Amber Sparks made the daring move to Mount Pleasant having not visited in over 28 years. She bought a house she’d never seen and relocated her life with neither a job nor a friend in all of South Carolina. Our community welcomed her with open arms, and she has had an amazing experience learning to call Mount Pleasant home.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My daughters are 24 & 26. One lives in IA and the other lives in IL. My puppy Magnolia is the best! She’s a mini bernadoodle, and she’s so snuggly.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Originally, I taught high school AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, and AP Physics. I loved the kids but was looking for a different dynamic, so I jumped out to teach college mathematics instead. I did that for 21 years, but that got boring, so I enrolled in paralegal studies and earned my certification. Now I learn something new every single day!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mex 1, Red Drum, RiverTowne Public House, Crave, and Kiki & Rye
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
1 year
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Susan Rhoden, my realtor and BFF
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
New Zealand. I want to immerse myself in the Maori culture. I want to save a Kiwi and see a KeaI. Also, I want to take at least 3 of the 9 Great Walks.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Supernatural, Grace & Frankie, the John Wick movies, and Grease
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Fun is a lifestyle not a special occasion. If you have to plan your fun, (weekends only) you’re missing out!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Diving for pearls in Tahiti
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
The Killers or Gavin DeGraw
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jessica Bruegelmans. She’s such a fun foodie, and she always makes me laugh!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the Ravenel Bridge. I love walking it as much as crossing every day for work.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right here in Charleston. It has everything I could ever want and then some!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m smarter than I look. My IQ is 148. I have a BS in chemistry, MAEd in mathematics, a MA in Mathematics, and a paralegal certificate.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Banff, Canada. The summers have gorgeous turquoise waterfalls and rivers. The winter snowfall makes you feel like you’re in Austria.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Love fall so maybe October. I go all out on Christmas, and I love February 15th because all of the unsold V-day candy is 50% off!!!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mom. She keeps me focused and rational.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Gardenias & Chocolate
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Sparkly, Colorful, & Comfortable
Meet more Faces of Charleston: Hannah Carlson, Jordan Anderson and Clayton Woodson, and Joey Leviner.
