South Carolina Leaders of
Mathematics Education
SCLME Purpose
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Promotes the importance of mathematics leadership at all levels.
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Collaborates with other organizations, higher education, businesses, and educational entities to improve mathematics leadership.
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Provides and promotes professional learning opportunities to support leadership development.
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Establishes and maintains a communication network for all mathematics teachers, leaders, and other stakeholders.
SCLME Board
President: Dr. Tonya Belton
Past-President: Crissie Stapleton
President-Elect: Alva R. White
Secretary: Jennifer Thorsten
Treasurer: Keisha Scott
Community Relations: Vacant
Midlands Director: Cindy Washington
Upstate Director: Brenda Kelley
Low Country Director: Cathy DeMers
NCTM/NCSM Representative: Kari Meldrum
SCLME Leadership
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Stays abreast of educational issues and trends.
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Studies current state mathematics standards and practices.
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Is proactive rather than reactive.
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Represents the organization as needed as a voice for mathematics concerning educational policy, content expectations, best practices, and assessment (e.g. SDE, State Board of Education, EOC).
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Advocates for mathematics leadership at every level from the classroom to the State House.
SCLME Partnerships
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NCTM and SCCTM
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SC State Department of Education
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Office of Standards and Learning
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Office of Assessment
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Education Oversight Committee
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IHEs and Research Centers
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Businesses Focused on Education