Dr. W. Burke Royster - Superintendent

W.Burke Royster

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

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

Phillip Davie Biographical Information


Administration Staff

Bill Brown - Executive Director, Education Technology Services

Bill Brown

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

Anne Lee Buck - Coordinator of Community Collaboration

Anne Lee Buck

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


Brenda Byrd - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Elementary Schools Group 2

Brenda Byrd

Brenda Byrd 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

Scott Carlin - Executive Director of Facilities

Scott Carlin

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


Morgan Clements - Chief Human Resources Officer

Morgan Clements

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

Tara Dean - Director of Special Academic Projects

Tara Dean

Tara Dean Biographical Information

The Director of Special Academic Projects assists the Associate Superintendent for Academics with various projects, including the administration of extended day programs, summer reading camp, innovative courses, international Exchange students, and the course catalog. The Director also oversees the School Counseling Department and Work-Based Learning.

(864) 355-3081


Nancy Fitzer - Assistant to the Superintendent and Board Liaison

Nancy Fitzer

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

Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick - Assistant to the Superintendent/District Ombudsman

Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick

Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick 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


Whitney Hanna - Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement

Whitney Hanna

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

Traci Hogan - Assistant Superintendent for Special Education Services

Traci Hogan

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


Julie Horton - Director of Governmental Relations

Julie Horton

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

Adam James

Adam James Biographical Information

The Transportation Department develops and administers a program (358 state-owned school buses, 11 district-owned Magnet Buses, 8 NCLB buses and 36 district-owned activity buses) to meet all GCS transportation requirements and activities. The primary goal is to provide the safest means of transportation for pupils to and from school (five bus centers, which provide regular day-to-day transportation for approximately 26,000 students) and extracurricular activities. The Transportation Office acts as a liaison with parents regarding complaints and special requests. The GCS Transportation Department, with passionate and dedicated personnel, is recognized as a leader in SC school bus transportation.

(864) 355-1826


Karen Kapp - Director of Staff and Leadership Development

Karen Kapp

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

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


Jeff McCoy - Associate Superintendent for Academics

Jeff McCoy

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

Dr. Jason McCreary - Director of Accountability and Quality Assurance

Dr. Jason McCreary

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


Dr. Charlotte McDavid
Executive Director for Academic Innovation and Technology

Dr. Charlotte McDavid

Dr. Charlotte McDavid Biographical Information

The Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Technology supports personalized learning through instructional technology and media services.  The department also assists with programs designed to help build better graduates such as the Satellite Diploma Program, virtual high school, distance learning, extended day programs, and New Tech schools. This role promotes success for all students through Title I and Title III programs.

(864) 355-3143
cmcdavid@greenville.k12.sc.us

Dr. David McDonald - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Middle Schools

Dr. David McDonald

Dr. David McDonald 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


Dr. Megan Mitchell-Hoefer - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – Elementary Schools Group 1

Dr. Megan Mtichell-Hoefer

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

Darryl Nance - Director of Athletics

Darryl Nance

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


Kent Owens - Executive Director of Student Personnel Services

Kent Owens

Kent Owens 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

Scott Rhymer - Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership – High Schools

Scott Rhymer

Scott Rhymer 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


Dr. Bryan Skipper - Assistant to the Superintendent and District Ombudsman

Dr. Bryan Skipper

Dr. Bryan Skipper 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) 355-3164

Greg Stanfield - Executive Director of Planning and Demographics

Greg Stanfield

Greg Stanfield 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


Robin Stack - Chief Finance Officer

Robin Stack

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

Dr. George Ward - Associate Superintendent for Operations

Dr. George Ward

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


Doug Webb - General Counsel

Doug Webb

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

Eric Williams - Executive Director – College and Career Readiness

Eric Williams

Eric Williams Biographical Information

The Career and Technology Education Department provides support to four career centers and select programs at each middle/high school in the district. Our purpose is to ensure that every student in Greenville County graduates from high school prepared for college and/or a career. Our focus is on presenting students with career opportunities that meet the high wage, high skill, and high demand benchmark in Upstate South Carolina.

(864) 355-3392
elwillia@greenville.k12.sc.us