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Welcome to Todd! We are so happy to introduce Dr. Ulmer. She joins us as a resource teacher! 🌟 Meet Dr. Jessica Ulmer! 🌟 Dr. Jessica Ulmer, affectionately known as Dr. Jessi, heard the call to teach 30 years ago, and she's been inspiring students ever since. From middle school to university, she's shared her passion for learning across all levels of education. With two master’s degrees and a PhD earned after 13 years as a graduate student, Dr. Jessi’s journey is a testament to dedication and perseverance. As a first-generation college student from a small town, Dr. Jessi exemplifies how dreams can come true with hard work and patience. Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone aiming to achieve their goals. Join us in welcoming Dr. Jessi and celebrating her incredible journey! 🌟📚🎓

🌟 Proud to be a Todd Tiger! 🌟 After student teaching with us last fall and completing some long term-sub positions inthe spring, we are so excited to officially welcome Ms. Moates to the team as our new art teacher! Hello everyone! My name is Dori Moates, and I am thrilled to officially join EP Todd Elementary as a first-year teacher! 🎨✨ I am a Spartanburg native and graduated from the University of South Carolina-Upstate in December 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Art Education. My journey with EP Todd began as a student teacher, and I am excited to continue creating a safe, fun, and engaging educational environment for our youngest learners. I am very excited for this school year and can't wait to get started! 🌟

🌟 Welcome to EP Todd School! 🌟 We are proud to announce that Briana Shelton will join out 2nd grade team! Hello everyone! My name is Briana Shelton, and I am thrilled to join the EP Todd family as a second-grade teacher. 🎓✨ I graduated from USC Upstate with my bachelor’s degree in December 2023, and this is my first year teaching. Ever since kindergarten, I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and now my dream is coming true. I am very excited and look forward to an amazing 2024-2025 school year with all of you! 🌟📚

🌟 Welcome to the EP Todd School Family! 🌟 Mrs. Steading is joining our Preschool department and we are so happy to welcome her onboard! Hello everyone! My name is Jaime Steading, and I am so excited to join the EP Todd family! I have been happily married to my wonderful husband, Josh, for 26 years. We have two amazing teenage sons: Zachary (19) and Matthew (17). 💜 My favorite color is purple, and my family loves cheering for the Clemson Tigers and playing soccer. 🐅⚽ I am certified in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, and I am currently working towards my certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). 📚✨ I can't wait to meet all of you and start this amazing journey together! 🌟

Let's extend a very warm welcome to Ms. Gist! We couldn't be happier to have her join our Primary Montessori team. 🌟 Exciting News ~ Welcome to Todd! 🌟 Hi everyone! My name is Kenisha Gist, and I am thrilled to join E.P. Todd as a Primary Montessori teacher. Born and raised in Woodruff, I graduated from Converse University in 2021 with a major in Early Childhood Education. 📚✨ My partner, Jerry, and I have a wonderful daughter named Jurnee, who will also be joining E.P. Todd as a student this year. We’re also expecting a baby boy, Jerry Jr., due in November! 👶❤️ I love singing, being outdoors, cooking, learning, and spending quality time with my family. I can't wait to meet all of you and the amazing students at E.P. Todd. Let's make this school year incredible together! 🌟

🌟 Welcome to EP Todd School! 🌟 We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Jackson to our team as our behavior intervention assistant! Hello everyone! My name is Tyann Jackson, and I am thrilled to join the EP Todd family this year. I have proudly served District 7 for six years and have over twenty years of experience working with children in Spartanburg and Greenville County. I reside in Spartanburg, S.C. with my wonderful husband and our four beautiful children. In my free time, I love serving in the community, helping others, and spending quality time with my family. ❤️ I’m so excited to continue my journey in District 7 at EP Todd and can't wait to meet all of you! 🌟

Our next Referendum Community Info Meeting is coming up next Tuesday at 6 pm at the District 7 Fine Arts Center on the Spartanburg High School campus. Please join us! As a reminder, we will also have meetings at noon and 6 pm on August 13 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church and at 6 pm on August 19 at the District 7 Fine Arts Center at SHS. The complete meeting schedule is below along with the information about our July 30th meeting. You can watch the presentation Superintendent Jeff Stevens is giving at our community meetings on our spartanburg7.org/referendum2024 webpage as well as read through many other details about the need for these projects and their cost.

The Spartanburg County Health Department will host an immunization blitz clinic ahead of the new school year. The event will be held on August 5 at the Spartanburg County Health Department located at 120 Dillon Drive from 9 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Traditional appointments are encouraged. You can make an appointment by calling 1-855-472-3432. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can visit SC/DHEC for this school year’s vaccine requirements: https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations/childcare-school-vaccine-requirements

The Spartanburg County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Immunization Event on August 5th. Check out the flyer for more details!

It's time to start making your after school care plans for the 2024 -2025 school year. Check out what Kids Club has to offer!

