The Mission
The Palmetto State Literacy Association provides a forum for stakeholders who are committed to the teaching and improvement of literacy in South Carolina. The primary commitment is to promote literacy through the improvement of reading, writing, and communication instruction and to encourage literacy as a lifetime tool for learning.
2024 - 2025 – Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
President
Krystal Turner
President-Elect
Michelle Richardson
Vice President
Virginia Scates
Secretary
Ashley Pack
Membership Director
Melissa Nicholson
State Coordinator
Missy Lark
Treasurer
Eddie Marshall
Conference Coordinator
Jean Brewington
Past-President
Kaye Jamison
Representatives and Committee Chairs
Regional Representatives
Upstate of SC |
Ashley Black | Ashley Black |
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Midlands of SC |
Rebecca Burriss | Rebecca Burriss |
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Lower Regions of SC |
Peggy O'Banner | Peggy O'Banner |
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At Large |
Tonja Johnson | Tonja Johnson |
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Committee Chairs
Bylaws |
Gina Mays | Gina Mays |
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Public Relations |
Ashley Pack | Ashley Pack |
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Conference Program |
Michelle Richardson | Michelle Richardson |
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Distinguished Literacy Administrator |
Pat Smith | Pat Smith |
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Distinguished Teacher of Literacy |
Judy Arnold | Judy Arnold |
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Exemplary Reading Award |
Iesha Jefferson | Iesha Jefferson |
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Family Literacy Grant |
Kim Shelton | Kim Shelton |
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Historian/Archives |
Vickie Brockman | Vickie Brockman |
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Honor Council |
Missy Lark | Missy Lark |
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International Project |
Virginia Scates | Virginia Scates |
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Journal Publication 1 |
Kirsten Able | Kirsten Able |
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Journal Publication 2 |
Koti Hubbard | Koti Hubbard |
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Legislative |
Scott Johnson | Scott Johnson |
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Literacy Leaders of Higher Education |
Cathy Compton- Lilly | Cathy Compton- Lilly |
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Literacy Partner Award |
Gina Rhodes | Gina Rhodes |
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Literature Grants |
Becca Burris | Becca Burris |
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Nominations |
Jennifer Dunn | Jennifer Dunn |
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Scholarships |
Dr. Mary Howard | Dr. Mary Howard |
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Teachers as Readers |
Kimberly Hutcherson | Kimberly Hutcherson |
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Service Grant |
Jennifer Powell | Jennifer Powell |
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Long Range Planning |
Callie Herlong | Callie Herlong |
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Finance |
Eddie Marshall | Eddie Marshall |
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Website & Event Management |
Kaye Jamison | Kaye Jamison |
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