Great schools need great leaders and in District 7, we are fortunate to have principals who show up every day ready to lead, serve and make a difference.
Their mission is a big one.
They set the tone for their schools. They champion great teaching and learning. They celebrate successes, navigate challenges, build relationships with families, and make countless decisions, both seen and unseen, with students at the center.
Most importantly, they bring people together around a shared belief in what is possible for every child.
During National Principals Month, we are proud to celebrate the leaders who have accepted that mission across District 7:
Victoria Bradley, E.P. Todd School
Dr. Marquice Clark, Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Jonathan Duvall, Jesse Boyd Elementary
Carla Cato, Drayton Mills Elementary
Tammy Jordan, Mary H. Wright Elementary
Dennis Regnier, Pine Street Elementary
Randy Edwards, Carver Middle School
Dr. Telena Woody, McCracken Middle School
Dr. Andrew McMillan, Spartanburg High School
Erin Black, Spartanburg County Adult Education
Cameron Collier, Whitlock Flexible Learning Center
Rene Ford, McCarthy Teszler School
Shawna Bynum, The Franklin School
Their schools may look different and the needs they meet each day may vary, but their mission is shared: creating places where students can learn, grow, belong and become their very best.
To our D7 principals, thank you for answering the call, embracing the challenge and leading with purpose.
Mission Accepted. Every school. Every student. Every day.
Help us celebrate these incredible leaders by leaving a word of thanks or encouragement below!
#ThankAPrincipal
#D7MissionAccepted
MISSION ACCEPTED: Learning for our learners!
A reminder that District 7 schools will be closed to students this Friday, October 2, while our faculty and staff come together for a districtwide Professional Development Day.
Part of accepting the mission means continuing to learn and grow ourselves, strengthening our practice so we can give our students our very best.
And while school is out, our friends at City of Spartanburg Parks & Rec have some great opportunities for students! They are offering Out of School Day programs for ages 5 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 17 this Friday and on other scheduled days when students are out of school throughout the year.
Check out the flyers for details, times and locations!
No school for students Friday, but plenty of learning and fun happening across Spartanburg!
Link to 2026-2027 calendar: https://aptg.co/1TZmFl
#MissionAccepted
🏆 EP Todd Champions Circle Spotlight 🏆
This week, we are excited to recognize Mrs. Ashleen Teal for her outstanding leadership and support of instructional excellence!
Mrs. Teal has made a tremendous impact by providing a coaching cycle focused on using AI tools to help teachers plan more efficiently and effectively. Through honest, constructive feedback, she has supported teachers in creating engaging, rigorous lessons that deepen student understanding and maximize learning opportunities. In addition, she has shared multiple resources to strengthen lesson planning and enhance classroom instruction.
Thank you, Mrs. Teal, for your dedication to empowering teachers and fostering high-quality learning experiences for our students. Your commitment to continuous improvement is helping our school community Racing Toward Excellence! 🏁✨
This week, we are excited to recognize Mrs. Ashleen Teal for her outstanding leadership and support of instructional excellence!
Mrs. Teal has made a tremendous impact by providing a coaching cycle focused on using AI tools to help teachers plan more efficiently and effectively. Through honest, constructive feedback, she has supported teachers in creating engaging, rigorous lessons that deepen student understanding and maximize learning opportunities. In addition, she has shared multiple resources to strengthen lesson planning and enhance classroom instruction.
Thank you, Mrs. Teal, for your dedication to empowering teachers and fostering high-quality learning experiences for our students. Your commitment to continuous improvement is helping our school community Racing Toward Excellence! 🏁✨
Your Family is Invited...
This year, Spartanburg High School is hosting a homecoming Block Party for our entire D7 Family. The block party will transform the campus into the ultimate spot for family and friends following the annual “Battle for the Brag” face-off football game between our Carver Wildcats and McCracken Eagles. The game is Thursday, October 8 at 5 PM in Viking Stadium, and the Block Party will follow until 9 PM. Come cheer on our future Vikings and stay afterwards to enjoy food trucks. contests. karaoke, games, and more in the visitor parking lot between the stadium and arena!
The Mad Hatter’s Block Party plays off of student council’s Alice in Wonderland theme for Homecoming 2026. SHS invites all current students, teachers and staff, families, and SHS alumni to join the fun and show your school spirit. All ages are welcome and there will be something for everyone to do.
Join our Vikings to make memories you won't forget!