WELCOME TO TODD! 🌟 Help us give a warm welcome to Mr. Parker Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd will join us in PE! My name is Parker Shepherd, and I’m excited to join the Todd family as a PE teacher! 🏃‍♂️✨ This will be my fourth year teaching PE, but my first year here at EP Todd. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2022 with degrees in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. My goal is to help students develop a healthy relationship with physical activity. As a huge Gamecock fan, I’ve always had a passion for sports and physical activity. Outside of teaching, I’ve enjoyed coaching football and baseball. 🏈⚾ I’m looking forward to an amazing school year with all of you! 🌟

WELCOME TO TODD! We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Ursula Wright to the EP Todd School family! My name is Ursula Wright, and I am so excited to embark on this new journey as a Kindergarten teacher at E.P. Todd! 🍎✨ I’m married to the love of my life, Carl, and we have three handsome young men: identical twins Deven and Deitrich, and our youngest son, Davison. We cherish spending time together and with our extended family. 💖 I love singing, writing, gardening, cooking, and learning new things. I’m truly excited to meet all of you and have an amazing first year! 🌟🌿🎶

WELCOME TO TODD! EP Todd School is so very happy to welcome Ms. Summer Bailey to our 2nd Grade Team! My name is Summer Bailey, and I am thrilled to join the Todd team as a 2nd-grade teacher. Originally from Gaffney, SC, I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2023 with a major in Elementary Education. 🎓🍎 After teaching 1st grade, I’m excited to bring my experience and passion to 2nd grade this year. Outside the classroom, I enjoy being involved in church, babysitting, reading, and experimenting with photography. 📚📸 I can't wait to meet your students and embark on an amazing school year together! 🌟❤️

WELCOME TO TODD! It is with great pleasure that we welcome Ms. Nash to our First Grade Team at EP Todd!🌟 My name is Tia Nash, and I'm excited to join this amazing team! I grew up in Irmo, SC, and I’m passionate about being outdoors, fitness, thrifting, cooking/baking, traveling, and reading. 📚✨ My favorite book is Because I Had a Teacher by Kobi Yamada. I'm a University of Phoenix graduate with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, and I absolutely love teaching the littles! This year marks my 5th year of teaching, and I’ve taught various age groups from birth to 3 years, 4-year-old Pre-K, Kindergarten, and now 1st grade! Currently, I'm pursuing my master's in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at Walden University. 🎓🌿 The classroom inspires me because of the unique qualities each student brings. As I strive to make an impact on them, they make an even bigger impact on me. Together, we grow in knowledge! 🌟❤️

WELCOME TO TODD! We are excited to welcome Ms. Marina Robichau to our Montessori program!🌟 I'm Marina Robichau (pronounced "row-bish-oh" ☺️), and I'm thrilled to join the EP Todd team this fall as a Lower Elementary Montessori teacher! 🎓✨ I recently graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Elementary Education. This past spring, I completed my student teaching in a Montessori classroom and fell in love with the method. 🌿📚 A little about me: I love being outdoors whenever I can, getting lost in a good book, and painting whenever inspiration strikes. 🎨🌳 I can't wait to meet your students and make this school year amazing together! 🌟💖

🌟 Welcome to the EP Todd School Family! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce our new bookkeeper, Mrs. Danielle Lenzmeier! She brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our team. Since moving to South Carolina a year ago, she has embraced the great outdoors, hiking the tallest peak in the state, swimming in waterfall pools, and zip-lining through the mountains. 🌲🏞️ A true book lover, she often finishes a book within 24 hours and loves finding quiet places to read. 📚✨Her children know if they can't find her, she is most likely reading! She's also a big dog lover, with three German Shepherd mix pups at home—and would happily add more if she could! 🐾❤️ Originally from Minnesota, she calls it POP, not soda, and firmly believes in "duck, duck, gray duck." 🦆 and not goose. Join us in giving her a warm welcome as she starts this exciting journey with us! 🌟📚💼

WELCOME TO TODD! We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Windless to the EP Todd School family! She will join our us in 4K Preschool Special Education! 🌟 Ms. Windless, a proud graduate of the University of Memphis, is passionate about education and dedicated to providing support for all children. 📚✨ When she's not in the classroom, you can find her exploring the great outdoors with her adorable dog, Princess Chloe. 🐾🌿 Join us in giving Ms. Windless a warm welcome! 🌟👩‍🏫💖

WELCOME TO TODD! We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Frances Memmott to our Preschool Team at EP Todd! I'm so excited to join the amazing team here at E. P. Todd School! A little about me: I'm originally from Columbia, SC, and I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with an add-on certification in teaching students with learning disabilities from the University of South Carolina-Upstate. After college, I taught preschool (3K) at Gaffney Head Start for 3 years. For the past 9 years, I've been teaching Preschool Special Education in the Child Development Centers in Greenville County Schools. Teaching young minds and watching them grow has been such a rewarding experience for me. On a personal note, my husband Corey and I recently moved to Spartanburg to be closer to family. We have a Labrador retriever named Heidi, who is absolutely adorable but can be a bit of a rascal! 🐾 And we are thrilled to be expecting our first baby in August! 👶💕 I'm looking forward to an incredible school year ahead and can't wait to meet all of you and your wonderful children. Let's make this year a great one filled with learning, growth, and lots of fun!

District 7 schools and offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on July 4th. As we celebrate and enjoy time spent with loved ones, we honor the values that unite us as a community and nation. Together, let's continue to strive for a future where knowledge, understanding, and compassion prevail. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day!

Our next Referendum Community Info Meeting is coming up on Monday, July 15 at Drayton Mills Elementary School! Join us as Superintendent Jeff Stevens and District 7 leaders share information about the projects included in the August 20 referendum. Please share our Facebook event to help spread the word in our community: https://www.facebook.com/share/pLKRd632Y6ZKTs6x/ More information about the upcoming referendum, including the full schedule of community info meetings, is available at http://spartanburg7.org/referendum2024