

Aaron will be a School Counselor and has been an educator for 3 years. He received degrees from North Greenville University and the University of Southwest.
He enjoys golf, fishing, and watching sports.
His favorite thing about education is seeing how much kids change and develop as they learn about themselves, but also life.
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Amanda Tinsley!
Amanda will be a Fourth Grade teacher and has been an educator for 24 years. She received her education from the University of South Carolina Upstate.
She enjoys cycling, reading, spending time with family and friends.
Her favorite thing about teaching is watching students become more confident and cheering them on as they stretch their wings!
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

LaShawnna will be a Third Grade teacher and has been an educator for 15 years. She received a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Limestone College and a Masters of Science from Western Governors University.
She enjoys reading, cooking, baking, gardening, singing, and spending time with family.
Her favorite thing about teaching is inspiring young minds and watching the moment they connect new ideas.
She is married to her wonderful husband Elton, and they have 3 kids: Sharee, Shane, and Shadon.
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

Hannah will be a First Grade teacher and has been an educator for 4 years. She received her education from North Greenville University.
Hannah loves spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, running, and traveling!
Her favorite thing about teaching is building meaningful relationships with students. She love helping them learn and grow while supporting them every step of the way!
She is married to Andrew, and they have a goldendoodle named Athena and a cat named Sasha.
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

The next new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Amber Brown!
Amber will be a Second Grade teacher and has been an educator for 3 years. She received a degree in Elementary Education at North Greenville and a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and cheering on the Gamecocks!
Her favorite thing about teaching is building relationships with students and helping them discover their strengths.
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!

We are excited to announce new staff members who will be joining the Terrier family for the 2026-2027 school year! The first new Terrier that we would like to introduce is Kara Bradigan!
Kara will be a Kindergarten teacher and has been an educator for 18 years. She received her education at Keene State College in New Hampshire.
She enjoys spending time with family, reading, going to Cape Cod.
Kara is excited to watch her class grow as individuals as well as a classroom family. She is so excited to join the TRE family ❤️
Welcome to Tyger River Elementary!


Special thanks to the Duncan Fire Department and Kona Ice for coming out to support our students!
This funding will be used for activities/materials to allow her Pre-K students cook in the classroom. Congrats Mrs. Knepp for winning the teacher grant!

They were recognized tonight at a special ceremony. We are so excited to celebrate these excellent educators who are starting their teaching journey. 🐾💚📚
We appreciate their hard work, positive energy, and the love that they put into every plate. Mrs. Knepp and Mrs. Chandler's class suprised our cafeteria staff with hand written thank you notes to celebrate the occasion.

It's moments like these that remind us how much our school community cares about our kids. Thank you to our SRO for going above and beyond! 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible leadership of Mr. Shayne Daugherty, the heart and soul of Tyger River Elementary!
From supporting our students and staff to fostering a positive school culture, Mr. Daugherty goes above and beyond every single day. His dedication, kindness, and vision make Tyger River Elementary such a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you, Mr. Daugherty, for everything you do! We truly appreciate you! 💙
#PrincipalAppreciationDay #TygerRiverElementary #SchoolLeadership #ThankYou

Yesterday, they visited the Spartanburg Humane Society to present a donation of $385 from their "Pawsitively Sweet Valentine Gram" fundraiser. What a wonderful way to spread love and support the animals in our community!
A huge thank you to our student leaders for organizing this fundraiser and showing what it means to give back. The furry friends at the Humane Society are so grateful for your generosity! 🐶🐱








We want to give a special shout-out to Candi Israel, Selena Ridings, and Morgan Talley— the backbone of Tyger River Elementary School!
Their hard work, dedication, and positive energy keep our school running smoothly every single day. From managing schedules to supporting our teachers and students, they do it all with grace and professionalism. 💙
Thank you for everything you do! We truly appreciate you! ✨

Our beautiful painted lady butterflies took flight into our brand new library garden this afternoon, and the joy on our students' faces was absolutely priceless. 🌱💛
We are so excited about our wonderful garden space where our little friends to thrive. We can't wait to see them flourish!



This incredible honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire Tiger River family. This award recognizes schools that achieve:
✨ High levels of absolute performance
📈 Significant rates of growth
🤝 Substantial progress in closing achievement gaps across all student groups
Our teachers, staff, students, and families have worked tirelessly to create a school where every child has the opportunity to succeed. This Gold Award is a testament to that mission.
Before spring break, we received this amazing news, and we couldn't be more proud! Thank you to everyone who makes Tiger River Elementary a place of excellence, equity, and opportunity.
Here's to our golden future! 🌟

