The SCEA provides a wide variety of services for its members, who work in South Carolina's public schools. Our Site Map is a quick way to find what you are looking for.

As its mission, The SCEA works to protect and defend public education in South Carolina. To succeed, The SCEA seeks to provide a Professional Support Chain for the men and women who work in South Carolina public schools. 

Jackie B. Hicks is President of The SCEA and chairs its Executive Board. President Hicks and a Board of elected leaders from around the state oversee The SCEA's policies and legislative agenda. President Hicks is the presiding office and official spokesperson of The SCEA. Rutha Johnson is her Assistant.

Roger Smith is Executive Director of The SCEA. Mr. Smith oversees the day to day operations, staff, and our Legal Services Program. He is also actively engaged in The SCEA's efforts in the Legislature. Patsy  Fulmer is his Assistant.

Catherine Larson (Manager of Business and Finance), Sandra Solomon (Membership Services), and Tyra Goines (Membership Services) keep The SCEA's business and membership operations running.

Noelle Poole Enoch is part of The SCEA's cadre of staff professionals and oversees several association programs, including student teachers.

Tommy Green, oversees our Professional Development program. He works with our president Jackie B. Hicks and other leaders and staff to develop professional development events that are interesting and relevant for today's educators. Participants are provided with the necessary documentation to get certificate credit from their district. Check out our Professional Development page. 

Joanie Lawson, our Legislative Specialist and Lobbyist, monitors the activities of our elected officials and the Statehouse, and speaks up for your interests. Visit our Legislative page for updates during the Legislative session from January through June.  In addition, Joanie, President Hicks and our The SCEA Leaders are involved in conversation with the Department of Education, CERRA and others, constantly working to improve education in SC.

Janet Stein and Gretchen Lampe, oversee the Member Advocacy Center and assist members with day to day employment problems. Janet is also the association's webmaster and maintains two areas dedicated to member advocacy, one located on The SCEA site and an external Member Advocacy Center site. These sites provide resources related to employment rights and how to handle mistreatment. We have a new Formal Evaluation Support Center in the Member Advocacy Center site that is dedicated to ADEPT support. The Member Advocacy Program supports The SCEA's goal to Protect and Defend public education in South Carolina. 

Teaching our children is challenging work. Why go it alone out there? Our Team is here for you. Take advantage of our resources and have a great year!

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