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🔷 Welcome Back Mr. Marcus English, Special Education Resource Teacher! 📘🎉

We are excited to welcome back Mr. Marcus English to EP Todd School! This year, he returns to serve as a Special Education Resource Teacher, supporting students in both English and Math as a dedicated case manager. 💡🧠

Mr. English is a passionate educator with over nine years of classroom experience. Originally from Roanoke, Virginia, he began his career teaching Physical Education after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Radford University. His early years in PE helped him build a strong foundation in student engagement, classroom management, and connecting with diverse learners. 🏫⚽

He later transitioned into Special Education, earning a Graduate Certificate from UNC Charlotte and a Doctorate from the School of Music at Liberty University. 🎓🎶 His diverse educational background reflects his deep commitment to fostering growth in every part of a student’s life—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.

Mr. English has taught in urban schools across Charlotte, NC, and now brings his expertise and heart for students back to Spartanburg and EP Todd. He shared, “I believe teaching is not just about academics—it’s about inspiring growth in every part of a student’s life.” 💙

Outside of school, Mr. English is a proud husband and father of three wonderful children—two boys and one girl. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We’re thrilled to have Mr. English back on the EP Todd team. Welcome home! 🐾✏️

As we celebrate and enjoy time spent with loved ones this 4th of July, we honor the values that unite us as a community and nation. Together, let's continue to strive for a future where knowledge, understanding, and compassion prevail. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day!

📚☀️ Paws-itively the Best Summer Ever! 🐾 Summer enrichment across D7 — including Summer School and Summer Reading Camp — is in full swing, and it’s not just our students who are loving it! From diving into books to exploring arts integration, students are building new skills and growing their love of learning. And thanks to our amazing friends at the Spartanburg Humane Society, even our furry friends are getting in on the fun! Like Bullet, a true inspiration. After surviving a traumatic injury, he now rolls through life with courage and wheels — and rolled right into our hearts during Summer Reading Camp! He’s already a pro, bringing smiles and encouragement to every classroom he visits. 🐾 A big THANK YOU to the Spartanburg Humane Society for this meaningful partnership — and to all the guest readers helping our students stay sharp, curious, and connected this summer. 📖💛

🔷 Welcome Ms. Keyoshia Edwards, Our New 5K Teacher Assistant! 🍎🧸 We’re excited to welcome Ms. Keyoshia Edwards to the EP Todd family as our new Kindergarten Teacher Assistant! 🎉 Ms. Edwards is a proud Spartanburg native who brings both experience and enthusiasm to our early childhood team. She began her work in education as a teacher assistant at Ford Elementary in Laurens County School District 55, where her dedication earned her a nomination for Support Staff of the Year—a reflection of her heart for students and strong work ethic. 🌟 With a deep passion for working with children, Ms. Edwards is committed to supporting their learning, growth, and development in the classroom every day. She’s excited to partner with teachers and families to help each child thrive. 📚💡 She shared, “ I have a strong passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development.” 💙 We’re so happy to have Ms. Edwards on the EP Todd team—welcome aboard! 🐾✏️

🔷 Welcome Ms. Haley Revels, Our New 2nd Grade Teacher! 🍎 We are excited to welcome Ms. Haley Revels to the EP Todd family as a new 2nd grade teacher! 🎉 Ms. Revels brings a heart for young learners and a passion for helping students grow academically and socially. With experience in early elementary education, she is dedicated to creating a positive and engaging classroom where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. 📚✨ She believes in building strong relationships, setting high expectations, and making every day meaningful through hands-on learning, joyful routines, and lots of encouragement. 💡💙 Outside of school, Ms. Revels enjoys spending time with her family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, exploring new places ✈️, and embracing all the little moments that make life sweet. 🍦🌸 We’re so glad to have her join the Todd team—welcome, Ms. Revels! 🐾✏️

🔷 Welcome Mrs. Morgan Ayers, Our New 5th Grade Teacher! ✏️📘 We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Morgan Ayers to the EP Todd family as our new 5th grade teacher! 🎉 A 2024 graduate of Converse University, Mrs. Ayers holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is entering her second year of teaching. She is thrilled to be joining the EP Todd team—and even more excited to teach in the same community where she was born and raised! 🏡📚 Mrs. Ayers brings energy, heart, and a passion for helping upper elementary students grow into confident, capable learners. She’s looking forward to building strong relationships with her students and collaborating with fellow teachers to make this year amazing. 💡🧠 At home, she and her husband have been married for four years and are the proud parents of their daughter, Miley, and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Mason—any day now! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👶 We’re so happy to welcome Mrs. Ayers to EP Todd—let’s give her a big Todd Tiger welcome! 🐾💙

