Meet the ETV Education Team

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Hello Educators! Many of you will be kicking off the new school-year in your classrooms with some ‘Getting to Know You’ ice-breakers, so we thought we'd do the same here.

Meet the ETV Education Team! 


Salandra Bowman:  Interim Vice President of Education

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Fav childhood book:  
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:  
1850 Black Gold Coffee with hazelnut creamer

One current educator who inspires me: 
Mrs. Sonya Flack, 1st grade teacher, Eleanor S. Rice Elementary, Greenwood School District 50

VJ Allred:  Director of Instructional Design & Technology

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Fav childhood book:  
Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:   
Coffee

One current educator who inspires me: 
Dr. Luke Clamp, Secondary Schools Director, Lexington District One. He truly focuses on the students, their well-being, and their future.

Sharla Brown, PhD:  Curriculum Specialist

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Fav childhood book: 
Corduroy by Don Freeman

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink: 
Coffee

One current educator who inspires me:
Cynthia Johnson, Media Specialist at Longleaf Middle, Richland District Two

Brian Day:  Instructional Technology Specialist

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Fav childhood book: 
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Coffee with extra half and half and extra sugar

One current educator who inspires me: 
Glen Aiken, 6th Grade ELA & Social Studies, Saint Matthews K8 School, Calhoun County Schools

Ken DeBerry:  Director of Education Production

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Fav childhood book: 
Any of my elementary math workbooks (seriously!) 

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Dr. Pepper and Cream Soda Zero

One current educator who inspires me: 
Ashlon Langley, Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Lexington-Richland District Five. He always goes the looong extra mile for his students to make sure they get the most out of his classes. 

Zebulun (Zeb) Dinkins, M.Ed.:  Curriculum Content Developer 

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Fav childhood book: 
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Juice Blend/Smoothie

One current educator who inspires me: 
KaReem Beckett, STEM Teacher, W.J Keenan High School, Richland District One

Kathy Finger:  Special Projects and Research Coordinator

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Fav childhood book: 
The Madeline series by Ludwig Bemelmans

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Coffee (hot Nov-Mar, iced Apr-Oct)

One current educator who inspires me: 
Alethea "EC" Setser,  Gifted & Talented (SAIL) Instructor, Charles Pinckney Elementary, Charleston County Schools

Furman Fortner:  Instructional Technology Specialist

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Fav childhood book: 
Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Anything with Caffeine!

One current educator who inspires me: 
Nicole Tese Gladden – Art teacher, Dutch Fork High School, Lexington-Richland District Five. Nicole's guidance and teaching provided the foundation for my career and I’m eternally grateful for her.

Adrienne Green-Smith:  Assistant Program Coordinator

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Fav childhood book: 
The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales, told by Virginia Hamilton

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
1 cup of coffee with caramel macchiato creamer

One current educator who inspires me: 
Charity Summer, Principal, Beaufort High School, Beaufort County Schools

Karen Hermann:  Multimedia Producer

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Fav childhood book: 
Anatole by Eve Titus

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Water

One current educator who inspires me: 
Tamara Cox, Wren High School, Anderson District One

Bette Jamison:  Professional Development (part time) 

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Fav childhood book: 
The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Fresca

One current educator who inspires me: 
Karen Wimberly is an awesome Media Specialist in the Orangeburg County School District. I admire her passion and fortitude, serving not only students in elementary, middle or high school but all grades at the Bethune-Bowman PK-12 Campus!

Erical Jones:    

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Fav childhood book: 
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Water & Minute Maid

One current educator who inspires me: 
Cheryl Robinette, E. P. Todd School, Spartanburg District 7

Sherry O'Konek:  Media Assets Coordinator

Sherry helps teachers and constables with recertification sites

Fav childhood book: 
Any Dr. Seuss book

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Diet Mt. Dew

One current educator who inspires me: 
Kirkley Russell, Guidance Counselor, Nation Ford High School, Fort Mill Schools/York District 4

Bre Wilson, M. Ed:  Early Learning and Literacy Coordinator

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Fav childhood book: 
The Baby-Sitter’s Club series  

Morning 'get-ready-to-work' drink:
Fresh, cold spring water

One current educator who inspires me: 
Mrs. Tywanda Williams, Conder Arts Integrated Magnet School, Richland District Two 

We celebrate ALL of you, and we look forward to meeting you, or seeing you again, as we work together this year! Let's GO, Big Ed!