Hello parents, guardians and students.

 

My Name is Paul Dodd.  I am honored to be given the opportunity of working with the 'little chiefs' at McCormick Elementary School for the 2020-21 School Year. It is a responsibility and opportunity I embrace and sincerely look forward to working alongside you to educate the students in the wonderful subject of Physical Education.

 

 

 I was born and raised in Sheffield, England.

   

 

I graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 1995 with  B.A (Hons) 

 

 I attended Chiltern Teacher Training College in London, England.  I became a qualified Physical Education K -12 teacher in July 1998.  I am certified to teach in any country within the EEU (European Economic Union).

 

 

 I emigrated to the United States in 1998 and attended Lander University in Greenwood, SC where I graduated in December 2000 with a Masters in Elementary Education.  I passed the PRAXIS teaching exam in Elementary Education and Physical Education in July 2000, receiving K-12 certified teacher status in South Carolina.  I reside in Greenwood to this day, with my 8 year old son.

 

 

I taught Physical Education in Greenwood, SC from 2000 - 2010.

I taught Physical Education at John De La Howe school in McCormick, SC from 2010 - 2014.

I have taught Physical Education in McCormick , SC since October 2014.

 

                                                                  

 

I am honored to be an employee of such a wonderful district and have the opportunity to interact and educate the students of McCormick County.  I look forward to meeting each of you as the students and I embark on the wonderful journey of Elementary Physical Education.  Please feel free to e-mail me doddp@Mccormick.k12.sc.us or call me at the Elementary School on 864. 443.2292  

 

Many Thanks