2nd Grade

Robin Albrecht

Bio Coming Soon.

Shelly Cuthbertson

Immersion ELA/Social Studies

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 16th 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 15 years. We are the proud parents of our 12-year-old daughter, Harper, and 8-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 13th year teaching and 4th year here at Midway. 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 15 years. We have 2 daughters, Charlotte (13) and Caroline (10). I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, going to sporting events, and traveling. I am looking forward to another fantastic year at Midway!