PKES Panthers

We want to welcome Rachel Brooks to the PKES family! Mrs. Brooks will be teaching 1st grade for the 26-27 school year. Here is some more information about Mrs. Brooks.

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be joining this school community. I grew up in Manalapan, New Jersey, just about 25 minutes from the Jersey Shore, and I attended Rutgers University. For the past seven years, I’ve been a looping teacher, teaching both kindergarten and first grade, which has given me a deep love for watching my students grow over multiple years.

Outside of the classroom, I love spending time outdoors, going to the beach, cooking, and being with friends and family. I’m relocating to be closer to family and am thrilled to start this new chapter with my husband, our 5-month-old son Cooper, and our dog Jersey.

I can’t wait to get started, meet my students, and be part of such a wonderful community!

We want to welcome Alina Hartman to our PKES 5th grade team! Here is some information about Ms. Hartman.

Hello Pleasant Knoll! My name is Alina Hartman, and I am thrilled to be joining the 5th grade team this upcoming school year! This will be my 2nd year of teaching, but my 1st in Fort Mill. I am originally from Maryland, but moved to South Carolina to earn my bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina—Go Gamecocks! When I am not teaching, you can find me taking a Pilates class, reading a good book by the pool or beach, and spending time with family and friends. I am beyond excited to learn and grow as a Panther!

We want to welcome Bree Loftin to PKES for the 2026-2027 school year. Bree will be joining our team as a School Psychologist. Here is some more information about Mrs. Loftin.

My name is Bree Loftin, and I am thrilled to be joining the PKES team as a school psychologist this upcoming school year. I received my undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and recently graduated from Winthrop University’s School Psychology Program.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Landen, and our dog, Myla, as well as traveling and exploring new places. I am excited to become part of the PKES community and look forward to supporting students, families, and staff throughout the year!

We are excited for our annual "Popsicles with PKES Principals" this summer!

Join us as we visit neighborhoods throughout our school community to connect with families, answer questions, and celebrate the start of a new school year. We look forward to seeing everyone on July 14 and July 15.

More details will be shared as we get closer to the event dates.

We can't wait to visit with our PKES families and kick off another great year together!

We want to welcome Susan Koljesar to PKES for the 2026-2027 school year. Susan will be joining our special education team as an instructional assistant. Here is some more information about Mrs. Koljesar.

My name is Susan Koljesar, and I’m thrilled to be joining PKES again as a Special Setting Assistant. My family and I have lived in Fort Mill since 2008, although I’m originally from the Pittsburgh area. We are huge Penn State and Steelers fans! I love spending time with my husband Zelimir, our sons Tony and Andy, and our two dogs.