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Meet the EPI Center Staff

A Team Dedicated to Educator Preparation and Innovation

 The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation & Innovation includes certified South Carolina teachers, national board certified educators,  clinical faculty advisors, academic coaches, and a myriad of credentialed professionals with extensive classroom and professional experiences in K-16 settings.

Leadership

Professional woman in blue blazer smiling, representing EPI Center.

Damara Hightower Mitchell, Ed.D.

Chief Executive Officer
EPI Center logo with Andress Carter-Sims, Ed.D. for educational leadership.

Andress Carter-Sims, Ed.D.

Director of Professional Learning and Development
Tondaleya Green Jackson, Ed.D., at EPI Center for community development.

Tondaleya Green Jackson, Ed.D.

Director of Engagement & Outreach
Cinthia Wolfe, Ed.D. smiling in professional attire at EPI Center.

Cinthia Wolfe, Ed.D.

Director of Administration & Leadership Development

Staff

Carla Adams at EPI Center, professional healthcare leader and advocate.

Carla Adams

Educator Support Specialist - Virtual Engagement
Portrait of Dr. LaShaune Smith Brisbon at EPI Center.

LaShaune Smith Brisbon, Ph.D.

Educator Support Specialist - Pipeline Development
Nadine Edney at EPI Center, professional portrait of a confident woman in a blue blazer and glasses.

Nadine Edney

Professional Development Coordinator
Gwenda Greene, Ph.D., at EPI Center, focusing on innovative educational solutions.

Gwenda Greene, Ph.D.

Senior Strategist for Higher Education & Global Initiatives
Audrey Harris, Ed.D., at EPI Center, promoting educational excellence and leadership.

Audrey Harris, Ed.D.

Professional Learning Curriculum Content Developer
Margo Jackson smiling at EPI Center, professional portrait.

Margo Jackson

Senior Strategist for Residency & Apprenticeship
Deborah Kinard at EPI Center promoting health and wellness initiatives.

Deborah Kinard

Senior Strategist for Compliance
Professional portrait of Marvin McClean at EPI Center.

Marvin McClean

Senior Strategist for Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Kathy McMillan-Bennon, Ed.D. speaking at EPI Center event.

Kathy McMillan-Bennon, Ed.D.

Clinical Education Manager
Portrait of Shelly Meyers, Ed.D., at EPI Center for educational leadership.

Shelly Meyers, Ed.D.

Director of Education Policy and Workforce
EPI Center featuring Theresa Riley, Ed.D., a leader in education and community development.

Theresa Riley, Ed.D.

Public Relations and Marketing Specialist
EPI Center logo behind Alicia Smith, professional woman in glasses and blue blazer.

Alicia Smith

Administrative Coordinator
Sonia Vaughn smiling at EPI Center event, professional portrait.

Sonia Vaughn

Senior Office Manager
Professional portrait of Stacey Wilson, Ed.D., at EPI Center event.

Stacey Wilson, Ed.D.

Project Manager
Angela Woodard at EPI Center, professional portrait for leadership profile.

Angela Woodard

Associate Director for Administrative Operations
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