Principal

Dr. Kellie Gebhardt was named principal at Goose Creek Elementary in June of 2022. She formerly served as the assistant principal at Sangaree Intermediate for seven years.

Before arriving at Sangaree Intermediate in 2009 as a curriculum coach, Dr. Gebhardt taught math at Whitesville Elementary and St. Stephen Elementary.

She is a product of Berkeley County, having graduated from Stratford High. She now has children of her own in the school district.

Dr. Gebhardt looks forward each year to the excitement and energy found in elementary-aged children. She is passionate about building relationships with community members and building a strong support system for students.

Assistant Principal

I’ve been an educator in Berkeley County for the past 17 years.  I’ve taught third through fifth grade, served as an interventionist, an instructional coach, a Title I Facilitator, and now I'm very excited to serve our students and families as Assistant Principal.  I graduated from Clemson University (Go Tigers!) with a B.A. in Elementary Education.  A few years later, I graded from the Citadel with a master's degree in Educational Leadership.  I have two elementary age children of my own who keep me busy but make me so happy every day!

I love coming to work each day to assist teachers and staff in providing the best education possible for our students so they can grow up to become successful members of our community.  I believe in educating the whole child.  We must provide support for students’ social-emotional well-being, as well as their academics, to truly empower successful learners.  Providing a high-quality education for these students will disrupt the cycle of poverty and improve our community in years to come. 

Feel free to contact me at martindeanne@bcsdschools.net or 843-820-8008 ext. 1012.

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tammy Alessandro is beyond excited to serve as the Assistant Principal of Goose Creek Elementary School. Prior to her role at Goose Creek Elementary, Mrs. Alessandro spent 15 years at Sangaree Elementary, also in Berkeley County. She began her education career there as a kindergarten teacher. After teaching for 11 years, Mrs. Alessandro served three years as the Title I Facilitator and one year as the Technology Instructional Coach.

Mrs. Alessandro attended the College of Charleston where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She went on to Charleston Southern University where she earned a Master’s of Elementary School Administration and Supervision. 

Mrs. Alessandro’s mission statement is to be dedicated to supporting teachers, staff, and families in such a way that we collaboratively build amazing opportunities for our children to develop academic, social-emotional, and leadership skills that result in lifelong success! She believes that all children will learn when they belong to a school where students are loved, challenged, and engaged in learning that is meaningful and memorable.

Mrs. Alessandro and her husband have two children and a dog. Her favorite pastimes include reading, relaxing on the porch with a cup of coffee, spending time with her family, and summer days at the beach or the pool.