South Lawrence School

We would like to welcome Mrs. Susan Riedel to our SLS Family!

After retiring from Florence City Schools with 35 years experience, I am excited to join South Lawrence School as a Resource teacher! I graduated from Vanderbilt with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and hold a Master’s degree and Education Specialist degree from UNA.
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 37 years. We have three adult children (2 married, 1 newly engaged) and one granddaughter who is pure joy! Outside of school my time is typically spent with family, but I do enjoy a good book, the beach and baking.
I am thrilled to be part of the SLS family and look forward to a year of learning, growth and new friendships.

We would like to welcome Mr. Daniel Smith to our SLS Family!

Hey everyone! My name is Daniel Smith, and I’m excited to be joining the Math Department at South Lawrence School. I graduated from Loretto High School in 2019 and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from University of Tennessee Southern in 2025.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work in the school system at South Lawrence School, E.O. Coffman Middle School, and Loretto High School as an Educational Assistant. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community by educating students in the same place where I once attended school. Outside of school, I enjoy football, sports, music, and spending time with family and friends.

Go Stallions and Go Mustangs! 🐴

We would like to welcome Ms. Amanda McMahan to our SLS Family in a different role!

Hey guys! My name is Amanda McMahan, and I am so excited to be returning to South Lawrence School this year in a different role, as a classroom teacher! It is especially meaningful to me because South Lawrence is also where I went to school growing up, so being able to come back and teach here truly feels special.

I have worked in education for several years as an educational assistant at SLS and as a substitute teacher for Lawrence County before that. After 6 years as an educational assistant, I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from WGU in 2025 and am incredibly thankful and excited to begin this new chapter in the classroom.

Outside of school, life is busy and full of exciting changes! I am getting married this October to Bubba Carter. Between my son, Case, and soon to be stepson, Jaxon, we stay busy at ball games all year long and definitely have a lot of fun along the way. We also enjoy going to Tennessee Vols football games every chance we get. Go Vols!

Family is a huge part of my life, and I love being involved in school and community activities whenever I can. I am passionate about creating a supportive classroom where students feel encouraged to learn and grow. I’m so thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait to meet my kiddos and get started this school year!

GO STALLIONS! 😊

We would like to welcome Mrs. Brandi Sanders to our SLS Family!

Hi, everyone! My name is Brandi Sanders and I am so excited to rejoin the SLS family! 🖤
I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University in November 2025. During the last half of the 2025-2026 school year, I had the privilege of teaching 5th grade math.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on walks and hikes, reading a good book, and of course, enjoying a good cup of coffee! ☺️

I am truly excited for this new school year and cannot wait to get to know my students and their families! 🤍🖤

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