This year, Spartanburg High School is hosting a homecoming Block Party for our entire D7 Family. The block party will transform the campus into the ultimate spot for family and friends following the annual “Battle for the Brag” face-off football game between our Carver Wildcats and McCracken Eagles. The game is Thursday, October 8 at 5 PM in Viking Stadium, and the Block Party will follow until 9 PM. Come cheer on our future Vikings and stay afterwards to enjoy food trucks. contests. karaoke, games, and more in the visitor parking lot between the stadium and arena!
The Mad Hatter’s Block Party plays off of student council’s Alice in Wonderland theme for Homecoming 2026. SHS invites all current students, teachers and staff, families, and SHS alumni to join the fun and show your school spirit. All ages are welcome and there will be something for everyone to do.
Join our Vikings to make memories you won't forget!
🏆 EP Todd Champions Circle Spotlight 🏆
This week, we are proud to recognize Lauren Duhon for her outstanding commitment to student achievement and intervention support!
Mrs. Duhon is currently ranked in the top 25% nationally for average student minutes per week in ONCE, a testament to her dedication, organization, and focus on meeting students' needs. Through intentional scheduling and a steadfast commitment to ensuring students receive their daily lessons, she has created opportunities for consistent growth and success.
Thank you, Mrs. Duhon, for championing rigor in intervention and helping our students stay on track as we Race Toward Excellence! 🏁✨
This week, we are proud to recognize Lauren Duhon for her outstanding commitment to student achievement and intervention support!
Mrs. Duhon is currently ranked in the top 25% nationally for average student minutes per week in ONCE, a testament to her dedication, organization, and focus on meeting students' needs. Through intentional scheduling and a steadfast commitment to ensuring students receive their daily lessons, she has created opportunities for consistent growth and success.
Thank you, Mrs. Duhon, for championing rigor in intervention and helping our students stay on track as we Race Toward Excellence! 🏁✨
There's nothing sweeter than a friend helping a friend.
Have a happy Friday!
🏁💙💛 College Colors Day at EP Todd was filled with team spirit, big dreams, and bright futures!
Our students and staff proudly wore their college colors as a reminder that every goal starts with a first step. Whether their path leads to college, career, or service, we're cheering them on as they race forward toward success.
The future is theirs, and they're already off to a great start! #CollegeColorsDay
Our students and staff proudly wore their college colors as a reminder that every goal starts with a first step. Whether their path leads to college, career, or service, we're cheering them on as they race forward toward success.
The future is theirs, and they're already off to a great start! #CollegeColorsDay
🏁🐯 CHAMPIONS CIRCLE SPOTLIGHT: MS. DORI MOATES! 🎨🏆
As we continue Racing Toward Excellence at E.P. Todd School, we are excited to recognize Ms. Dori Moates, our Art Teacher, as a member of our Champions Circle!
Ms. Moates creates engaging, purposeful lessons that help students build their artistic skills over time. She provides high-quality direct instruction, models techniques and processes, and then gives students opportunities to apply their learning through creative projects of their own.
In her classroom, students are encouraged to take risks, try new skills, and discover their creativity—and many discover a love of art along the way! When students struggle, Ms. Moates helps them see challenges not as weaknesses, but as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. 🌟
She also takes learning beyond the art room by collaborating with homeroom teachers to create projects connected to texts students are reading, nonfiction units they are exploring, and even math concepts they are actively learning. Through these connections, students see how art can bring learning to life across the curriculum.
🎨 Creativity
📚 Meaningful Connections
💡 Growth Mindset
🤝 Collaboration
Ms. Moates is helping our students find their creativity, develop confidence, and keep Racing Toward Excellence!
Congratulations, Ms. Moates, and thank you for everything you do for our Todd Tigers! 🐯🏁🏆
As we continue Racing Toward Excellence at E.P. Todd School, we are excited to recognize Ms. Dori Moates, our Art Teacher, as a member of our Champions Circle!
Ms. Moates creates engaging, purposeful lessons that help students build their artistic skills over time. She provides high-quality direct instruction, models techniques and processes, and then gives students opportunities to apply their learning through creative projects of their own.
In her classroom, students are encouraged to take risks, try new skills, and discover their creativity—and many discover a love of art along the way! When students struggle, Ms. Moates helps them see challenges not as weaknesses, but as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. 🌟
She also takes learning beyond the art room by collaborating with homeroom teachers to create projects connected to texts students are reading, nonfiction units they are exploring, and even math concepts they are actively learning. Through these connections, students see how art can bring learning to life across the curriculum.
