Special Education

Beverly McAteer

My name is Beverly McAteer and I have taught in York School District One since 1997. After spending my first five years in other districts, I was very excited to "move home."  All but two years have been spent with special learners at every class, level and category possible. I love my kids and their families and strive to help them reach their highest level possible; I especially delight in helping my parents be their child's best advocate. I live locally with my husband and adult son and two rowdy fur-babies. Our family enjoys spending time at the coast, competing in off-shore fishing tournaments. Well....they compete; I just drive the boat.

 Winthrop University – Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Masters in Elementary Education
Gardner Webb University-- Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction

Anna Bosson (Assistant)

Summer Freeman (Assistant)

Hello, my name is Summer Freeman. I have lived in York, SC my whole life and I am a proud YCHS graduate class of 2020. I started assisting for the school district in 2021. I automatically fell in love with the feeling of teaching. I am very excited for the opportunity given to me to be a part of Cotton Belt!

Connie Roberts (Assistant)

My name is Connie Roberts. I was born in New York state, raised in Colorado, and have lived in the Carolinas since 1991. After which seemed like a lifetime of working in retail, I made a career change and started subbing for the district in 2016.  I immediately fell in love with assisting in special Ed. I was hired on in 2017.

I am married, have three kids and five grandchildren. I love spending time with them, camping and fishing. I look forward to being a part of the Cotton Belt family.

Scottee Horne

My name is Scottee Horne; I'm a York native, and a proud product of YSD1 (and CBES!) My favorite days are spent with my husband and two daughters. I enjoy rocking on the back porch rocking chairs, and planning a good Disney trip! I am so thankful for the additional family given to me by Cotton Belt – we are truly the best team!

Winthrop University: B.S. in Special Education with a concentration in Intellectual and Severe Disabilities

Angie Broome (Assistant)

My name is Angie Broome. I am a native of York, SC where I live with my husband and our two dogs. I graduated from York Technical College. I worked at Head Start for 20 years before joining the Cotton Belt family

Brian Dover (Assistant)

I am a native of York, SC, where I live with my wife and 2 children. I am a York Tech graduate and spent 26 years in the medical field. 

Joyce Ellingson (Assistant)

My name is Joyce Ellingson. I graduated from Clover High in 1976, earned my B.S. in Art Education from the University of South Carolina in 1981 and with a minor in Sculpture, promptly followed my dream of becoming a Glassblower in Colorado.

After twenty-five years in the Glassblowing field I was able to follow my second career passion and became an educator of Elementary age students.

Angela Good (Assistant)

Hello, my name is Angela Good. I am a special education teacher assistant at CBES. I have worked in Early Childhood Education for 32 years. I have been married for 21 years, with 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren, while living in York for 51 years. As a child growing up with a physical disability myself, I always had a desire to give back to the community. My motto is: History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children. – Nelson Mandela

Madison Merritt (Assistant)

My name is Madison Merritt. I live in the York area with my husband and 4 children. I have worked with children of all ages for most of my life. I am a busy momma and I absolutely love it! I enjoy spending time with my family, Gamecock football, and camping.  I am so grateful to be part of the CBES family.

Lindsey Sigmon (Assistant)

I live in the heart of York with my husband and our two sweet boys. While I'm originally from Clover, York is home to me. To say that I love being a part of the CBES family would be an understatement. It’s something I've dreamt of since I first stepped into the school. I’m currently enrolled at the University of South Carolina-Aiken pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Special Education. It truly is never too late to find what you’re called to do!