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Leaders should be accountable for their actions and the decisions they make on behalf of students and staff of the school district. Accountable leaders build trust, maintain integrity & form relationships that promote the wellbeing of the district as a whole.
Our job is to educate students while ensuring safety, academic excellence for all, and providing opportunities that connect students to their future. Parents trust schools and leaders to make equitable decisions for ALL students.
Teachers are professionals who decided to serve students providing a learning environment conducive for learning, growth, and development. Their voices matter in decisions and they deserve to what they do best, what they were hired to do-TEACH!
If we join together and make our voices heard, we can fight for the change we want to see!
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I am a follower of Christ in all I do and I'm reminded of the scripture that says "endurance produces character and character produces hope" (Romans 5:4 ESV). Rather than remaining hopeless about the future of Richland 2, or reactive in my support, I decided to use my optimism, education experience and leadership as fuel to drive the success so many of us wish to see. As a parent, former teacher, and lifelong ally of education, I am committed to creating a positive shift in the outlook for the district from which I hail and live in.
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in English from the beloved Benedict College, Masters from Southern Wesleyan, and Ed.S from Cambridge College. Although I am eternally grateful for my higher ed experience, my most impactful lessons were gained when I spent more than 13 years in the education. From serving as a middle school English teacher, to mentoring teachers from grades K-12, I saw firsthand what comprehensive support for educators- and the lack
thereof-looked like. I coordinated educational programs for after school and summer school programs, assisted in the development of curriculum for the district, worked to implement literacy programs, crafted advancement programs for teachers, and served as a district-level instructional coach for secondary schools. My dedication to our state educational standards included working with the South Department of Education for assessment scoring, standard alignment, and leadership development. Throughout all these endeavors, I advocated endlessly for metrics with meaning, for accountability behind numbers, and our teachers.
As a businesswoman in Northeast Columbia and supporter of women in business, I've authored two books, have been featured in local and national publications (Carolina Panorama, COLA Daily, SHOUTOUT Atlanta, and more), and served as a guest on numerous panels and podcasts. I've been recently appointed as the publisher for MacaroniKid Columbia, providing a platform for parents and families on all things family, entertainment, and education. I have learned the business world inside out. I am now making it my business to invest in the future of our district.
As the wife of a school administrator, mother of two daughters, and active member of New Beginnings Outreach Ministries International, I am ready to labor with you and advocate for you as your newest school board member for Richland School District 2.
As a business owner, one of my core values is integrity, which is cohesiveness and having strong morals. As a leader and decision-maker, we must stand upright at all times, in the face of adversity, and remain steadfast in order to keep our students first.
As your candidate, I value collaboration, the meeting of the minds to work toward a common goal. I am here to serve and support you. The only way we can move forward is if we stand united and work together to achieve the mission of Richland 2.
While I don't have all the answers, I can promise you that I will support what matters the most-accountability, children, and teachers. I will keep the lines of communication open at all times and create avenues to connect and support the families and community of Richland 2.
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