John MacPherson has been a special educator in Greenville County Schools for twenty years. He holds a master’s degree in special education and a bachelor’s degree in social studies education. John is currently the special education lead for the district’s group homes program. During his time in the classroom he has taught special education students in both residential and traditional school settings. When he is off the clock, John is an avid hiker, voracious reader, and collector of rare air plants, orchids, and Japanese Maples.