🔷 Welcome Mrs. Ashley Lipscomb, Our New Kindergarten Teacher! 🧸📖 We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Ashley Lipscomb to the EP Todd family as one of our new Kindergarten teachers! 🎉 Mrs. Lipscomb brings 11 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and a deep passion for creating a stimulating, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for young learners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina – Columbia and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Converse College. 🎓✨ In her classroom, students will grow through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and a warm, supportive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to thrive. 💡🖍️ Her teaching is grounded in the belief that "People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." ❤️ When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Lipscomb enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Sherod, and their two daughters, Harper McKinsey and Gracen Alexandrea. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Her hobbies include singing 🎤, reading 📚, writing ✍️, and fellowshipping at church ⛪. We’re so excited to have her join our EP Todd team—welcome, Mrs. Lipscomb! 🐾🍎

🔷 Welcome Mrs. Taylor Higby, Our New Kindergarten Teacher! 🧸📚 We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Taylor Higby to the EP Todd family as our new Kindergarten teacher! 🎉 Mrs. Higby brings a joyful spirit, a love for early learners, and a strong foundation in early childhood education. She is passionate about helping students build confidence, independence, and a love of learning right from the very start. ✨🖍️ In her classroom, students can expect a warm and nurturing environment filled with songs, stories, hands-on exploration, and smiles. Mrs. Higby believes every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and celebrated—every single day. 💙🍎 Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family 👨‍👩‍👧, being outdoors 🌿, and making memories with the people she loves. 🌟 We are thrilled to have her on the Todd team—welcome, Mrs. Higby! 🐾🎒

🔷 Welcome Ms. Jocelyn Smith, Our New Preschool Special Education Teacher! 🧸💙 We are excited to announce that Ms. Jocelyn Smith is stepping into a new role at EP Todd as our Preschool Special Education Teacher! 🎉 Ms. Smith is no stranger to the EP Todd family—she has been a dedicated part of our preschool team for the past four years, serving as a teacher assistant and working closely with students, teachers, and families to create an inclusive, nurturing environment for our youngest learners. 🌟 Now, she excitedly begins a new chapter as a certified teacher, continuing her commitment to supporting the unique needs and growth of every child. Ms. Smith is passionate about early childhood education and deeply believes in the power of individualized support to help each student reach their full potential. 🧠💡 We’re so proud to see her grow into this new role and know she’ll bring heart, experience, and expertise to our exceptional preschool team. Welcome, Ms. Smith! 🐾📘

Welcome Dr. Sarah Bowie Hawk, EP Todd’s New Continuous Improvement Coach! 🎉 We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Sarah Bowie Hawk as our new Continuous Improvement Coach at E.P. Todd School! 🌟 Dr. Hawk brings over 22 years of experience in education 🏫, having served in a variety of roles including early childhood and elementary teacher, literacy coach, Reading Recovery teacher, intervention specialist, and personalized learning coach. A proud Inman native, she earned her undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College , followed by a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina. 📘📝🎓 Dr. Hawk is passionate about supporting teacher growth, using data to inform instruction, and improving outcomes for all learners. 💡 Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband Derek and their fun, blended family of six kids—ages 18, 16, 15, 13, 13, and 11! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Her hobbies include weight lifting 💪, mountain biking 🚴‍♀️, and discovering new foods 🍣 while traveling ✈️. Please join us in giving Dr. Hawk a warm welcome to the EP Todd family! 💙

District 7 schools and offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19. Juneteenth commemorates the journey towards freedom and equality that we continue to travel today. It reminds us of the progress we have made, and also that this work is ongoing. It calls us to seek understanding of our differences and of the experiences that shape our unique perspectives. We honor this important holiday as we continually work to inspire and equip our students for meaningful lives of leadership and service as world citizens.

