Administration
District Administration
Dr. W. Burke Royster - Superintendent
The Superintendent directs the full scope of education and all support services of the school district.
(864) 355-8860
wroyster@greenville.k12.sc.us
FAX: 355-8867
Dr. W. Burke Royster Biographical Information
Phillip Davie - Deputy Superintendent
The Deputy Superintendent directs the day to day operations of the District and provides leadership to the academics and operational departments.
(864) 355-8868
pdavie@greenville.k12.sc.us
Administration Staff
Drew Brittain - Director of Planning and Demographics
Drew Brittain Biographical Information
The Planning and Demographics Department is responsible for student assignment, GCS’s school choice, short and long-range student projections, land use, school space utilization, new school sites, GCS’s Long Range Facilities Plan and data collection to facilitate services to current and future student populations.
(864) 355-7262
ebrittain@greenville.k12.sc.us
Bill Brown - Executive Director, Education Technology Services
Bill Brown Biographical Information
The mission of Education Technology Services (ETS) is to create, support, assess, and maintain an optimal technology environment for student education and administrative support.
(864) 355-3111
bilbrown@greenville.k12.sc.us
Anne Lee Buck - Coordinator of Community Collaboration
Anne Lee Buck Biographical Information
The Coordinator of Community Collaboration supports the district in developing relationships and collaborating with community partners – such as businesses, industry groups, and nonprofits – to build partnerships that are in-line with the district’s Graduation+ initiative and enhance students’ educational experiences.
(864) 355-3144
abuck@greenville.k12.sc.us
Scott Carlin - Executive Director of Facilities
Scott Carlin Biographical Information
The Facilities Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and renewal of schools as well as operations and maintenance of all district facilities. The department assists all locations in meeting conservation goals through building control systems, energy surveys and audits, energy awareness, and implementing energy conservation projects. The department further assists schools with day-to-day custodial operations, hazardous materials management, indoor air quality and rental of school properties.
(864) 355-7787
scarlin@greenville.k12.sc.us
Morgan Clements - Chief Human Resources Officer
Morgan Clements Biographical Information
The Human Resources Department is responsible for supporting principals and the superintendent in reaching educational goals through highly qualified employees in all district positions. In addition, The Human Resource Department provides support to the district in areas of Certification, Evaluation, Leave Management, Professional Development and Substitute Management.
(864) 355-0858
mclements@greenville.k12.sc.us
Tara Dean - Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Technology
Tara Dean Biographical Information
The Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Technology supports personalized learning through instructional technology and media services. The department oversees Roper Mountain Science Center and supports programs designed to help build better graduates such as school counselors, Title III for multilingual learners, the Satellite Diploma Program, virtual high school, distance learning, extended day programs, and New Tech schools.
(864) 355-3081
tadean@greenville.k12.sc.us
Nancy Fitzer - Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Liaison
Nancy Fitzer Biographical Information
Assists the superintendent with various matters involving communication and problem solving. Serves as the communications link between Trustees, the community and the administration.
(864) 355-8862
nfitzer@greenville.k12.sc.us
Joe Foster - Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools
Joe Foster Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations.
(864) 355-8852
jdfoster@greenville.k12.sc.us
Whitney Hanna - Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement
Whitney Hanna Biographical Information
The Communications Department is responsible for media and community relations, organizational communications, publications, graphic design, video production, PTA support, Service Center, and staff recognition activities.
(864) 355-8870
whanna@greenville.k12.sc.us
Traci Hogan - Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services
Traci Hogan Biographical Information
Special Education Services of Greenville County Schools provides a free, appropriate public education for all children with disabilities ages 3-21 in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Special education students are served by a faculty and staff of over 800 teachers, therapists, and other specialists who are trained to provide state-of-the-art instruction and assistance designed to meet individual student needs.
(864) 355-3395
thogan@greenville.k12.sc.us
Julie Horton - Director of Governmental Relations
Julie Horton Biographical Information
The Coordinator of Government Relations works with elected officials in all areas of Government to communicate the needs and concerns of the district, and to maintain and develop critical partnerships. The position also serves as a liaison between the district and all government agencies and handles a variety of constituent issues.
(864) 355-8863
jhorton@greenville.k12.sc.us
Adam James - Director of Transportation and Fleet Services
Adam James Biographical Information
The Transportation Department oversees a comprehensive student transportation program, managing approximately 400 state-owned school buses, 15 district-owned Magnet Buses, and roughly 100 district-owned activity buses. Our mission is to ensure safe transportation for students to and from school, serving approximately 31,000 students across the district. Additionally, we facilitate transportation for extracurricular activities. Acting as a liaison, our office addresses parental and school concerns about transportation. With dedicated personnel, we are recognized as a leading authority in South Carolina's school bus transportation. Moreover, the Transportation Department manages the Fleet Services section, maintaining approximately 250 district vehicles, heavy equipment, and numerous pieces of light equipment.
(864) 355-1826
adjames@greenville.k12.sc.us
Ron Jones - Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Ron Jones Biographical Information
The Director of Food and Nutrition Services oversees the planning, implementation, and management of the district's food service programs, ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines and budgetary constraints. This role involves leading a team to provide healthy, balanced meals to students, coordinating with suppliers, and promoting nutrition education within the schools.
(864) 355-3011
ronjones@greenville.k12.sc.us
Karen Kapp - Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Karen Kapp Biographical Information
The office of Staff and Leadership Development serves employee growth at all levels of the district. Key responsibilities are to assess district-wide staff development needs; establish a master in-service plan; develop, monitor, and coordinate professional learning; and build instructional leadership capacity through coaching and professional learning networks.
