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.
Michael Heath, M.A.
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.
4th 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.
4th Grade Teacher
Kathy Brennan, M.Ed, NCBT
4th Grade Teacher
Shannon Duffy, M.Ed.
Like so many of my colleagues here at Riverview, I’m always looking forward to the start of a new school year and its endless possibilities for both students and faculty – we never know where life is going to take us! After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri, I moved to Birmingham, Alabama where I started teaching, and would later earn a Master’s from UAB, along with my American Montessori Society 6-9 credentials. I taught for 5 years in Birmingham and one year in Athens, Georgia before moving to Beaufort. With the birth of my oldest son, I took a break from teaching to raise my boys. After my youngest son headed off to preschool, I was drawn back to teaching where I had five wonderful years at EC Montessori School on Lady’s Island teaching the multi-age 1-3 grade class. I was drawn to Riverview because I saw that my philosophy of teaching matches so seamlessly with what teachers do here at Riverview: nurture the whole child, create meaningful and real world learning experiences, emphasize learning by doing, and love what you do!
4th Grade Teacher
Shannon Duffy, M.Ed.
4th Grade Teacher
Chelsea Mistic, M.Ed.
Chelsea Mistic joined Riverview in 2021. She is a devoted educator and proud spouse of a U.S. Marine and mother of two RCS Stingrays! She has taught in five states, and in Tokyo, driven by a passion for education and student empowerment. Her diverse experiences have enriched her understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Chelsea is committed to forming meaningful relationships with all students and nurturing their individual potential. Outside of the classroom, you can find Chelsea cheering for her kid’s sports teams or spending time on the water with her two pups.
4th Grade Teacher
Chelsea Mistic, 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.
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
Patrick Seitz, B.A.
Patrick Seitz makes instruction relevant, purposeful and interesting, differentiating with hands on, project bases instruction. Mr. Seitz has been teaching since 2012, but this is his first year at Riverview. He earned an associate in arts degree and bachelor in middle level education degree from the University of South Carolina, Columbia and holds an endorsement in gifted & talented education. When not at school, Mr. Seitz is usually outdoors involved in sports, gardening, or grilling.
5th Grade Teacher
Patrick Seitz, B.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
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
