In fall 2019, District Seven established a Diversity and Inclusion Alliance comprised of teachers and administrators representing each school across the district. Members were recommended by their principals and directors, who are committed to the sensitive work of supporting and promoting diverse and inclusive school cultures at their respective school sites. The Alliance began its work by supporting the first district-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and looks forward to recognizing and celebrating future events. Throughout the 2020-2021 year, the Diversity and Inclusion Alliance will work collaboratively with administrators and other stakeholders to include students, faculty and staff members to promote inclusive school cultures and multicultural competence.

Diversity and Inclusion Alliance Members

Sarah Kate Abee - Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Shalanda Jones - Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Sara Watson - Drayton Mills Elementary School
Bettina Elder-Johnson - Drayton Mills Elementary School
Lynnell Lawson - Pine Street Elementary School
Dr. Erin Davis - Pine Street Elementary School
Lisa Smith - E. P. Todd School
Eunice Caldwell - E. P. Todd School
Karen Meadows Rogers - E. P. Todd School
Alana Grant - Carver Middle School
Katherine Jenkins - McCracken Middle School
Ernest Rice - McCracken Middle School School
Patty Watson - Mary H. Wright Elementary School
Ouida Black - McCarthy Teszler School
Carmelita Byrd - McCarthy Teszler School
Neyda Mora - Spartanburg High School
Dr. Leslie Richard - Spartanburg High School
Bryan Long - Fine Arts Center
Hilary Stevens - Spartanburg High School
Dr. Leonard Starks - Viking Early College
Lichelle Wilkins - Early Learning Center
Grace Anna Hair - Early Learning Center
Kelly Dame - Early Learning Center
Eric P. Tyus - Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
Colin Bauer - The David Houston Center
Dr. Carlotta Redish - Facilitator
Gerald Landrum - Recorder