I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Francis Marion University, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s Degree in Media Sciences from Winthrop University. I taught in public schools as a classroom teacher for nine years before coming to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. I am currently in my 10th year here.

I have always enjoyed teaching at the elementary level because the students are so impressionable and, as a teacher, I have always felt that I could have a positive influence on their futures. I believe this to be especially true at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School because in addition to demonstrating my strong faith in God, I can actively teach it!

E-mail me at mlee@stpaulschoolsc.com

Mary Lee   

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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