Accomplishments

A Strong Record for Berkeley County Schools

Berkeley County schools have made real progress, and I’m proud to have helped lead that work. Together, we’ve raised academic performance, supported our teachers, strengthened school safety, and delivered results for District 2.

24Good or Excellent schools

Improving Academic Performance

Student achievement is rising across Berkeley County schools.

Increased the number of schools rated Good or Excellent from 10 in 2023 to 24 in 2025
Achieved zero Unsatisfactory schools in both 2024 and 2025
Raised third-grade ELA Meets or Exceeds performance from 43.7% to 59.2%

93%teacher retention

Recruiting and Retaining Great Teachers

Strong schools depend on qualified teachers who want to remain in our classrooms.

Improved teacher retention from 72% in 2023–24 to 93% in 2025–26
Raised starting teacher pay to $57,905
Provided eligible employees with a step increase and 2% cost-of-living raise

✓clear protocols and stronger screening

Strengthening School Safety

Students and teachers deserve schools where they feel safe and can focus on learning.

Adopted the Standard Response Protocol across the district
Implemented weapons screening at high school athletic events
Expanded random weapons-screening efforts during the school day

✓new and improved schools

Investing in Our Schools

Growing neighborhoods need schools with the space and resources to serve their students.

Advanced school construction, renovation, and expansion projects
Advocated for the construction of Bowen’s Corner Elementary
Helped oversee the construction and timely completion of Philip Simmons Elementary and Middle schools

93%projected graduation rate at Philip Simmons High

Delivering Results for District 2

District 2 schools continue to rank among the strongest in Berkeley County.

Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons High maintained Excellent ratings for four consecutive years
Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons Elementary reached the district’s 2030 ELA goal five years early
Philip Simmons High reached a projected 93% graduation rate and an 85% College and Career Readiness rate

The Work Continues

Building on Our Progress

I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, and I remain committed to building on these results for the students, families, teachers, and taxpayers of District 2.