🎨 Creativity
📚 Meaningful Connections
💡 Growth Mindset
🤝 Collaboration
Ms. Moates is helping our students find their creativity, develop confidence, and keep Racing Toward Excellence!
Congratulations, Ms. Moates, and thank you for everything you do for our Todd Tigers! 🐯🏁🏆
TOMORROW (Friday) is National College Colors Day - All D7 students, teachers and staff wear your favorite college shirts, jerseys, or colors! 🎉
This special day is about celebrating pride, traditions, and excitement while sparking meaningful conversations about college and career aspirations. With our first home football game happening this week, it s also a fantastic way to fuel enthusiasm for football season!
As we live out our mission to Inspire and Equip, College Colors Day is the perfect opportunity to inspire our students and brighten our community with school spirit.
Mission Accepted!
What an amazing first week at EP Todd School! 🐯✨
Our classrooms are already buzzing with learning, connection, and excitement. Students created class mission statements, met new friends and teachers, reconnected with old friends, learned important routines and procedures, and embraced new lessons.
We’re off to a fantastic start as we Race Toward Excellence! 🏁📚 Let’s keep building relationships, growing together, and making every day count.
What a great way to start day TWO of the 2026 -2027 school year! Thank you to the firefighters from the South Spartanburg Fire Department for helping us welcome our children to school today!
The children loved seeing the lights on Engine 10 and who doesn't love a fist bump or a high five.
We are so grateful for their time this morning serving the students in our community!
Don't worry - Day One & Meet the Teacher will be loading soon!
#d7missionaccepted
The children loved seeing the lights on Engine 10 and who doesn't love a fist bump or a high five.
We are so grateful for their time this morning serving the students in our community!
Don't worry - Day One & Meet the Teacher will be loading soon!
#d7missionaccepted
Mission Accepted.
Tomorrow, the adventure begins...Be sure to tag your first-day photos on social media with #D7firstday so we can include photos from our families in our district slideshow!
#D7MissionAccepted
D7 schools and offices will OPEN AT 11 AM on Monday, August 3 so all employees can participate in our annual Opening Convocation.
Thank you for your support and understanding during this special time for our faculty and staff to prepare for the start of our new year!
Thank you for your support and understanding during this special time for our faculty and staff to prepare for the start of our new year!
Our first mini-week back was a success!
Welcome back, teacher and staff!
Let's start our engines and Race toward Excellence!!
Well! We addressed, stamped and mailed postcards Tuesday evening!
If you’ve not finished enrollment, please be sure to complete it before 12:00, Tuesday, August 4th. If you do, you will be able to come to the check in table to get your postcard at Meet the Teacher.
If you’ve not finished, you will not be able to enter Meet the Teacher AND if you do finish registration by 3:00 on August 5th, your child is not eligible to start school on August 6th.
We CANNOT wait to start the year with our Todd Tigers..., Let's finish enrollment!
Today, our school principals, assistant principals, and Superintendent’s Cabinet members came together for a leadership retreat to kick off the new school year. As the sun rose over our transportation department’s beautiful new training facility (which opens next week!), a palpable excitement was in the air. Each year is a new opportunity, a fresh start, a beacon of hope, and an opportunity to grow–not only for our students, but also for our D7 Family of faculty and staff.
Our day included:
• A deep dive into Spartanburg’s growth and development from OneSpartanburg CEO Allen Smith
• A window into the unique perspective and wisdom of three of South Carolina’s strongest school district superintendents through a moderated panel discussion
• A reflection on leading school communities through change and a look at the successes resulting from our new blended schedule model at Spartanburg High School by Dr. Andrew McMillan
• A journey through the results of our recent teacher survey on instructional technology and digital device use across D7, along with several exciting new developments to realign and rebalance our approach to best serve students (look for details coming soon)
• The reveal of our D7 theme for the 2026-2027 school year (STAY TUNED for the public reveal next Monday following our Opening Convocation celebration)
• And much more!
It was a day of fellowship, connection, growth, and recommitting ourselves to District 7’s mission “To inspire and equip our students for lives of leadership and service as world citizens.”
We can’t wait to welcome teachers back later this week and students next week!
