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EDUCATION

IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY

MR. KEITH ahead of them and that’s what makes being
an educator such a gift. We have the ability to
PRICE make a significant impact on the future success

Georgetown County School District of every student who walks through our school
doors. In addition, I really love the diversity of
Hometown: Camden, South Carolina our community. We grow and flourish when
Education/Credentials: we learn with and learn from others who have
• Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education had different life experiences than our own. This
(Mathematics) – Clemson University helps make our community so inviting.
• Master of Education (Educational Q: How does GCSD impact Georgetown
Administration) – University of South Carolina County and the surrounding areas?
• Educational Specialist (Educational A: The Georgetown County School District DR. MARILYN M.
Administration) – University of South Carolina serves nearly 8,500 students annually. We also
• Currently pursuing Educational Doctorate have just over 1,200 employees throughout FORE
at University of South Carolina our school district which makes us one of the Horry-Georgetown Technical College
largest employers in the county. We partner with
Years of Experience: 24 local government, service organizations and Hometown: Raised in Ohio and West Virginia
Previous Position: Assistant Superintendent non-profits that serve our youth. The mission of Education/Credentials:
for Secondary Schools, Richland School Georgetown County School District is to provide • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
District Two all students with world-class knowledge and (Mathematics) – Clemson University
Current Position: Superintendent, skills that prepare them for citizenship in a • Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) –
Georgetown County School District diverse society. Fairmont State College
Started: July 2020 Q: What do you hope to accomplish in • Master of Arts (Economics) – University
the near-term?
Q: What attracted you to your current A: I hope to engage with our educators of South Carolina
position at GCSD? throughout GCSD to find ways to improve • Master of Arts (Educational Administration)
A: Georgetown County is a wonderful place academic achievement while also closing the – University of South Carolina
to live. From the beautiful coastal area to the achievement gap. I hope to engage with our • Educational Doctorate (Curriculum &
majestic rural area, Georgetown County has community to find more ways our students can Instruction) – University of South Carolina
everything you could hope for. No matter where participate in service learning and experience • Honorary Doctorate (Public Service) –
you go, you meet some of the most welcoming more relevant real-world activities that will Coastal Carolina University
people South Carolina has to offer. Our help them to become College, Career and
schools have so many diverse experiences and Citizenship ready. I hope to strengthen and Years of Experience: 45
opportunities and they are filled with dedicated, expand current partnerships that will bring Previous Position: Senior Vice President
hard-working professionals. In addition, our new opportunities to our district for our of Academics
elected School Board members share the same students that do not currently exist. Current Position: President, Horry-
passion and vision as I do for what we should Q: What are some long-term goals you Georgetown Technical College
and what we can offer for all of our students. have for GCSD? Started: April 2017
What’s not to love about Georgetown County!? A: By improving student achievement,
Q: What are some of your favorite strengthening community partnerships and
things about GCSD? expanding new learning opportunities, I hope
A: The people! I have met so many wonderfully to build upon the great school district we already
talented and dedicated educators in my short have. When our school system improves, more
time in GCSD. Everyone is so passionate about people will look to move here and work here.
what they do, why they do it and who they do This not only helps our school system, but it also
it for. Our students have such a bright future helps our entire community and business industry.

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