About SC Gifted
OUR MISSION
Empower. Equip. Enrich.
SCCGE seeks to empower, endow, and enrich the instructional and leadership abilities of South Carolina’s teachers of gifted in their mission to enhance and nurture the potential of gifted and talented students as they strive to achieve their personal best and contribute to their communities. The Consortium, in accordance with NAGC denounces systemic racism, and supports racial justice for students of all races, genders, cultures, and religions.
OUR ORGANIZATION
We’re at the forefront of gifted and talented curriculum development.
Founded in 1978, the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education has been a primary source of professional development training for school district personnel involved in the design and implementation of educational services for gifted and talented students.
Through collaborative efforts with the state’s school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education, the officers and Board of Directors of SCCGE have provided frequent opportunities for South Carolina educators to learn from world-renowned experts in the fields of gifted education, curriculum design and delivery, psychology of learning, student identification, character and needs, student assessment, gifted program development, and program evaluation.
SCCGE promotes excellence and provides vital leadership in education through workshops, state and regional meetings, and an annual conference.
It serves as a resource network for school district, college, and university personnel to disseminate information on pending legislation, current research, and evolving trends and issues in gifted education.
Each year since its incorporation as a state professional development and advocacy agency, the membership of SCCGE and its influence has increased as educators have become more aware of the characteristics and educational needs of gifted students.
The consortium leadership affiliates with numerous national and global organizations to provide its membership with current research and developments in programming and curriculum design. The officers and Board Members disseminate information on events and resources through this Website and print communications.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the dynamic team guiding our success.
BOARD OFFICERS
Priscilla Hollington, President
Orangeburg
Rick Blanchard, Past President
Berkeley
Sally Dover,* Secretary
Spartanburg 6
Joy Gray,* Treasurer
Lexington 2
Erin FitzGerald, Past President
Lexington 1
BOARD MEMBERS
Rick Blanchard
Berkeley
Beth Brooks
Newberry
Jean Chandler*
Charleston
Amy Coker
Fairfield
Sally Dover*
Spartanburg 6
Tom Hebert
University of South Carolina
Scot Hockman*
SCDE
Jennifer Holliday
Williamsburg
Maria Kratsios
Richland 2
Meg Lee
Converse University
Tom McDuffie
Lancaster
Betsy Portune
Barnwell
Tami Richardson
Lexington/Richland 5
Cindy Riddle*
Spartanburg 1
Roger Simpson
Visual and Performing Arts Education Associate, SCDE
Jane Snyder*
Greenville
Josie Stratton
GT/AP/IB Education Associate, SCDE
Marva Tigner*
Jasper
Amy Turner
Pickens
*indicates retired