As we end this week of welcoming students and staff back after Hurricane Helene, it could not be a more fitting time to acknowledge our principals' extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication, and genuine love for our D7 family. October is National Principals Month, and each year we take this important opportunity to celebrate the capable leaders of our District 7 schools. As Helene carved a path of destruction across Spartanburg, our principals sprang to action and were unflinching in their willingness to embrace roles that extend far beyond the typical bounds of their jobs. In the midst of the worst of times, they reflected the very best of D7's mission "to inspire and equip" by tending to the well-being of the faculty, staff, students and families in their care. They helped feed our community. And they championed many unseen gestures of support for those who struggled most in the wake of the storm.
Our D7 principals are more than just leaders – they are visionaries who shape the future of our schools. From fostering a positive school culture and leading staff development to implementing innovative teaching methods and ensuring student safety, they play a crucial role in every aspect of education. Their commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and promoting inclusivity makes a difference in the lives of our students and teachers every day.
Please join us in thanking our beloved D7 principals for their hard work and dedication. They inspire us all!
District 7 Principals (from top left): Victoria Bradley, EP Todd School; Carla Cato, Drayton Mills Elementary; Dr. Marquice Clark, Cleveland Academy of Leadership; Jonathan Duvall, Jesse Boyd Elementary; Tammy Jordan, Mary H. Wright Elementary; Dennis Regnier, Pine Street Elementary; Randy Edwards, Carver Middle School; Dr. Telena Woody, McCracken Middle School; Dr. Andrew McMillan, Spartanburg High School; Verotta Kennedy, Viking Early College; Cameron Collier, Whitlock Flexible Learning Center; Rene Ford, McCarthy Teszler School; Shawna Bynum, The Franklin School; and Erin Black, Spartanburg County Adult Education
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