Morningside
Middle School
Meet Our Team
Coach Denicsha "DeeDee" Bennamon
Teacher - Social Studies
Department Chair - Social Studies
MMS Athletic Coordinator
Varsity Girl's Basketball Coach at Military Magnet Academy
denicsha_bennamon@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Social Studies
I am a North Charleston, SC native with a strong academic and athletic background. My passion is teaching and coaching.
Colleges: Lander University (BS Social Studies Secondary Education) and [Master's Degree -Teaching and Learning (Instructional Technology)]
Industries: Criminal Justice, Education, and Retail
About Me: I am family oriented and enjoy eating crabs.
Mr. Shanard Deas
Teacher - Social Studies
shanard_deas@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Social Studies
Ms. Reagan Eppes
Teacher - Science
reagan_eppes@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Science
This is my first year in education and at Morningside! I have lived in Charleston since I was 15, and I am so excited to be giving back to the community that helped raise me!
College: Coastal Carolina University (BS Marine Science)
Industries: Education, Entertainment
About Me: I have worked at Disney through the Disney College Program twice!
Mrs. Richelle Gilchrist
Teacher - Math
Department Chair - Math
richelle_gilchrist@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Math
I have taught at Morningside for 15 years and I have a total of 19 years of teaching experience. I hail from the charming city of Barnwell, S.C.
Colleges: Claflin University (BS Education), University of South Carolina Columbia (MEd Language & Literacy and MEd Library and Information Science)
Industries: Education
About Me: I am a twin.
Ms. Vanessa Senior
Teacher - Math
vanessa_senior@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Math
I have been in education for 23 years and this is my third at Morningside middle school. I was on the committee who created the new 2025 Math Standards.
Colleges: Claflin University (BS Elementary Education) Concordia University (MS Curriculum & Instruction with a emphasis in Math)
Industries: Accounting, Education
About Me: My favorite book is The Coldest Winter Ever and my favorite happy place is Jamaica
Mrs. Domonique Thompson
Teacher - ELA
Department Chair - ELA
domonique_thompson@charleston.k12.sc.us
Courses taught:
7th grade ELA and Honors ELA
I have worked as a 7th grade ELA teacher at MMS for 10 years.
College: University of SC - Upstate
Industries: Finance, Education
About Me: I graduated from Charleston County Schools.
Ms. Jennifer Thompson
Teacher - Science
jennifer_thompson@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade Science
I love to travel and spend time with my family. My background is in geology and the hazards.
Colleges: College of Charleston (BS Geology) College of Charleston (Masters in Education in Math & Science for Teachers) American College of Education (Masters in Education - Curriculum & Instruction)
Industries: Retail, Food & Beverage, Education
About Me: I have been to seven countries.
Ms. Bari White
Teacher - ELA
School Improvement Committee Member
Bari_White@charleston.k12.sc.us
Course taught:
7th grade ELA
I'm coming from North Carolina and I have been teaching for 13 years. I'm engaged and I have 2 young men and a one grandson. I enjoy educating students and helping them reach their highest potential.
Colleges: Fayetteville State University
Industries: Education, Military, Food Industry
About Me: I'm a retired Air Force veteran