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 2019-2020 year, the Diversity and Inclusion Alliance will work collaboratively with administrators and other stakeholders to include students, faculty and staff members to draft a district-wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

Diversity and Inclusion Alliance Members

Patricia Pressley -  Jesse Boyd Elementary School
Makelia Byrd - Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Shalanda Jones - Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Sara Watson - Drayton Mills Elementary School
Bettina Elder-Johnson - Drayton Mills Elementary School
Ernest Rice - Pine Street Elementary School
Erin Davis - Pine Street Elementary School
Lisa Smith - E. P. Todd School
Eunice Caldwell - E. P. Todd School
Katherine Jenkins - McCracken Middle School
Jerome Rice - Mary H. Wright Elementary School
Ariana Vasilut -  Carver Middle School
Leah Cooper - Carver Middle School
Ouida Black - McCarthy Teszler School
Neyda Mora - Spartanburg High School
Verotta Kennedy - Viking Early College
Lichelle Wilkins - Early Learning Center
Charlene Doctor - Early Learning Center
Alison Maybry - Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
Emily Tallon - Special Services
Michele Cole - Special Services
Brandi Gist - District Office
Carlotta Redish - Facilitator
Gerald Landrum - Recorder