

Stephany Griffin

8th Grade Science
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Kellsey Grimes

5th Grade Writing
Agnes Hamilton headshot

Agnes Hamilton

8th Grade Math and Algebra I
Dagan Holland headshot

Dagan Holland

Physical Education & Athletic Director
Karen Ignaffo headshot

Karen Ignaffo

Student Services
Wayne Jackson headshot

Wayne Jackson

Special Services
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John Jeffery

Flex Teacher
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Melissa Kidd

7th Grade Science
Miranda Korte headshot

Miranda Korte

6th Grade Math
Catherine Lanham headshot

Catherine Lanham

Nurse
Ashton Lee headshot

Ashton Lee

Special Services
Jeremy Maclure headshot

Jeremy Maclure

7th Grade ELA
Alondra Martinez headshot

Alondra Martinez

8th Grade Spanish
Abril McClure headshot

Abril McClure

6th Grade Science
Jessica Overstreet headshot

Jessica Overstreet

8th Grade ELA and English I
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James Rembisz

Custodian
Barbara Roberts headshot

Barbara Roberts

Special Projects Coordinator
Patience Russell headshot

Patience Russell

Guidance Counselor
Madelyn Simmons headshot

Madelyn Simmons

Special Education Aide
Chevonne Slack headshot

Chevonne Slack

Literacy Coach
Tiffany Stewart headshot

Tiffany Stewart

Leadership
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Kim Thomas

Office Manager
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James Walsh

7th Grade Math
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Leslie Walters

6th Grade ELA
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JT Wooten

8th Grade Social Studies