District 7 extends a warm invitation to families in Spartanburg to participate in our summer meal program for 2025. We're providing free individual meals served at various community sites and as part of summer school and other structured programs at our school sites. Please note that meals must be enjoyed on-site, per Federal program regulations. While our school sites are exclusively serving enrolled summer school students, some community sites are open to anyone aged 18 and under. This initiative is made possible thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture's Summer Meals Program. Find out more and check the schedule on our website: [https://www.spartanburg7.org/summermeals].

🔥 Viking Athletics is bringing the HEAT this summer — and the first week of camp was on fire! From big swings to fast feet and fearless serves, our young athletes kicked things off in true Viking style at Spartanburg High School. 💪🏽📣🏀⚽️ We just wrapped up Lady Vikings Sports Camp, and let’s just say... it was a slam dunk success! But we’re just getting started. Whether your child wants to cheer, spike, tackle, swing, or shoot — there’s a Viking camp for everyone! Camps are filling fast, so head to www.hubcitylocker.com/vikings and snag your spot today. Camps are held across our Viking Arena, the wrestling facility, and athletic fields, and Duncan Park. Here’s what’s coming up: Youth Football Camp | June 2, 9, 16, 23 (https://tinyurl.com/VikingsFBCamp) Cheer Kiddie Camp | June 9–11 Basketball Kids Camp | June 9–12 Wrestling Camp | June 9–12 Soccer Camp | June 9–11 Baseball Camp | June 16–18 Train with the best. Make new friends. Create unforgettable memories. Let’s go, VIKINGS! 🏆

🎉 Schooled in Sunshine: Our Summer Send-Off is Here! ☀️🎓 Before we trade backpacks for beach bags, don’t miss our final 7Headlines of the school year —featuring a feel-good video packed with field day fun, graduation smiles, and unforgettable D7 moments. 💙 https://tinyurl.com/7headlinessummer2025 Your D7 Communications Team isn’t quite signing off for summer—we’ll still be around with the occasional update, but things will be a little less bustling online. So be sure to stay tuned and keep checking in! Thank you for all the love, likes, and comments this year—we’ve loved sharing our schools’ stories with you. ❤️ 📲 Watch the full video and catch our recap here: https://youtu.be/T6SNgItb2RY?si=S060VTDJv3ZgpJOP #D7isGoingForGreat #SummerStartsNow

Chip, Sip, Hooray! Our teachers are never less than amazing, and we appreciate all they do. We hope a little treat helped with getting through the last full day of the school year!

Todd Teachers embody having a life-long love of learning! Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Housand, Mr. Connor Bolthouse, and Ms. Britney Smith on completing their Masters program from Converse University. We are so proud of you! #goingforgreat

🎉 This edition of 7Headlines: MAY We Celebrate! 🎓🎭🎨 May is bursting with milestones and memories in the making! From graduation cheers to artistic achievements, from outstanding educators to student success stories—you’ll find plenty of reasons to celebrate in this joyful issue. PLUS: Teacher and Nurse Appreciation, Senior Spotlights, Arts Showcases, and a look ahead at summer fun! Take a moment to soak in the pride, the progress, and the people who make District 7 shine. ✨ MAY we celebrate all that makes D7 great: 📬 Read the full issue here: https://tinyurl.com/7HeadlinesMay2025

Ms. Marina Robichau stands out as an exceptional first-year educator and is Todd's Crystal Apple Award winner. She shows dedication, initiative, and a collaborative spirit. Ms. Robichau is not only managing the steep learning curve of her first year but thriving in it—demonstrating the traits of a lifelong learner, a supportive colleague, and a future instructional leader.

We could not be more excited to announce that Mrs. Tyann Jackson, our behavior intervention assistant, has been selected as our Support Staff of the Year. Mrs. Jackson sees the good in all children and works diligently to find solutions to hard situations. She handles situation with both kindness and firmness. Additionally, she loves to make things beautiful. It is not uncommon to find something decorated in different places in the building. She always has a radiant smile and brings joy to our building!

It is a thrill to announce that Ms. Kenesha Hardy has been selected by her peers as Todd's Teacher of the Year. She is dedicated to seeing her students grow. Aside from being an excellent teacher, Ms. Hardy is recognized as being kind and helpful. If you see Ms. Hardy in the halls, you will see her bright personality and her big smile!