3rd Grade Teacher
Shelly Brutcher, M.Ed.
Shelly Brutcher began her teaching career in 2005. She graduated from the University of South Carolina Beaufort with a BA in Early Childhood Education and then received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix. She became a National Board Certified teacher and joined the Riverview family in 2016. She is a certified Evaluator and Mentor and is passionate about creating a learning environment where all children can learn. Shelly has a husband, two boys, and a dog and spends her time outside of school cheering her boys on with their travel baseball teams. Shelly feels blessed to be a part of the Riverview family and looks forward to another amazing year.
3rd Grade Teacher
Shelly Brutcher, M.Ed., NBCT
3rd Grade Teacher
Erica Collins, M.A.T.
Erica Collins challenges her students with higher level thinking, problem solving abilities, and academic choice. She strives to integrate Global awareness into daily learning goals. Mrs. Collins started her teaching career in 2019 and happily joined the Riverview Team in 2021. She holds a master’s of arts in teaching from University of North Carolina Wilmington. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Tim and their three children. Her favorite activities are having family game night and taking trips to the library.
3rd Grade Teacher
Erica Collins, M.A.T.
3rd Grade Teacher
Marissa Snyder, M.Ed.
Marissa Snyder believes in setting high expectations for students and that when they feel valued and and engaged in learning, they will rise to meet those expectations. Mrs. Snyder has been teaching since 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education as well as her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction at Gannon University in her home town, Erie, Pennsylvania. Outside of school, you are most likely to find Mrs. Snyder, her husband, and their daughters playing in their backyard or visiting Disney World.
3rd Grade Teacher
Marissa Snyder, M.Ed.
Technology Integrator
Suzi Prekop, M.Ed.
Suzi Prekop joined Riverview in 2017. She believes that students flourish best when relationships have been established and seeks to help students discover what they excel in and what they don’t so they can succeed. Teaching since 1991, Suzi holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ursuline College, a Masters in Early Childhood Education from The University of South Carolina and Masters in Educational Technology from Lesley University. She recently completed the coursework for Gifted and Talented endorsement. Outside of school, she is a yogi, daily walker, beach lover and finds comfort cooking, canning and baking.
4th Grade Teacher
Suzi Prekop, M.Ed.
4th Grade Teacher
Mary Smith
Mary Smith came to Riverview in 2022. She believes that focusing on the whole child allows students to use their whole self to direct their own learning. In her fourth grade classroom, you will see students taking the lead in their learning by taking risks and expressing themselves. Mary holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Charleston Southern University and an endorsement in Gifted and Talented Education. She is pursuing a Master’s of Education degree from The University of South Carolina Aiken in Educator Leadership. When she’s not teaching, you might find Mrs. Smith spending time with her husband Trey, daughter Emmah, and their dogs Cedar and Chloe.
4th Grade Teacher
Mary Smith, M.Ed.
4th Grade Teacher
Nicole Klumb
Nicole Klumb believes that children learn best by doing and can truly grow into who they are meant to be through cooperative, hands-on learning and a supportive community. Mrs. Klumb began working in beautiful Beaufort County schools in 2004. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2010. When she is not in the classroom, Mrs. Klumb is spending time outdoors, typically camping or boating, with her husband, Scott, and two boys, Shane and Owen. Mrs. Klumb has always had a passion for working with children and has taught and worked with young people in many capacities over her career. Mrs. Klumb is elated to be a part of the Riverview community as both a parent and an educator and cannot wait to navigate the learning journey with her students this year!
4th Grade Teacher
Nicole Klumb
Guest Teacher
Tami Ortega, M.Ed.
Tami Ortega teaches 5th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies and brings a deep love of learning into her classroom each day. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Chico, and a Master’s degree in Education from Fresno State. After teaching in California for 21 years, she relocated to Beaufort in 2022 and is excited to continue her teaching journey in a new community. In addition to her role in the classroom, she also serves as the Guest Teacher Coordinator for Riverview. She is passionate about helping students grow as confident readers, writers, and critical thinkers, and she enjoys creating a classroom environment where curiosity, respect, and a love of learning thrive.
5th Grade Teacher
Tami Ortega, M.Ed.
5th Grade Teacher
Jill Scheper, M.A.
Jill Scheper was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina and has been living in Beaufort for over 20 years. She is married to a Beaufort native. They love to spend time with their children, travel, hike and go out on the boat. Mrs. Scheper has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Teaching from the University of SC. She was Nationally Board Certified in 2009 and holds Gifted and Talented endorsement. She approaches teaching from a whole child perspective. While students in her class will be learning academics through a variety of methods, they will also be striving to successfully collaborate with others, monitor their own behavior, and make responsible decisions. If a child can master those skills while also developing a love for learning then he or she has an excellent foundation for adulthood- which is her ultimate goal as a teacher.
5th Grade Teacher
Jill Scheper, M.A.
5th Grade Teacher
Jessica Vickers, M.Ed.
Jessica Vickers came to Riverview in 2021. You will find her engaging her students in Math and Science through hands-on, real world investigations. Mrs. Vickers received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Masters in K-8 Math/Science from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. She has been teaching in Beaufort since 2013 and holds an endorsement in gifted and talented education. When she is not teaching you will most likely find her out on the boat with her husband Dusty and dog Penny.
5th Grade Teacher
Jessica Vickers, M.Ed.
5th Grade Teacher
Jake Woelke, M.Ed.
Jake Woelke has been invested in education his entire life, having received a Bachelor’s in English and Writing from USC Beaufort and a Master’s in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. In Mr. Woelke’s classroom, you will find students engaging, exploring, and experimenting with physical and abstract concepts through do-it-yourself learning and the lens of real-world application. Mr. Woelke believes that the key to interacting with the larger world around you in a significant way is to prioritize connection (in every sense), community investment, and personal growth. When not in the classroom, Mr. Woelke is usually spending time with family, hanging with his dog Southpaw, playing music, studying a new concept, or exploring somewhere outdoors.
5th Grade Teacher
Jake Woelke, M.Ed.
