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We're at the Heart of Education. You belong in RCEA!

RCEA is the only local union for Richland educators and school staff. By banding together, our members impact meaningful change for educators and students.

We are the Richland Education Association (RCEA)

We're the professional educators and school staff of the Richland One and Richland Two school districts united as one union, one voice.

Together we act at the district, state, and national level to make sure our voices are actually heard. We can have an even stronger voice when you join us today.

Michelle Slaughter poses for a selfie.
I hope I can have a lasting impact on education in our state that my students will benefit from as they grow up.
Quote by: Michelle Slaughter, District Student Data Coordinator
Make an impact with us

Creating Real Change

Becoming a member of the Richland County Education Association connects you with a movement of school staff supporting each other.

Our union advocates for the funding and resources that you, your schools, and your students deserve. This includes:

RCEA members before speaking at a board meeting.
RCEA members at a school board meeting.
  • Organizing for improved salary and benefits,
  • Advocating for better working conditions,
  • Assisting members with professional development and career advancement,
  • Speaking up at the local, state, and federal level for the resources we need

By coming together as one union with power at the local, state, and national level, we can fulfill the promise of public education.

Join now and work with us to provide world-class education, pursue racial and social justice in our community, and tirelessly fight for the schools our students deserve! 

Sharon Missouri poses for a picture
I am a member because I want to see many changes in South Carolina's educational system. I would like to see teachers receive the support, recognition, and financial compensation that they so humbly deserve.
Quote by: Sharon Missouri, Registrar
Make change with us
RCEA members at Lobby Day

Take Action with the RCEA!

Use your voice to fight for the schools that South Carolina students and educators deserve.

About Our Union

A Voice at Every Level

The Richland County Education Association (RCEA) is an affiliate of The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) and the National Education Association (NEA). The RCEA elects local leaders, state leaders, and national leaders.

Locally, RCEA elects members to an executive board to ensure local representation for both Richland 1 and Richland 2 School Districts. Your RCEA Board is:

  • President Monica Snell
  • Vice President (Richland 1) Adrian Goodman
  • Vice President (Richland 2) Dr. Janine Parnell
  • Treasurer Christi Lewis
  • Secretary Wanda Boyd

In addition, the RCEA Executive Board has a building representative in every building and worksite in our district so, when you join, you have someone in your workplace that you can go to for community, advocacy, and information.

Stacy Parker poses for a selfie
I joined to be a part of a network of incredibly supportive educators!
Quote by: Stacy Parker, Special Education Resource Teacher
Join your network of support

United in Passion, Purpose, and Community

Your RCEA Community means you're never alone. We love coming together to organize, advocate, and develop as professionals--and we have fun while we do it!
RCEA members pose for a picture at the 2023 NEA RA in Orlando, FL.
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RCEA members pose for a picture at the 2023 NEA RA in Orlando, FL.
RCEA members at Lobby Day
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RCEA President and members pose with fellow The SCEA members at the The SCEA Lobby Day 2023.
RCEA members Stephanie and Austin are "framed" at The SCEA's leadership training.
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RCEA members Stephanie and Austin are "framed" at The SCEA's leadership training.
Vice President Adrian poses for a selfie at the 2022 Fireflies event.
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Vice President Adrian poses for a selfie at the 2022 Fireflies event.
RCEA members at a member social.
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RCEA members with The SCEA President Sherry East at a member social.
RCEA members have fun at a Back to School event.
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RCEA members have fun together at a Back to School event.
RCEA members pose for a picture after voting
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Educators who vote together win together! RCEA members at the polls in 2022.
Michelle Kimpson poses for a selfie
I have been a member for over 20 years. My “why” for joining early in my career was to become a part of a collective group that promotes equity in education for students and educators.
Quote by: Michelle Kimpson, Kindergarten Teacher
Be part of our collective voice

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

RCEA members are as diverse as the students we represent, but united in our purpose: championing justice and excellence in public education. RCEA members can belong to the movement in every phase of their career!
Members pose at an orientation event

Aspiring Educators

Are you a student teacher in Richland County? RCEA's Aspiring Educator program empowers, supports, and provides development opportunities for the next generation of educators.
Join as an Aspiring Educator!
RCEA members pose together after voting

Active Professionals

It takes all of us to make the schools Richland County students deserve. That's why there's a place for everyone in the RCEA movement. Whether you're an educator, speech language pathologist, secretary, bus driver, counselor, paraprofessional, or any other school staff person, you belong!
Join as an Active Professional!
Beverly and Delaine Frierson pose at Segra Park

RCEA Retired

Retiring means retiring from your job but not your passion or purpose. That's why Richland Schools retirees can continue their advocacy and benefits of membership in RCEA-Retired, The SCEA-Retired, and NEA-Retired.
Join as a Retired Professional!
Charles Dickson poses for a selfie at his desk.
I joined because we should support teaching and learning at every level. I also joined for the support and protection that NO teacher can afford to be without!
Quote by: Charles Dickson, Jr., Retired and returned Social Studies Teacher
Join a movement of support at every level
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