
About
Founded in 1978, the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education has been a primary source of professional development training for school district personnel involved in the design and implementation of educational services for gifted and talented students.
Through collaborative efforts with the state’s school districts and the South Carolina Department of Education, the officers and Board of Directors of SCCGE have provided frequent opportunities for South Carolina educators to learn from world-renowned experts in the fields of gifted education, curriculum design and delivery, psychology of learning, student identification, character and needs, student assessment, gifted program development and program evaluation.
SCCGE promotes excellence and provides vital leadership in education through workshops, state and regional meetings and an annual conference. It serves as a resource network for school district, college and university personnel to disseminate information on pending legislation, current research and evolving trends and issues in gifted education.
Each year since its incorporation as a state professional development and advocacy agency, the membership of SCCGE and its influence has increased as educators have become more aware of the characteristics and educational needs of gifted students.
The consortium leadership affiliates with numerous national and global organizations to provide its membership with current research and developments in programming and curriculum design. The officers and Board Members disseminate information on events and resources through this Web site and print communications.
SCCGE seeks to empower, endow, and enrich the instructional and leadership abilities of South Carolina’s teachers of gifted in their mission to enhance and nurture the potential of gifted and talented students as they strive to achieve their personal best and contribute to their communities. The Consortium in accordance with NAGC denounces systemic racism and supports racial justice for students of all races, genders, cultures, and religions.
Board Officers
Erin FitzGerald
President
Priscilla Hollington
President - Elect
Rick Blanchard
Past President
Sally Dover
Secretary
Joy Gray
Treasurer
Board Members
Rick Blanchard
Berkeley
Beth Brooks
Newberry
Jean Chandler
Palmetto Scholars
Amy Coker
Fairfield
Sally Dover
Converse
Erin FitzGerald
Lexington 1
Scot Hockman
Joy Gray
C2
Tom Herbert
USC
Consultant
Jennifer Holliday
Williamsburg
Priscilla Hollington
Orangeburg
Maria Kratsios
Richland 2
Meg Lee
Converse
Tom McDuffie
Lancaster
Shannon McGurn
Florence 1
Suzanne Merck
Pickens
Betsy Portune
Williston 29
Tami Richardson
Retired
Cindy Riddle
Spartanburg 1
Linda Shaylor
Retired
Jane Snyder
Greenville
Josie Stratton
SCDE
Julie Swanson
College of Charleston
Marva Tigner
Jasper
Denise Zacherl
Dorchester 2
