Lake Forest Elementary

🐆 JOIN OUR SCHOOL FAMILY! 🐆
Now Hiring

Full-Time Special Education Resource Teacher

At Lake Forest Elementary, we believe in supporting one another, celebrating successes, and helping every student reach their full potential. We are looking for a passionate educator to join our caring and collaborative team.
💙 Supportive Staff
💛 Positive School Culture
💙 Amazing Students
💛 Strong Teamwork

📧 Send your resume to:
Julie Cooke, Principal
[email protected]

Come Make a Difference with Us!

📚 Save the Date, Leopard Families! 💙💛
Our 2026–2027 Meet the Teacher event will be held on Thursday, August 6 from 4:00–6:00 PM in a drop-in format.
This year, Lake Forest Elementary is excited to explore a sensory-friendly Meet the Teacher option as we continue working to create welcoming experiences for all students and families. 🐆✨

Families can share their child’s needs by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting this link: https://forms.gle/m13jWuadN8tKByph6 . Your feedback will help us thoughtfully plan an experience that supports every learner. We’ll continue sharing additional details about the sensory-friendly option over the summer as plans are finalized.

We can’t wait to welcome our Leopards back for another amazing school year!

💙 Help us welcome Ariel Hurley to the Lake Forest Elementary family as one of our new fifth-grade teachers!

Ariel joins us with two years of fifth-grade teaching experience and a unique background that combines education and social work. Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Ariel moved to Columbia in 2018 to attend the University of South Carolina, where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Social Work degree. A proud Gamecock fan, she loves seeing her educational and social work experiences come together to support students both academically and personally.

When she's not in the classroom, Ariel enjoys traveling, playing sports, spending time outdoors, and dreaming about her next overseas adventure. Whether she's hiking a trail or enjoying tacos and chips and salsa outside with friends, she loves making the most of every day.

Ariel is excited to make Greenville her new home and become part of the Lake Forest family. We are thrilled to welcome her to our fifth-grade team and know she will make a positive impact on our students and school community!

💙🐆 Welcome to Lake Forest, Ariel!

📚✏️ School Supply Lists for the 2026–2027 school year are now available by grade level! 💙🐆

Families can begin preparing now to help students start the year ready for success. Thank you for your continued support as we gear up for another amazing year at Lake Forest Elementary!
Supply Lists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AWQVYuWSlaKWFqnhdpatIOsq-BVeVuPX?usp=drive_link

💙 Lake Forest Elementary is proud to be a Conscious Discipline school!

Conscious Discipline is an adult-first model that teaches us that lasting change begins with the adults. By learning and practicing skills such as self-regulation, empathy, problem-solving, and effective communication, we can better model these behaviors for our children.

We've recently added a Conscious Discipline webpage to our website with helpful information, videos, and resources for families and community members. Throughout the year, we'll continue adding new content and highlighting our students and teachers as they put Conscious Discipline into action each day.

We invite you to explore the page and learn more about how we're working together to help our students learn, grow, lead, and succeed! 💙🐆

https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/lfe-conscious-discipline/home

💙 Help us welcome Brittany Seay to the Lake Forest Elementary family as our new Primary ID Moderate Special Education Teacher!

Brittany is an experienced educator with 16 years in education, including 8 years serving students in special education settings. She comes highly recommended by her peers and Greenville County Schools colleagues, who consistently praise her dedication to students and her ability to create supportive, engaging learning environments.

A proud product of Greenville County Schools, Brittany was born and raised in Travelers Rest and graduated from Travelers Rest High School. She earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina and later completed her Master's degree in Special Education at Furman University.

When she's not teaching, Brittany enjoys traveling (especially to New Orleans), shopping for antiques, and spending time with her two dogs, Taco and Beignet.

We are thrilled to welcome Brittany to the Leopard family and know she will make a tremendous impact on our students, staff, and families. 💙🐆

🥍 FREE Youth Lacrosse Clinics at Wade Hampton! 🥍

Looking for a fun way to stay active this summer? Come learn one of the fastest-growing sports around with the Wade Hampton Lacrosse coaching staff and players!

Whether your child is brand new to lacrosse or already has some experience, these clinics are designed to help players build skills, confidence, teamwork, and have a great time along the way.

📅 June 20 & July 18
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Wade Hampton Stadium
👦👧 Open to boys and girls, rising 4th–8th graders
💲 Completely FREE!

Participants should bring:
✔️ A lacrosse stick
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Cleats
✔️ A positive attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, improve your game, and connect with current Wade Hampton players and coaches.

No cost. Just opportunity. ❤️🖤

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8oZUIljEokG20KYA5V2DHypbMAYnAxPkQpke4v9NYDIhTSg/viewform

💙 Help us welcome Jordan DeBruhl to the Lake Forest Elementary family as one of our new first-grade teachers!

Jordan joins us with two years of first-grade teaching experience at a Title I elementary school in the Columbia area. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, she attended the University of South Carolina and is excited to begin a new chapter in Greenville.

Jordan has a passion for working with young learners and is thrilled to be returning to first grade. When she's not in the classroom, you can often find her reading, traveling, shopping, or spending time with her kitten, Winston.

We are excited to welcome Jordan to our first-grade team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our Leopard family. Please join us in giving her a warm Lake Forest welcome! 💙🐆

💙 Help us welcome Caroline Costa to the Lake Forest Elementary family as one of our new first-grade teachers!

Caroline joins us from Thomas E. Kerns Elementary, where she taught first grade, bringing six years of teaching experience in Greenville County Schools. She has also had the unique opportunity to teach overseas in Bolivia, expanding her passion for education and learning.

This year has been especially exciting for Caroline and her family as they recently welcomed their beautiful daughter, Catherine, who is now seven months old. She and her husband, Steven, also share their home with a golden retriever named Peanut and a cat named Penguino.

Caroline is excited to join our first-grade team for the 2026-27 school year and is looking forward to meeting our students, families, and staff. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Leopard family! 💙🐆