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

Shelly Meyers, Ed.D.

Director of Education Policy and Workforce
Cinthia Wolfe, Ed.D. smiling in professional attire at EPI Center.

Cinthia Wolfe, Ed.D.

Director of Administration & Leadership Development

Staff

Deborah Kinard at EPI Center promoting health and wellness initiatives.

Deborah Kinard

Finance and Compliance Manager
Professional portrait of Marvin McClean at EPI Center.

Marvin McClean

Senior Strategist for Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
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

Finance Support Specialist
Angela Woodard at EPI Center, professional portrait for leadership profile.

Angela Woodard

Assessment Specialist
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Meet the people driving the work forward at the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation & Innovation.