Special Edition -
New Faculty Members


Eagle Email
 August 23, 2017
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to the new faculty members joining Selwyn this year! We are so pleased these amazing teachers have chosen to become a part of our school community. Below you will find their pictures with some brief biographical information. Be sure to say hello when you see them at "Meet Your Teacher" this Thursday, August 24.
Introducing...
Erin Black
1st Grade Teacher
A Charlotte native, Mrs. Erin Black graduated from Clemson with a BA in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Graduate Degree in Counseling from The Citadel. She has taught Counseling, Kindergarten, and First Grade.

Her husband is Tyler, and they have two children, Caiden and Siena. Erin enjoys baking, exercising and spending time with family. She is very excited to be joining the Selwyn family!
Amy Mateer
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Amy Mateer is a graduate of UNCG with a BA in Early Education and Family Studies. Originally from Richmond, VA, she is entering her eighth year of teaching. While at Martinsville City Schools, she received recognition as a "Most Influential Teacher."

Amy has been married to her husband, Brian for fourteen years. They have four children (Mackenzie, Kylie, Madelyn, and Katelyn), all of whom currently attend Selwyn. A lover of all sports, she cheers loudest for both the Carolina Panthers and Penn State Football. Amy also enjoys cooking, DIY projects, her daughters, and being a teacher.
Grey Brownlow
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Grey Brownlow, another Charlotte native, is a graduate of Davidson, and holds Masters Degrees from UNC and Queens. She has experience teaching Fourth Grade, as well as being a Literacy Specialist.

Grey and her husband, Robbie, have three children (Reid, Jane, & Mac) - all Selwyn graduates. When not teaching, Grey enjoys hiking, reading, spending time with family, and going to the beach or mountains.

Fun fact: Not only was Grey a Selwyn parent for ten years, she is also a past Selwyn PTA President! She is thrilled to now be teaching at Selwyn!
Ellie Mueller
4th Grade Teacher
Originally from Potomac, Maryland, Mrs. Ellie Mueller graduated from Elon with a degree in Elementary & Special Education. She also earned a Masters degree from Johns Hopkins in Administration and Teacher Development and Leadership. She has experience teaching various Elementary grade levels.

Ellie, along with her husband, Andy, and son, Evan, arrived in Charlotte just this summer. Ellie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as hiking and swimming in the great outdoors. She is very excited to be at Selwyn!
Leigh Shuford
5th Grade Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Leigh Shuford is originally from West Bend, Wisconsin, and graduated from UNCC after studying Elementary Education and History. Leigh has taught for nine years within CMS, and was recognized as a TWC "Teacher of the Year."

Leigh and her husband of fifteen years, Gary, have two daughters. Marley is in Sixth Grade at AG Middle, and Maddie is in Third Grade at Sewlyn. Leigh enjoys coaching Girls on the Run , and is a fan of the Carolina Panthers (and Green Bay Packers). She is thrilled to be part of the Selwyn family!
Jill Tan
ESL Teacher
Mrs. Jill Tan graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Elementary Education, as well as a degree in Reading Education from Winthrop. She has prior experience working with Kindergarten and First Grade, as well as six years in ESL.

Jill is originally from Columbia, Maryland and has been married to Tony for twelve years. They have two children - a son, Syler, and a daughter, Kinsey. She enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, eating amazing food, and spending time with her children. She is happy to be joining the Selwyn Faculty!
Faculty On The Move
Along with our new teachers, several current Selwyn faculty members are on the move this year. Faculty changes are as follows: Ms. Reeves is moving to Kindergarten and Mrs. Valois is moving to First Grade. Ms. Wiliams is moving to Third Grade and Ms. Gardepe is moving to Fourth Grade. Mr. Lin and Ms. Kuykendall are both moving to Fifth Grade. We wish them all the best and much success!