Matt Masie is a percussionist on the faculty of Hungry Monk Music in North Charleston. A former member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, he has performed with many ensembles in the Lowcountry, including the North Charleston Pops!, Charleston Stage, and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family….
Patrina & Candace Aku
Candace and Patrina Aku were both born and raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. They’re wives and moms of two daughters and 2 boy pups. Passionate about community affairs and invested in creating the changes they would like to see, the couple noticed our community was missing a dedicated space to host events for…
Terris Thompson
Terris L. Thompson is the founder and operator of PTA, Pinnacle Training Academy LLC, the premier training facility of Berkeley County. PTA has personal trainers that specialize in athletic training, one on one training, group training, youth training, nutrition, and, of course, injury prevention and rehabilitation. A former collegiate athlete, Terris played football at Kentucky…
Joe Warring
Joe Warring feels blessed to live in Charleston. He moved here six years ago with his family. Since then they have felt nothing but love for our beautiful city and warm community. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I’ve been happily married for over three decades with awesome kids and grandkids!…
Dan Seiden
A recovering Yankee, Dan Seiden was born and raised in Avon, CT where his unique childhood fostered his appreciation for learning and inspired his career in education. His high school experience as a day student at Avon Old Farm School for boys– one part Hogwarts and one part Dead Poets Society– could best be described…
Wendy Hudson
Wendy Hudson is a pastor at Two Rivers Church. She loves to bake, drink coffee, and spend time outdoors in the sun. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have three teens – Anya, 13; Wesley, 15; and Jackson, 18. Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career….
Meg McCue-Jones
Meg McCue-Jones has been in the Lowcountry for 15 years and LOVES it here. During the day, Meg works with apes and otters at the International Primate Protection League. In the evenings, she coaches soccer at SURF in the North Area. A mom of one with a family of three, Meg enjoys time with her…
Tony DeShan
Originally from Metro Atlanta, Tony DeShan decided to call Charleston home 6 years ago after a wonderful family visit here in the Lowcountry! The charm of Charleston as well as the available territory for Mathnasium prompted Tony to move his family from big city Atlanta to quaint and relaxing Charleston. Q: Please tell us…
Irina Pevzner
Irina Pevzner was born in Ukraine, grew up in Latvia, and moved to the US when she was almost 20 years old. Irina has been in Charleston since 2003 and has held her current role as Executive Director of the Charleston Academy of Music for 6 years now. In short, she is a pianist, an…
Lindy Fabyanic
Lindy Fabyanic is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but spent time living in both San Francisco and New York working as a professional ballet dancer. After retiring, Lindy moved back to Pittsburgh where she met her husband. They jumped at the adventure to move their family to Charleston in 2015 and currently live on James Island….