Rural districts face leadership shift as new administrators rise
In Aiken County and Edgefield County, younger administrators enter schools while veteran leaders retire. The district leverages a robust training program and external hires to maintain continuity. Principals like O Gorman highlight ongoing support networks and the need to adapt to accountability rules and evolving educational priorities.
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Kreene
Aiken County
Edgefield County
North Augusta
Busbee
John Mills
Lexington County
Michele Conner
Bomscheuer
Elisa Sanders-Pee
King Laurence
Area 3
Troy Nobles
Laurence
Troy
Aiken
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Longtime educator Rogers shaped Marlboro to Kennedy era
Rob Novit profiles a veteran South Carolina educator, recounting two generations of leadership from Marlboro County through desegregation in 1970 to Kennedy and beyond. The narrative highlights his focus on safe classrooms, teacher support, minimal red tape, and evolving tech while opposing overemphasis on standardized tests.
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Rogers
Marlboro County
Marlboro
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