2020 Board Candidate Elmore Keshia Elmore Release Authority Manger Orangeburg, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Parent/Legal Guardian of FLCS Student(s) ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: Benedict College, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Board Experience: Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? As a parent I choose to be involved in my children's education because I love them just that much and more. I want to make sure that I am involved in as much as I can to protect them and to do what is in the best interest of all children who needs a voice. How do you hope to advance the mission of FLCS by serving on the board? I hopeto advance the mission of FLCS by inspiring parent, students and facility as well as board members how important it is to focus on the needs of our students and to bring anything new or awareness to the school that will help build the child and make the school to more successful. What do you see as your greatest strengths, and what positive additions can you bring to this board? My greatest strengths are communication, coachable and teachable. I bring diversity to the board as a parent. Allowing them to hear from the parent's perspective what we are seeking for our children. Also being a liaison for the parents and the board. Some times it takes a middle person to bring things together to make thing work much smoothly and with a better understanding. Please provide one example of something you feel FLCS is doing well. Also, what do you consider to be the most important issue for the school to focus on in the immediate future? Felton is doing well at building a better structure environment for the children as well as making the school feel safe. They are also doing well preparing the children for testing. Felton needs to continue to focus on the getting our children on test levels and focus on getting Felton back to where they use to be. Page 1 of 7 2020 Board Candidate Glover Keith Glover Owner of Glover's management at Glovers transportation, Keith Glover's bail bonding, Glover's rentals Orangeburg, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Experience with Business ✓ Experience with K-12 Education ✓ Parent/Legal Guardian of FLCS Student(s) ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: Claflin university, N/A Orangeburg Wilkinson, NA The greater orangeburg community foundation Board Experience: Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? I am a Felton graduate from 8pre school to the 8th grade. Class of 81. I now have a grandson aswell as other family members that still attend this day. How do you hope to advance the mission of FLCS by serving on the board? I am a resident of orangeburg county. I mentor students from schools on career day. My roots my almemateor that I attended and cherish is the only school I'm not visiting. I would like to think I was preparing myself for this moment. What do you see as your greatest strengths, and what positive additions can you bring to this board? Small business, business management and development. Political views of the county,state. (Political science) A over view of the science of business instead of business management Please provide one example of something you feel FLCS is doing well. Also, what do you consider to be the most important issue for the school to focus on in the immediate future? Communication. There was a situation with my grandchild and it was resolved within the day. Being home grown with roots in the community. Hoping for continued service. Immediate future plans should be on strengthening Felton scsu the community by starting local small businesses Page 2 of 7 2020 Board Candidate Hallmon Anthony Hallmon Legal Assistant/Deputy Outreach Director at Bamberg Legal, LLC Orangeburg, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Experience with Business ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: Claflin University/ Gupton-Jones College, Bachelors in Criminal Justice/ Associates in Mortuary Science Board Experience: Advisory Board Member for the 1890 Research Project Grant (Financially Literate for Rural Youth and Families) South Carolina State University Advisory Board Member for Orangeburg School District Technology Center Business Department Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? The reason why I would like to serve on FLCS Board is to simply help improve student achievement across the board. I have experience with serving on different boards so I do understand the importance for a school to have a strong school board with members that will have the students as a priority. I have a passion for education and I believe that education is the key for students to be successful in today's society. How do you hope to advance the mission of FLCS by serving on the board? I hope to advance the mission of FLCS by bringing innovative ideas that focuses will focus more on STEAM. Also to help create a better community to student pipeline for involvement outside of the school. This acclimates the students and community with each other to help broaden the student options when it comes to career choices and goals. What do you see as your greatest strengths, and what positive additions can you bring to this board? Some of my greatest strengths is my ability to communicate and working with others to achieve a common goal. I understand the positive impact of a cohesive team. Some positive additions that I can bring to this board is having experience with serving on multiple boards. I will bring a young and energetic voice. I believe in respecting others opinions and listening to what people have to say. Please provide one example of something you feel FLCS is doing well. Also, what do you consider to be the most important issue for the school to focus on in the immediate future? FLCS is doing a superb job with putting the needs of the students and parents first. I've have had the opportunity of participating with Career Day and Read Across America, that's a great example of how the school has put the needs pf the students first. The most important issue would be finance restructuring and enrollment. Another issue is consistency as far as administration with keeping key leaders in place. Page 3 of 7 2020 Board Candidate Harris Stanley Harris Registered Nurse at The Regional Medical Center Orangeburg, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Experience with Business ✓ Experience with K-12 Education ✓ Parent/Legal Guardian of FLCS Student(s) ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: Albany State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Georgia State University, Master of Science in Nursing Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Nursing Board Experience: Served 2 terms as Secretary/Treasurer for South Carolina Nurses Association Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? I have a vested interest in educational opportunities for our youth How do you hope to advance the mission of FLCS by serving on the board? By helping to foster and build strong community partner relationships. What do you see as your greatest strengths, and what positive additions can you bring to this board? My greatest strengths are being dedicated, determined, and dependable. Please provide one example of something you feel FLCS is doing well. Also, what do you consider to be the most important issue for the school to focus on in the immediate future? I feel that FLCS is sustaining its current enrollment. I feel that it is important to focus on improving or enhancing technology so that all students can have access to virtual educational processes. Page 4 of 7 2020 Board Candidate Johnson Robert Johnson Retired Educator/Administrator/Military Veteran at The Financial Management Group Orangeburg, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Experience with Business ✓ Experience with K-12 Education ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: South Carolina State University, ED.D, ED.s, MS., BS. South Carolina State University, Doctor of Education Administration/Leadership Board Chairman of The Orangeburg Area Boys & Girls Club and Chairman of The Local Organizing Committee of Orangeburg County. Board Experience: Board Member of Felton Labatory Charter School, Advisory Board Member of Orangeburg County DSS, and Board Member of Orangeburg County Disability & Special Needs Board. Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? To provide academic excellence, finances, leadership, guidance, resources, teamwork, and positive uplift for the children, parents, community, and all stakeholders. How do you hope to advance the mission of FLCS by serving on the board? To embrace and execute the the mission, vision, and goals of FLCS through transparency accountability and teamwork on one accord. What do you see as your greatest strengths, and what positive additions can you bring to this board? Leadership, governance, accountability, vision, dedication, training, and evaluation. Please provide one example of something you feel FLCS is doing well. Also, what do you consider to be the most important issue for the school to focus on in the immediate future? The School is ready for academic achievement, strong leadership, consistency in organization and stability. FLCS is located in the Center of Education at South Carolina State University. " We will make this Vision a Reality !!!" Page 5 of 7 2020 Board Candidate King Cynthia King 8th grade abd Algebra 1 Teacher at OCSD - Elloree Elementary School Santee, South Carolina [email protected] ✓ Experience with Business ✓ Experience with K-12 Education ✓ Parent/Legal Guardian of FLCS Student(s) ✓ Resident of South Carolina College and Training: South Carolina State University, Bachelor and Master South Carolina State University, Educational Specialist Degree Teache at a public educational insitute Board Experience: Girl Scouts of America Troop #640 Co-Advisor 5 years Why do you want to serve on the FLCS Board of Directors? I am a parent who want to see FLCS strive to stay on the course of continuous greatness.