My name is Lauren Mellott. I graduated from EIU in 2020 with a degree in Middle Level Education. I live in Charleston with my dog, Teddi, and am looking forward to another great year!

HI, I am Ms. Beabout and I am excited to be part of the 7th grade red team this year! I am thrilled to be your math teacher! It will be a year full of learning and exploring the best part of your day, math. I have spent the last five years teaching sixth grade and I just graduated from EIU with my masters degree. I have two daughters, who attended Charleston Schools, and five grandkids. I am looking forward to helping you become an awesome mathematician this year!

I love teaching at Charleston Middle School! I teach Science for the 7th Grade Red Team. I am thrilled to have you in class this year. We will have some fun and learn LOTS. I graduated from CHS in 2000 and EIU in 2004. My husband and I are both locals - actually high school sweethearts. I have a son and a daughter (twins) that attend CHS. We all live in the country and enjoy being outside and spending time with our dogs.

This is my first year at CMS and my first year as a teacher! I couldn’t be more excited. I have had a love of social studies for as long as I can remember. I look forward to meeting you all! I graduated from Marshall High School in 2017 and continued my education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. I currently live in Casey.

Mr. Veach's Social Studies Webpage

Hello! My name is Doug Kanouse (rhymes with house or mouse). I am a 7th Grade math teacher at Charleston Middle School. Outside of CMS, I teach part-time at Lakeland College. My hobbies include movie-watching, playing board/rpg games, and watching sports.

Hello, my name is Michael E. Pitcher. I started teaching at Charleston Middle School in 2019. I started my career in education in 2007 after graduating from EIU. I grew up on a farm in Cumberland County until moving to Charleston in 2007. I have taught 4th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade in Paris, Casey, and Charleston. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education and a Master's of Science in Educational Leadership with a Principal Endorsement and an Evaluation License. I am a huge sports fan, Go Cubs. I love cooking, music concerts, adventure, and even Star Wars. I am an extrovert who loves history! Let's learn about the past together, so we can make a better future, TOGETHER!

Mr. Pitcher's Social Studies Page

This is my first year as a teacher! I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Special Education from Eastern Illinois University in May 2022. I am continuing my education at Eastern Illinois University by working towards receiving my master's degree in Special Education.