Special Education

Lorraine Annunziato
843-650-5600

I am originally from Long Island, New York.  I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in 2005. I received a Masters in Special Education in 2007. I have been teaching Moderate/Severe students eight years in Horry County Schools.  I love working at Saint James High School.  Go Sharks!

Steve Brunty
650-5600
I grew up in Southern Ohio.  I am a graduate of Marshall University located in Huntington, West Virginia where I obtained both a BA Degree in Secondary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education.  I currently teach students with special needs here at St. James High School and am very involved in our school's Learner's At Work Program.

April Lindsey

Kerry Melson
650-5600
I grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point with a BS in Speech Therapy in 1981.  I moved to Florida in 1990 and then to Asheville, North Carolina in 1993.  I pursued a Master’s Degree in Education at Western Carolina University, graduating in 1998.  We relocated to Columbia, South Carolina in 1999, and then to Pawleys Island in 2002.

Emily Scheffler
650-5600

Tara Watts
650-5600
I am from Summerville, South Carolina.  I have my degree in science at The College of Charleston in 1994.  I currently teach in the Occupational Credentials program.  I feel very fortunate to teach at Saint James High School.  We are Palmetto’s Finest. 

Kathryn Clang
843-650-5600

Timothy Cutnaw
843-650-5600

M.A.T. Special Education
I am a native of Ohio and a graduate of Liberty University. I lived in Norwalk, Ohio until I was 18 and joined the military.  I served in the Air Force for 22 years as a C-130 Crew Chief, Flight Engineer and traveled the world; although, I was only stationed in North Carolina and Arkansas.  While in NC, I vacationed in Myrtle Beach and after retiring from the military in Arkansas, decided to make our home here.  I have two children at home and two that are grown as well as my wonderful wife, Tiffany.  I initially completed my student teacher observations at St James High and wanted to be a permanent fixture ever since.  However, I taught at Palmetto Bays Elementary and Virtual School for a total of 6 years before making the move to SJHS.  I thoroughly enjoy serving as a Co Teacher in English 1 and 2 classes working with all students in need.  I absolutely love the lightbulb moments in students when they realize, through something I said or question I asked, the answer they were looking for or concept they previously did not understand.  Go Sharks!

Richard Effinger
843-650-5600

Crystal Ghinis
843-650-5600

 Kimberly Nevers
M.S. Special Education
I am a native of Connecticut and a graduate of Central Connecticut State University. In Connecticut, I taught for fifteen years and had a career in business ten years prior to my teaching tenure. I moved to Murrells Inlet in July, 2017 after vacationing there for many years, and joined the St. James family shortly after. My greatest accomplishment and pride are my two children who are now grown. I love the beach, being outside in nature, traveling to the mountains, or going wherever my motorcycle will take me!

Robert Alfonso
Paraprofessional

Lambeerg@horrycountyschools.net

843-650-5600

My names is Ilaina Amberg, this is my first year at SJHS. Prior to this job I was a 911 dispatcher. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, the occasional trip to target, and going to the beach. I am an avid coffee lover and a big hockey fan. I am excited for this school year and being apart of the shark family! 

Donna Augustine
Paraprofessional

Robert Cochran
Paraprofessional

Kimberly Coleman
Paraprofessional

Linda McKenny
Paraprofessional

Marcus Moody
Paraprofessional

Imogene Ripps
Paraprofessional

Marcella Swans
Paraprofessional