(864) 355-3894
kkapp@greenville.k12.sc.us
Nerissa Lewis - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Elementary Schools Group 3
Nerissa Lewis Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations.
(864) 355-8852
nqlewis@greenville.k12.sc.us
Katherine Malone - Assistant to the Superintendent and District Ombudsman
Kate Malone Biographical Information
The District Ombudsman is responsible for helping parents resolve issues. She works closely with parents, listening to their concerns and directing them to the most appropriate staff member or department to resolve issues involving their child’s education. When parents have exhausted all options, including talking to their child’s teacher and principal, the District Ombudsman is available to discuss other avenues necessary to rectify their concerns about their child’s education.
(864) 355-3164
kamalone@greenville.k12.sc.us
Jeff McCoy - Associate Superintendent for Academics
Jeff McCoy Biographical Information
The Associate Superintendent for Academics is responsible to provide leadership to all district academic programs, with emphasis on curriculum development, implementation of innovative, research-based instructional practices, and the analysis and effective use of data resulting from the ongoing, comprehensive assessment of student achievement.
(864) 355-3134
jmccoy@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Jason McCreary - Director of Accountability and Quality Assurance
Dr. Jason McCreary Biographical Information
The Accountability and Quality Assurance Department supports and assists school and district personnel in reaching goals by designing and implementing planned programs of research, testing, evaluation, accreditation, strategic planning, and accountability structures related to continuous academic improvement. In addition, we provide constituents with data and additional interpretations with the intent to better inform data users in making data-driven decisions.
(864) 355-3368
jmccrear@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Charlotte McDavid
Assistant Superintendent for Transformation
Dr. Charlotte McDavid Biographical Information
The Assistant Superintendent for Transformation supervises a small group of selected schools, oversees the Focus continuous improvement process, and implements the Elevate incentive model. This role promotes success for all students through federal and state programs for school improvement.
(864) 355-3143
cmcdavid@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Megan Mitchell-Hoefer - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Elementary Schools Group 1
Dr. Megan Mitchell-Hoefer Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations.
(864) 355-8852
mmitchel@greenville.k12.sc.us
Darryl Nance - Director of Athletics
Darryl Nance Biographical Information
The Athletic Department is responsible for administration of the total athletic program throughout the district. Services include coordination of the middle school athletic program; coordinating athletic facilities improvements and maintenance; providing staff development and human resources functions; and supervising school athletic programs in the areas of risk management, Title IX compliance, maintenance, financial management, and transportation.
(864) 355-3987
dnance@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Bryan Skipper - Executive Director of Student Personnel Services
Dr.; Bryan Skipper Biographical Information
The Student Personnel Services Department provides assistance and intervention for students, parents and school personnel that promote academic achievement in a safe and positive environment. Services provided include attendance intervention, social work services, medical health services, psychological services, discipline intervention, and parent assistance.
(864) 355-2061
gskipper@greenville.k12.sc.us
Robin Stack - Chief Finance Officer
Robin Stack Biographical Information
The Finance Department is responsible for all financial transactions, including the receipt, disbursement, and accounting of all funds; budget development and support; fixed asset inventory support; payroll and benefits administration; student activity fund support; and Food and Nutrition Services.
(864) 355-1160
rstack@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Susan Stevens - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Elementary Schools Group 2
Dr. Susan Stevens Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations.
(864) 355-8852
slsteven@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. Maureen Tiller - Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools
Dr. Maureen Tiller Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations.
(864) 355-8852
mtiller@greenville.k12.sc.us
Tim Waller - Director of Media Relations
Tim Waller Biographical Information
The Director of Media Relations works with local, regional and national media outlets to facilitate stories about the district and communicate important information to the district community.
(864) 355-8872
twaller@greenville.k12.sc.us
Dr. George Ward - Associate Superintendent for Operations
Dr. George Ward Biographical Information
The Associate Superintendent for Operations provides leadership and supervision to Special Projects, ETS, Maintenance and Facilities, Student Services, Athletics, and Planning and Demographics. Dr. Ward also supervises Transportation and Information Assurance and reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Schools.
(864) 355-3160
gward@greenville.k12.sc.us
Jason Warren - Assistant to the Superintendent/District Ombudsman
Jason Warren Biographical Information
The District Ombudsman is responsible for helping parents resolve issues. He works closely with parents, listening to their concerns and directing them to the most appropriate staff member or department to resolve issues involving their child’s education. When parents have exhausted all options, including talking to their child’s teacher and principal, the District Ombudsman is available to discuss other avenues necessary to rectify their concerns about their child’s education.
(864) 355-3973
jwarren@greenville.k12.sc.us
Doug Webb - General Counsel
Doug Webb Biographical Information
The Office of General Counsel is responsible for reviewing and drafting board policies; responding to legal complaints; reviewing contracts, leases, and other legal documents; handling litigation through direct representation or coordination of retained counsel; representing the District in hearings; and providing legal advice and training.
(864) 355-8866
rdwebb@greenville.k12.sc.us
Eric Williams - Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools and Career Centers
Eric Williams Biographical Information
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership is the supervision and evaluation of principals. Additional responsibilities include assisting in interviewing and selecting prospective principals and assistant principals, providing professional development for school leaders, and collaborating with other district personnel regarding school based and district operations. This position also oversees career centers and select programs at the secondary level.
(864) 355-3392
elwillia@greenville.k12.sc.us