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Academics

The department of academics in Greenville County Schools supports academic-related services to our students. Use the links on the right side of this page to learn more about the programs and services below.

Academic Innovation and Technology

Academic Innovation and Technology supports personalized learning through Instructional Technology, Media Services, Satellite Diploma Program, GCS Virtual Program, Distance Learning, Extended Day, New Tech schools, Title I and Title III schools,.

Academic Innovation & Technology Website

Academic Support Services

Academic Support Services is responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating curriculum; coordinating special programs; and providing for the continuous improvement of instruction.

Academic Support Services Website

Accountability and Quality Assurance

The Accountability and Quality Assurance team plans and conducts a program of evaluation and research to support academic achievement.

Accountability and QA Website

Early Intervention and Student Support Services

This department supports early learning programs, including intervention services for students, and Read to Succeed.

Early Intervention Website

School Counseling and Sirrine Scholarship

The school counseling program in Greenville County is a collaborative effort benefiting students, parents, teachers, administrators and the overall community. 

School Counseling Website

Career and Technology Education

This department supports Career Centers, Charter Schools, Fine Arts Center, Life-Long Learning, and Business Partnerships.

Graduation Plus Website

Special Education

This department supports all special education programs in Greenville County Schools

Special Education Website

Office of Transformation

In 2024 Greenville County Schools launched the Office of Transformation, a dedicated initiative designed to foster growth, inspire excellence, and empower students and teachers alike.

Transformation Website

Academics Administration

Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent for Academics
(864) 355-3134 | 


Dr. Charlotte McDavid
Assistant Superintendent for Transformation
(864) 355-3143
cmcdavid@greenville.k12.sc.us

Tara Dean
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Technology
(864) 355-3081
tadean@greenville.k12.sc.us

Eric Williams
Executive Director – College and Career Readiness
(864) 355-1091
elwillia@greenville.k12.sc.us

Dr. Jason McCreary
Director, Accountability and Quality Assurance
(864) 355-3369

Beverly Holt-Pilkey
Director Early Intervention and Support Services 
(864) 355-8892
bholtpilkey@greenville.k12.sc.us

Elizabeth House
Director, School Counseling and Sirrine Scholarship
(864) 355-3391
nahouse@greenville.k12.sc.us

Traci Hogan
Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Services
(864) 355-3395

Tonya Leeks-Shepard
Director of Special Academic Programs and Secondary Support
(864) 355-7361
lleeksshepherd@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Bradley Wingate
Director of Performing Arts
(864) 355-4888
bwingate@greenville.k12.sc.us

Academic Support Services Staff

Amy Amidon, Academic Specialist for Middle School Math
(864) 452-0784 | aamidon@greenville.k12.sc.us

Andrea Bell,  Academic Specialist for Health and Physical Education
(864) 355-3181 | aebell@greenville.k12.sc.us

Stephanie Burdette, Academic Specialist K-5 Mathematics
(864) 355-3193 | sburdette@greenville.k12.sc.us

Katie Delloso, K-5 Academic Specialist for STEAM/Science and Digital Literacy
(864) 355-3187 | kdelloso@greenville.k12.sc.us

Stephanie Calloway, Academic Specialist for 6-12 Science/STEM
(864) 355-5395 | scallowa@greenville.k12.sc.us

Kristy Jennings, Academic Specialist for K-5 English Language Arts
(864) 355-3190 | kjennings@greenville.k12.sc.us

Tamara Glover, Academic Specialist  for High School Math
(864) 452-0782 | tglover@greenville.k12.sc.us

Kelly Nalley, Coordinator of Advanced Academic Programs (AP, GT and IB)
(864) 355-4821 | knalley@greenville.k12.sc.us

Shayla S. Read, Academics Specialist for 6-12 English Language Arts
(864) 355-3127 | 
sread@greenville.k12.sc.us

Dr. Jamie Whitlock, Academic Specialist Career and Technical Education
(864) 355-0937 | jwhitlock@greenville.k12.sc.us