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.
2026 - 2027 – Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
President
Virginia Scates
President-Elect
Wendy Burgess
Vice President
Karley Watkins
Secretary
Iesha Jefferson
Membership Director
Melissa Nicholson
State Coordinator
Missy Lark
Treasurer
Eddie Marshall
Conference Coordinator
Kaye Jamison
Past-President
Michelle Richardson
Representatives and Committee Chairs
Regional Representatives
Upstate of SC
Ashley Black
Midlands of SC
Rebecca Burriss
Lower Regions of SC
Peggy O'Banner
At Large
Tiffany Smith
Committee Chairs
Bylaws 1 |
Michelle Richardson | Michelle Richardson |
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Bylaws 2 |
Krystal Turner | Krystal Turner |
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Public Relations |
Iesha Jefferson | Iesha Jefferson |
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Conference Program |
Wendy Burgess | Wendy Burgess |
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Distinguished Literacy Administrator |
Pat Smith | Pat Smith |
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Distinguished Teacher of Literacy |
Grayson Padgett | Grayson Padgett |
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Exemplary Reading Award |
Iesha Jefferson | Iesha Jefferson |
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Family Literacy Grant |
Missy Lark | Missy Lark |
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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 |
Karley Watkins | Karley Watkins |
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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 |
Kathy Maness | Kathy Maness |
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Literacy Leaders of Higher Education |
Becky McCraw | Becky McCraw |
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Literacy Partner Award |
Gina Rhodes | Gina Rhodes |
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Literature Grants |
Becca Burriss | Becca Burriss |
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Nominations |
Chris Hardy | Chris Hardy |
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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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