Dr. Salandra Bowman
Dr. Salandra Bowman is the Chief Learning Officer. In this role, Dr. Bowman is responsible for educator and community-based training and professional development, instructional design and the educational resources provided through SCETV’s premier educational website, KnowItAll.org. She will serve as the lead liaison to the network’s Content division as it pertains to educational (PreK-12) productions, community engagement efforts and the integration of learning activities into general audience productions.
Since joining the team at SCETV in 2019, Dr. Bowman has led the implementation of multiple new initiatives, including 21st Century Learners Week, Ready to Learn Engagement, At-Home Learning and the SCETV Kids Club. She has produced multiple projects specific to her passions around youth engagement and equity and access in education, including SOLHOT: Guideposts for Black Girlhood Celebration and Conversations with Crescent. Dr. Bowman was recently appointed to the PBS Children’s Media and Education Advisory Council.
She received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of South Carolina, her master’s degree in African American and African Studies from The Ohio State University and her doctorate in Educational Foundations from the University of South Carolina.
Stories
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Strengthening the learning landscape: A new year message from the Chief Learning Officer
January 08, 2024Happy 2024, Friends and Neighbors! As we embark upon a new year, it is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that I extend greetings to you, our faithful community of subscribers and transformers. As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, we at SCETV... -
ETV Education welcomes new Curriculum Manager
September 06, 2023We are delighted to welcome Samantha Reynolds as South Carolina ETV’s new Curriculum Manager. As Curriculum Manager, Samantha will be responsible for overseeing curriculum strategies for the Education Division. This includes managing curriculum evaluation and development for... -
A stronger, more connected, and informed South Carolina
August 02, 2023The Education Division fully embraces the mission and vision of South Carolina ETV. As we say goodbye to summer and prepare for fall, it gives me immense pleasure to greet you for the 2023-2024 school year! I hope you had a rejuvenating break filled with laughter, adventures... -
Teacher appreciation 2023
May 02, 2023"If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society's heroes." - Guy Kawasaki Dear Educators, We're your biggest fans! We know the work you do is invaluable and, yet, too often unsung. While we strive to support and elevate your work all year long, we... -
ETV Education welcomes two new staff members
May 02, 2023We're growing to serve you better; meet our new staff members! Meet Brooke Weekes, ETV Education's new Curriculum Coordinator: Brooke (on the left in the photo above) will coordinate the installation and use of our new Education Studio Space which will welcome teachers and... -
SC Superintendent of Education debate aired Nov 2
October 31, 2022In collaboration with The Post and Courier, SCETV and SC Public Radio will host a debate for candidates in the 2022 Superintendent of Education race. The debate will premiere live on Wednesday, November 2 at 7 p.m. on SCETV and repeat at 10 p.m. on the South Carolina Channel...