I am the second-grade teacher at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. I attended Winthrop University and I am currently attending Converse for additional certification. This is my fourth year teaching and my second year at St. Paul. I always knew teaching was in my blood from the moment I took a step into a school building. I love the learning experience and I am glad I can be a helpful step in a child’s learning ladder.

I also attended St. Paul and I am a proud alumni and I love teaching here. It is always an honor to know that the teachers I grew to love and respect are now my friends and co-workers.

E-mail me at keckley@stpaulschoolsc.com

Krista Eckley

Second grade

Empowering God’s Children… To grow in faith To achieve academic excellence To become strong leaders To serve the community To protect the environment …To be the best they can be!

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From the principal

I am very proud to be the Principal at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. This is my ninth year here and it has been a wonderful experience; I have grown and learned so much! We have such a warm and involved school family!

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. My Master’s Degree is in School Administration. 

I taught Special Education classes in Spartanburg’s District 6, then moved to Miami, Fla., where I taught for 18 years and was a principal for five years. For four years I acted as an Educational Consultant to hospitals that served children with psychiatric/psychological illnesses.

I am very happy to be back in Spartanburg. I graduated form Spartanburg High School. Now I am back at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School where I was very active in the Parish CYO and my seven youngest brothers and sisters went to school. 

— Patti Lanthier

E-mail me at

planthier@stpaulschoolsc.com