Our day included:
• A deep dive into Spartanburg’s growth and development from OneSpartanburg CEO Allen Smith
• A window into the unique perspective and wisdom of three of South Carolina’s strongest school district superintendents through a moderated panel discussion
• A reflection on leading school communities through change and a look at the successes resulting from our new blended schedule model at Spartanburg High School by Dr. Andrew McMillan
• A journey through the results of our recent teacher survey on instructional technology and digital device use across D7, along with several exciting new developments to realign and rebalance our approach to best serve students (look for details coming soon)
• The reveal of our D7 theme for the 2026-2027 school year (STAY TUNED for the public reveal next Monday following our Opening Convocation celebration)
• And much more!
It was a day of fellowship, connection, growth, and recommitting ourselves to District 7’s mission “To inspire and equip our students for lives of leadership and service as world citizens.”
We can’t wait to welcome teachers back later this week and students next week!
District 7 schools and offices will be closed Thursday, July 2 in observance of Independence Day. We hope our D7 family enjoys celebrating our great nation on this special anniversary year!
🇺🇸 Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸
We hope to see our PreK & 5K families on July 22nd from 9:30 - 11:00 AM! You are invited to this mini orientation where you will learn about arrival and drop off routines. We will do a modified school tour and have time to answer all the questions you might have.
Children will have the opportunity to play on the playground, run through sprinklers, and have fun on the splash pad! Be sure to bring a towel!
We will meet at the car loop located on the back side of the school.
Children will have the opportunity to play on the playground, run through sprinklers, and have fun on the splash pad! Be sure to bring a towel!
We will meet at the car loop located on the back side of the school.
🌟🍎 Welcome to the EP Todd Family, Ms. Emily Bogdan! 🍎🌟
We are excited to welcome Ms. Emily Bogdan to our PCD Team!
With 14 years of experience teaching special education in self-contained classrooms across multiple age levels, Ms. Bogdan brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to supporting all learners.
Originally from Columbia, SC, she has spent the past ten years teaching in the Anderson area and is excited to join EP Todd for her 15th year in education. Her passion for working with students shines through her commitment to creating supportive and meaningful learning experiences.
Outside of school, Ms. Bogdan enjoys attending and watching sports (Go Gamecocks, Bills, and Red Sox!), as well as experiencing music through concerts, plays, and musicals. She also values spending time with her family and friends.
We are thrilled to have Ms. Bogdan join our school community and look forward to the impact she will make with our students.
Please join us in giving her a warm EP Todd welcome! 💙💛
We are excited to welcome Ms. Emily Bogdan to our PCD Team!
With 14 years of experience teaching special education in self-contained classrooms across multiple age levels, Ms. Bogdan brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to supporting all learners.
Originally from Columbia, SC, she has spent the past ten years teaching in the Anderson area and is excited to join EP Todd for her 15th year in education. Her passion for working with students shines through her commitment to creating supportive and meaningful learning experiences.
Outside of school, Ms. Bogdan enjoys attending and watching sports (Go Gamecocks, Bills, and Red Sox!), as well as experiencing music through concerts, plays, and musicals. She also values spending time with her family and friends.
We are thrilled to have Ms. Bogdan join our school community and look forward to the impact she will make with our students.
Please join us in giving her a warm EP Todd welcome! 💙💛
🌟🍎 Welcome to the EP Todd Family, Mrs. Natasha Brewer! 🍎🌟
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Natasha Brewer to our Kindergarten Team for the upcoming school year! As a first-year kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brewer brings enthusiasm, heart, and a commitment to making her classroom a magical place for learning.
She recently earned her Master’s degree from The University of West Alabama and is ready to inspire our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey. Mrs. Brewer is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where students feel loved, supported, and excited to come to school each day.
Outside of the classroom, she is a proud wife and mom to four wonderful children. She enjoys spending time outdoors, playing games, reading, and watching movies with her family.
Mrs. Brewer is eager to connect with her students and families and make this a memorable first year.
Please join us in giving her a warm EP Todd welcome! 💙💛
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Natasha Brewer to our Kindergarten Team for the upcoming school year! As a first-year kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Brewer brings enthusiasm, heart, and a commitment to making her classroom a magical place for learning.
She recently earned her Master’s degree from The University of West Alabama and is ready to inspire our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey. Mrs. Brewer is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where students feel loved, supported, and excited to come to school each day.
Outside of the classroom, she is a proud wife and mom to four wonderful children. She enjoys spending time outdoors, playing games, reading, and watching movies with her family.
Mrs. Brewer is eager to connect with her students and families and make this a memorable first year.
Please join us in giving her a warm EP Todd welcome! 💙💛
