Berkeley Middle School Bucks

🦌💙💛 Meet Our Newest Berkeley Buck! 💙💛🦌
We're excited to welcome Ms. Spell to the Berkeley Middle School family!
Ms. Spell was born and raised in Moncks Corner, SC and was lucky enough to attend Berkeley Elementary, Middle, and High schools. She has been teaching for 21 years where she has taught both 5th and 6th grades. Ms. Spell began her teaching career at BMS and is so excited to come back. This place has always felt like home. She is most excited to teach a new grade level and to share her love for learning!

🦌💙💛 Meet Our Newest Berkeley Buck! 💙💛🦌
We're excited to welcome Ms. Kessler to the Berkeley Middle School family! Join us in giving her a warm welcome as we begin another great year of learning, growth, and success.
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" My name is Mrs. Kessler, and I am thrilled to be teaching 6th Grade Math at Berkeley Middle School this year!

This year marks her 17th year in education, and she have spent her entire teaching career working with 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Throughout her career, she has been committed to continually growing as an educator so she can provide the best learning experiences for her students.

She holds endorsements in Gifted and Talented Education, STEAM Education, and the South Carolina Read to Succeed Literacy Endorsement. In addition to teaching, she has had the privilege of serving as a mentor teacher for first-year educators, a South Carolina Certified Evaluator, a Berkeley County School District Personalized Learning Explorer, and a BCSD Math Teacher Leader. Ms. Kessler has also contributed to the development of our district’s Gifted and Talented curriculum resources, including work on district pacing guides and the Curriculum Hub. Most recently, she was honored to receive two grants to support innovative STEAM projects.

One of the favorite members of her classroom is her class pet, Rocky, a five-year-old bearded dragon who loves “learning” right alongside the students! He enjoys greeting students each day and is always a fun part of our classroom community.

When she's not at school, you’ll often find her running, cycling, reading a good book, or entertaining one of her kids or pets! Ms. Kessler has a 6th grader and an 8th grader at BMS, 2 huskies, 2 bearded dragons, a gecko, and a snake! She enjoys challenging herself with new goals and love bringing that same growth mindset into my classroom.

What excites her the most about this school year is helping students become confident problem solvers who believe in themselves as mathematicians. She want every student to see that math is much more than numbers—it is a way of thinking that connects to science, technology, engineering, everyday decision-making, and the world around us. Her goal is to create a classroom where students feel safe to ask questions, persevere through challenges, think critically, and celebrate their growth. She can’t wait to learn alongside my students and make this an incredible year filled with curiosity, collaboration, and success.

By the end of the year, you’ll probably hear many of her students affectionately refer to her as “Mrs. Frizzle with a calculator!” I believe learning should be filled with curiosity, creativity, exploration, and plenty of fun—and she can’t wait to share that adventure with her students this year! 😊"

🦌💙💛 Meet Our Newest Berkeley Buck! 💙💛🦌
We're excited to welcome Ms. Richardson to the Berkeley Middle School family! Join us in giving her a warm welcome as we begin another great year of learning, growth, and success.
The Berkeley Standard: Stronger Together. Better Every Day.

With significant amount of years and experience in special education, Ms. Richardson has dedicated her career to supporting students with diverse learning needs and helping them reach their full potential. Her professional background also includes experience in higher education and partnering with families and community stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for student success. She believes that strong relationships and collaboration are essential to fostering a positive learning environment. Ms. Richardson is excited to join the Berkeley Middle School community and look forward to celebrating the growth, achievements, and success of every student.

📣 The first edition of The Berkeley Standard is here! 💙💛

Our July newsletter is packed with important back-to-school information to help your family get ready for an amazing year at Berkeley Middle School!

Inside you'll find:
✔️ A message from our principal
✔️ Meet the Teacher information
✔️ School supply lists
✔️ Returning Student Registration reminders
✔️ Student dress code information
✔️ Arrival and dismissal updates
✔️ Volunteer opportunities
✔️ Upcoming events and important dates

Be sure to check your email for the newsletter. We look forward to partnering with you as we begin a school year focused on excellence, growth, and success for every student.

The Berkeley Standard — Stronger Together. Better Every Day. 🦌💙💛