A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR DR. MARCELLA SHAW OF BARNWELL COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT UPON BEING NAMED 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.

 

Whereas, in recognition of her many contributions to education, Dr. Marcella Shaw, Interim Superintendent of the new Barnwell County Consolidated School District, has been named 2023 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators; and

 

Whereas, this award is presented annually to a district superintendent as part of the national Superintendent of the Year program of the American Association of School Administrators; and

 

Whereas, in preparation for her distinguished career in education, Dr. Shaw earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and a master's degree in education from Cambridge College. Continuing her studies, she was awarded Education Specialist and Doctoral degrees in 2001 and 2003, respectively, from the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees; and

 

Whereas, highly respected in her community and among her peers, this veteran educator demonstrates integrity and leadership skills that have allowed the district to excel despite the many challenges facing South Carolina's school districts. While serving as Superintendent of Williston District 29, two of the district's school report card rankings went from "Unsatisfactory" to "Good" and "Excellent"; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Shaw is an active member of the SCASA Superintendents' Affiliate. She has served as Program Chair for the Innovative Ideas Institute and is currently serving on the Superintendents' Executive Committee. She is also a member of the South Carolina High School League, the South Carolina Alliance for Black School Educators, and the School Superintendents Association; and

 

Whereas, a leader in her profession, Dr. Shaw leads with integrity and strives to provide the best education for every scholar. She has served as the superintendent of Williston School District 29, the Chief Instructional Officer of Lexington School District Two, the Director of Elementary Education of Lexington School District Two, the Principal of Claude A. Taylor Elementary School, the Assistant Principal of Davis Elementary School, and a Teacher Specialist and Literacy Coach with the South Carolina Department of Education; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Shaw has shared her knowledge and experience by presenting at the Carolina Collaborative Alternative Preparation Program, the South Carolina School Board Association, the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators, the University of South Carolina Educational Leadership and Policy Program Superintendent Advisory Committee, the Salkehatchie Education Consortium, and the Center for Executive Leadership; and

 

Whereas, also a leader in her community, Dr. Shaw has served as SANKA's Blessing Box Hampton County Coordinator, a No Ordinary Woman 2.0 board member, the Bing Family Scholarship Co-Chair, an Avery Thompson Widow's Ministry Contributor, a 100 Suits for 100 Men Volunteer, and a Barnwell Rotary Club member. In addition, she is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa International Educational Sorority and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and

 

Whereas, she finds strength for her duties in the strong support of her husband, Warren, and their two daughters, MaKayla and Madison. Dr. Shaw is grateful for her families' love and encouragement as she is required to spend much time away from them while she works on the district's behalf; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is delighted that Dr. Shaw has been chosen for this honor and extends grateful thanks for her many years of dedicated service to the children of this great State. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate and honor Dr. Marcella Shaw of Barnwell County Consolidated School District upon being named 2023 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Marcella Shaw.

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