My name is Ms. Laina Maines and this is my third year at South Mecklenburg High School as a Chemistry teacher. Additionally, this is my first year teaching AP Chemistry. I am currently the Field Hockey coach at South Meck as well. I graduated from the University at Buffalo with my Master's in teaching. I also went to SUNY Oswego where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education as well as my B.A. in Chemistry.