Dr. Tania Graetz-Pedersen

Dr. Graetz-Pedersen's goal in the classroom is to help students master the fundamentals of science and prepare them to be college and career-ready. Dr. GP also strives to help each student develop what are called Soft Skills: characteristics and habits that individuals need to succeed in the workplace and other aspects of their lives.

Office Hours: 3:30 - 4:15 Monday & Wednesday

Also by Appointment

Room: A214

2025-26 Schedule

Fall 2025
1^st Block Marine Science
2^nd Block Planning
3^rd Block Anatomy & Physiology
4^th Block Marine Science

Spring 2026
1^st Block Planning
2^nd Block Marine Science
3^rd Block Anatomy & Physiology
4^th Block Marine Science

About Dr. Graetz-Pedersen: Dr. GP is a retired Doctor of Chiropractic. She is National Board of Chiropractic Certified and an alumnus of New York Chiropractic College [Northeast College of Health Sciences]. Additionally, she graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Counseling. She has taken the Alternate Route to acquire her Educator Certificate via the American Board (ABCTE) program and is a fully certified teacher with the state of South Carolina.

Outside of teaching: at Dorman, Dr. GP is the on-site advisor for FBLA [Future Business Leaders of America], a co-advisor for the Marine Science Society, and also a co-chair of the True Blue Cavalier Committee.
At the state level, Dr. Graetz-Pedersen is a board member of South Carolina Marine Science Educators. SCMEA is a non-profit organization composed of individuals from across the state whose vision is to make known the world of water, both fresh and salt, and whose mission is to connect professionals from across the state to help promote the preservation of aquatic environments.

The best way to communicate with Dr. GP is via email. [email protected]

Google Classroom is used so that students can access study materials, lesson notes, links to other digital tools & most makeup work. Students need to use their school email to log in to Google Chrome as follows:

Username: first name initial + last name + last 3 digits of student number

Password: ds+last 4 digits of student number+2 digit birthday
Once logged in, they can enter the proper Google Classroom Code to join their Class for the semester. They obtain the unique Class code at the beginning of the semester.

FBLA [Future Business Leaders of America]

Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:40 to 4:45 p.m. in A214.

FBLA High School helps students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. DHS chapter will participate in leadership conferences and competitions at the regional, state, and national levels.

Regular meetings will consist of activities that will hone business skills and strategies, including but not limited to the Stock Market Game and Monopoly. If a student is a budding entrepreneur, they can seek support and guidance from peers and advisors to help develop their business plan.

Marine Science Society

Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 3:40 to 4:45 p.m. The location will rotate between A202, A208, and A214.

A hands-on student organization, working both indoors and outdoors, learning about and improving local bodies of water and their surrounding ecosystems, as well as making the connection to how watersheds affect the oceans. Monthly meetings will include guest speakers, marine-themed crafts and activities, and planning future field trips. Active 12th-grade students will have the opportunity to purchase a graduation cord to represent their contribution to education, conservation, and clean-up efforts.

Name: Dr. Tania Graetz-Pedersen
Position: Science Teacher
Email: tgraetzpedersen@spart6.org
Phone: 864-582-4347 Ext. 1214

"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science."

—Edwin Hubble