Faculty & Staff

Joshua Howe is retired from the US Army where he served until 2016. He graduated from Cortland University with a B.S. in Physical Education and Exercise Science. This is his fourth year at Lowcountry Prep in an administrative roll. 

Lisa Frost has her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, Master's degree from Georgia State University, Master's degree in School Administration and Leadership from the University of Georgia and a specialist degree from Brenau University in Early Childhood Education as well as an add on certificate in gifted education K-12. Her teaching experience includes grades K-6th as well as recently serving as the STEM specialist for 5 years at her former school in Georgia. She has also served as an assistant principal for 3 years in one of the fastest growing school systems in the United States in Georgia. She loves early childhood and teaching reading to first graders and is enjoying her move to South Carolina. This is her first year at Low Country Prep. Go Marlins!

Mrs. Leslie McCants graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 1995 with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education She went on to receive her Master of Education degree in Elementary Education from Coastal Carolina University. This is her 31st year teaching and 4^th year at Lowcountry Preparatory School.

Ms. Keely Elliott graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a B.A. in Elementary Education in 2001.  This is her 14^th year teaching and 10^th year at Lowcountry Preparatory.

Mrs. Malinda Hill graduated from Clemson University in 2008 with a B.A. in Secondary Education with a focus in Mathematics. She then received her Master's degree in Mathematics from the College of Charleston in 2013. Mrs. Hill has been teaching since 2008, grades 5 through college-level. This is her 5th year with Lowcountry Preparatory School.  She currently teaches grades 9-12 at Lowcountry Preparatory and is an adjunct instructor at Horry Georgetown Technical College.

Ms. Kelly Parnell earned a B.A. in French at University of South Carolina ,1987. This is her 31th year of teaching and 7th year at Lowcountry Prep School.

Ms. Becky Schroeder graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Physics & Astronomy as well as a B.A. in Environmental Studies. At Pitt, she conducted four years of research in the Chemistry Department and presented it at two national conferences. She went on to receive a dual-M.A. degree in Natural Resources & Sustainable Development and International Affairs from American University and the UN-Mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica. Ms. Schroeder's former teaching experience includes 4 years working as a Museum and Planetarium Educator during college and 2 years of teaching English as a Foreign Language in Ecuador. This is her 10th year teaching science at Lowcountry Preparatory School.

Mr. Hoppy Smith graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Math and Education. His 44 years teaching have been spent at prestigious schools in Washington DC, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina, earning "Teacher of the Year" awards at each one. He is now enjoying his 6th year at Lowcountry Preparatory.

Ms. Riley Moore graduated from Wofford College in 2025 with a B.A. in English Literature. This is her first year teaching and first year at Lowcountry Preparatory.

Mrs. Riley Reaney Graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A in Spanish and Psychology (2024), and she will graduate in May with her Masters in Education. This is her 3rd year of teaching and 2nd year at Lowcountry Preparatory School.

Mrs. Kendall Mize-Thornton graduated from Reinhardt University with her B.A. in Mass Communications/Journalism (2004). She went on to receive her M.Ed. in Art Education and M.F.A (2007) from the University of Tennessee. This is her 17th year teaching Visual Art and her 3rd year teaching at Low Country Preparatory School.

Ms. Alyson Fisher graduated from University of South Carolina with concentrations in the humanities. This is her 6^th year teaching and 5^th year at Lowcountry Preparatory School.

Tony Starlight is the stage name of Brett Kucera, who has been a professional musician for over thirty years. Tony spent five years as a performance coach in Portland, OR. This is his fifth year leading the music department at LPS.

Ms Heather Javoroski graduated from Peace College with a degree in Communications in 1999.  She also graduated from Meredith College in 2000 in Early Childhood Education with an additional certification in K-6 Education and a certification in Special Education.  She has been teaching for over 20 years and this is her second year at Lowcountry Preparatory.