Our purpose is to educate and inspire students to become responsible, discerning, productive citizens empowered to change the world.

Our vision centers on a shared philosophy that we must serve our diverse student body with a personalized plan for all students beginning at their current academic level and guiding them to graduation and beyond, fully prepared and confident to contribute to society. 

Here on my website, you'll find a great deal of information to keep you on track during the school year. If it's daily assignments or long-term projects that you're looking for, please check out the page for your class. Parents, if you need information about what's happening in any of my classes, please look on the parents' page, but also stay informed by looking at each class page as well. For my colleagues, you will find a page of graphic organizers and handouts that I use in my own teaching, and the links page may also be of interest to you.Thanks for taking a look around my site.  To find out more about me, take a look at the about your teacher page. Please check for other important dates on the GCS District site.

Mrs. Atkins first became a National Board Certified Teacher (AYA/ELA) in 2001. In October, she recertified for another ten years. Attaining National Board status along with her Bread Loaf School of English fellowships, and being named a Top Ten Finalists for Greenville County Schools in 2004 are among her highest professional honors. She also holds endorsements for teaching AP Literature and Gifted and Talented students. She is a 1997 (MA) and a 2008 (MLitt) graduate of The Bread Loaf School of English. She holds a Masters Plus 30 certificate from the SCDOE. Mrs. Atkins currently serves on the Secondary Section Steering Committee of National Council of Teachers of English, her professional organization, and she is a founding member of the Bread Loaf Teacher Network and currently serves on the BLTN Advisory Board.