2nd Grade

Kylie Baker

Hi! My name is Kylie Baker. I’m super excited to start my first year here at Midway. This will be my twelfth year as an educator. I’ve taught 3rd grade, kindergarten, and been an inclusion/ resource teacher. I graduated in 2014 from Southwestern University with a B.S in Early Childhood Education. My little family is moving here from Tucson, Az. My husband and I have two precious boys who keep us busy and laughing constantly, Harrison (3) and Everett (1). I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning and fun! 

Shelly Cuthbertson

It is always exciting to begin a new school year at MES! I began my teaching career teaching second grade in Jacksonville, Florida. After moving to Lexington in 2002, I took a teaching position at LMES. I have been a part of the Midway family since 2014. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Florida. My teaching experience includes teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades and gifted/academically talented. I am thrilled to be teaching second grade at MES and hope to make it the best year yet! 

Serene Owens

Hi Mustangs!! I joined the Midway Family in 2019 and I am excited about another great year! This is my 15th year teaching! I attended USC and graduated with my B.A. in Early Childhood Education. I received my Master’s degree in Education in Language, Literacy, and Culture from Coastal Carolina. My husband and I have been married for 14 years. We are the proud parents of our 11-year-old daughter, Harper, and 7-year-old twin boys, Jackson and Colton. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am so excited about a great year of learning and building relationships with my students at Midway!

Cathy Peksenar

Immersion Math/Science

Bonjour Mustangs! I have been working at Midway Elementary since 2004. I first worked as a kindergarten assistant in a regular class, then in the French Immersion class. I completed my teaching certification through the PACE program and have been the 2nd grade French Immersion teacher since 2012. I am originally from France but I have been living in Lexington for many years now. I have two grown up children, Izlen and Celine. In my spare time I like to read and cook. My family and I also enjoy traveling. We have spent many summers abroad visiting family, discovering different regions of France and other European countries. I am looking forward to a great year!

Molly Pope

Hi! I am Molly Pope and this will be my eleventh year teaching and seventh year at Midway! I attended Winthrop University and graduated with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I am dual certified in Elementary Education. I also taught for two months in China, teaching English to third and fifth grade students. In my free time, I love spending time with my energetic boys Ford (6) and Rett (4), going to the beach, and eating Chick-Fil-A! I am so excited about a fun year full of laughing, learning, and making lasting relationships with my kiddos at Midway. Go Mustangs!

Caitlyn Wiley

Hi! I am Caitlyn Wiley, and this will be my 12th year teaching. I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Early Childhood Education, and I am a huge fan of the Gamecocks. My husband and I have been married for 14 years. We have 2 daughters, Charlotte (12) and Caroline (9). I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, going to sporting events, and traveling. I am looking forward to another fantastic year at Midway!