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