Kindergarten Teacher
Laura Dineen, B.A.
Laura Dineen believes in teaching the whole child so they become successful in today’s society. She has taught in Beaufort County since 2015 and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She encourages curiosity, questioning and hands-on learning opportunities to help shape the love for life long learning. Laura enjoys family time and sporting events when she is not in school. Go Stingrays!
Kindergarten Teacher
Laura Dineen, B.A.
Kindergarten Teacher
Amber Johnson, B.A.
Amber Johnson believes that kindergarten is where the magic begins. She joined Riverview in 2019 and earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education through Grand Canyon University. Her heart belongs with kindergarteners, where she has the joy of watching students grow from unsure beginners into confident readers, writers, thinkers, and classroom leaders. Ms. Johnson is passionate about building a strong foundation through creativity, encouragement, meaningful relationships, and plenty of laughter. She loves helping her students discover that they are capable of doing hard things and making the classroom a little more fabulous along the way.
Kindergarten Teacher
Amber Johnson, B.A.
1st Grade Teacher
Megan Bridge, B.S.
Megan Bridge came to Riverview in 2016 and has been teaching since 2008. Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from East Carolina University in 2007 and holds a Literacy Teacher endorsement. She believes her role as an elementary teacher is to nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of her students through hands-on activities, classroom discussion, and creating a safe, loving environment. She hopes to prompt students to think creatively and explore their natural curiosity. When she’s not at Riverview she is enjoying spending time at the beach with her husband Michael and two children Kylie and Benjamin.
1st Grade Teacher
Megan Bridge, B.S.
1st Grade Teacher
Leanne Jones, M. Ed.
Leanne Jones has been teaching since 2012 and happily joined the Riverview family in 2017. Leanne believes children are most successful when they feel loved, respected, and safe and they are encouraged to explore and engage in the community and world in which they live. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Wofford College and her Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. When Leanne is out of the classroom, she enjoys being on the water with her family and sneaking away to the mountains in the Upstate.
1st Grade Teacher
Leanne Jones, M.Ed.
1st Grade Teacher
Kate Redfern, M.A.T.
Kate Redfern came to Riverview in 2021. Ms. Redfern believes that children learn best when they are actively engaged, participating in hands on experiences, and feel loved. She earned her undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and has a Masters in the Arts of Teaching from Converse College. When she’s not teaching, Ms. Redfern enjoys spending time at the beach or on the water with her family and friends.
1st Grade Teacher
Kate Redfern, M.A.T.
2nd Grade Teacher
Kathy Brennan, M.Ed., NCBT
Kathy Brennan believes creating a strong classroom community is essential to her students being successful. She earned her master’s degree in elementary education in 1999 from Florida Atlantic University and completed her National Board Certification in 2009. When she’s not teaching, you can find her enjoying the beach with her family.
2nd Grade Teacher
Kathy Brennan, M.Ed., NCBT
2nd Grade Teacher
Heather Brem, M.Ed., NBCT
Heather Brem became a part of the RCS team in 2011. She feels building a safe and supportive environment at school turns a classroom of students into a community of learners who are curious about themselves, one another, and the world around them. She completed her undergraduate work at NC State and Meredith College. After teaching for a few years, she later earned her National Board Certification and her Master’s degree from Texas State in San Marcos. When not engaged with little people at school, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband, two kids, and golden retriever.
2nd Grade Teacher
Heather Brem, M.Ed., NBCT
2nd Grade Teacher
Alyssa Heitman, B.A.
Alyssa Heitman joined the Riverview family in 2021 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Georgia College and State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and an endorsement in reading. Alyssa believes her role as a teacher is to help students become life-long learners by providing a safe learning environment where students feel respected and encouraged to explore. When not in the classroom, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs.
2nd Grade Teacher
Alyssa Heitman, B.A.
2nd Grade Teacher
Liz Williams, M.Ed.
Liz Williams has been teaching at Riverview since 2010. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and early childhood education from the College of Charleston, a master’s degree in reading education from the The Citadel and holds an endorsement in gifted and talented education. Liz believes that children learn best with a hand-on approach in an atmosphere where they work cooperatively and know they are an important part of the classroom community. In her spare time Liz enjoys reading, bird watching, baking and and boating with her family.
2nd Grade Teacher
Liz Williams, M.Ed.
Cycle 1 Instructional Assistants
K Instructional Assistant
Amanda Adcox
Amanda Adcox joined Riverview in 2018. She earned her Phlebotomy certification from the Technical College of the Lowcountry in June 2021 and graduated with an Associate Degree from the Technical College of the Lowcountry in May 2025. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education and Child Development at Lander University and is expected to graduate in December 2026. Amanda coaches soccer and volleyball for the Riverview Stingrays and teaches morning care for the Tidewatch program. She is passionate about nurturing the whole child, fostering meaningful relationships with students, and creating a positive learning environment where every child can grow and succeed. Outside of school, Amanda enjoys spending time with her two children, Harley and Maddox, relaxing at the beach, and pampering her dog, Dolly.
K Instructional Assistant
Amanda Adcox
K Instructional Assistant
Theresa Drayton, B.A.
Theresa Drayton has a deep rooted love for Early Childhood Education. She loves to help to nurture and encourage lifelong learning of every student. Theresa loves to read, sing, and dance. When not in the classroom, you can find her hanging out with her adult children and grandchildren. Theresa is so excited to be a part of the Riverview Charter School family.
K Instructional Assistant
Theresa Drayton
1st Grade Instructional Assistant
Jessie McClam
Jessie McClam officially joined the Riverview team in 2024, but she has proudly been part of the Riverview family as a parent since 2015. She feels incredibly blessed to now serve as a teacher’s assistant at the school that has meant so much to her family over the years. Mrs. McClam believes children learn best when they feel loved, supported, challenged, and encouraged to be themselves. She is passionate about creating a classroom where every student feels valued and excited to learn each day. When she’s not in the classroom, you can usually find her cheering on her children from a court or a field.
1st Grade Instructional Assistant
Jessie McClam
1st Grade Instructional Assistant
Christy Pettit, Pharm.D.
Christy Pettit joined Riverview full time in 2021. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2004, and worked for 14 years as a pharmacist before changing paths. Christy believes that learning new things is essential at all ages, and strives to help each student have fun while being challenged to their potential. When not at Riverview, she enjoys running, kayaking, hiking or in general being active outside.
1st Grade Instructional Assistant
Christy Pettit, Pharm.D.
2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
Caroline Jackovich, B.A., B.S.
Caroline Jackovich believes that every child has an inherent spark of curiosity and potential to learn; they simply need the right person to help ignite that flame. Mrs. Jackovich earned her BA in History in 2011 and her BA in Elementary Education in 2016 both from Salem College. She also attained her BS in Child Development from Eastern Kentucky University in 2020. She joined the Riverview Family in 2024 and is so happy to be here! When she isn’t in the classroom you can find her either at Walt Disney World or on Hunting Island with her wife and two dogs.
2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
Caroline Jackovich, B.A., B.S.
2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
Cynthia Jani, B.S.
Cynthia Jani started with Riverview as a substitute teacher before joining the team as a Second Grade Assistant in 2022. Before starting a family, Cynthia was a biologist turned middle school science teacher and brings a plethora of experiences to the classroom. Now that her own children are in school, she loves engaging young learners to help them reach their potential and is thrilled to be part of the Riverview family. Outside of school, Cynthia and her family can be found involved with church activities, traveling and playing with friends in their neighborhood.
2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
Cynthia Jani, B.S.
