SC
Alpha Rho
Central District,
SC ALPHA DELTA KAPPA
OUR MEMBERS
Betsy
Retired
Betsy is a silver sister in Alpha Delta Kappa! She's looking forward to her husband's retirement so they can begin making travel plans.
Sara-Beth
Chukker Creek El.
I am a proud graduate of Aiken County Public Schools and Clemson University (GO TIGERS!) where I earned my degree in Elementary Education. I returned home to begin my career in education, teaching 4th and 5th grade at Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School and then Mossy Creek Elementary. During this time, I also began the Varsity Swim Team at my alma mater, South Aiken. My passion for making a difference and ensuring every child receives the best education led me to pursue my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Augusta State University, graduating in 2008. I was named Assistant Principal at Hammond Hill Elementary in 2010, serving there for 7 years before moving to Byrd Elementary as Assistant Principal for 3 years. As of July 1, I will serve as Principal at Chukker Creek Elementary.
My husband, Bucky, and I reside in North Augusta. Our three children, Maggie (12), Trey (8), and Molly (3) keep us busy but we couldn’t imagine life any other way. During our free time, we enjoy traveling and Clemson football!
Nanci
Fox Creek H.S.
Jean
Retired
Pres.-Elect
Jean is the mother of two adult children and the grandmother of two rambunctious grandsons (ages 10 & 12) and two spoiled rotten grand-dogs. She retired after 37 years of teaching special education; the last 26 years at Parkersburg South High School in Parkersburg, WV. Jean earned her Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and her Master's degree from West Virginia University. After retirement, she followed her children (from Ohio and WV) to South Carolina to keep her family together. Jean's new retirement hobbies are cooking, stained glass art, and community volunteering. She became a Sapphire Sister in November 2016. During her years in WV, Jean held various chapter offices and one state office (Treasurer). She enjoys attending chapter meetings, State Conventions, Regional Conferences, and International Conventions.
Annette
Retired
Annette is a Silver Sister in Alpha Delta Kappa.
Lucyle
Limited
Lucyle is a Charter member of Alpha Rho Chapter and is a Sapphire Sister in Alpha Delta Kappa.
Maura
Retired
Chaplain
I am a new resident of Aiken, SC and was introduced to Alpha Delta Kappa through my daughter-in-law, Laura. I recently retired after 46 years of teaching biology at St. John’s University in NY. I am passionate about dried plant collections called herbaria. They are much more exciting than they sound! I now volunteer at the USC Columbia herbarium, and I’m looking forward to getting more involved in Alpha Delta Kappa activities. So far, I've stepped outside our chapter to attend district workshops and a state convention.
Barbara
Retired
Barbara is a charter member and Past President of Alpha Rho Chapter in Alpha Delta Kappa.
Nan
Retired
Co-Treasurer
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I am married to Larry Hall, and we just celebrated our 40th anniversary. We have two married sons (Matthew and Steven) and one precious grandchild, Avery. I am a graduate of LaGrange College where I received my BA in Early Childhood Education and my MEd in Elementary Education. I taught school in Georgia for 3 years and 24 years at Hammond Hill Elementary in North Augusta, South Carolina. I retired in 2014 to spend time with my family and friends.
Maxine
Retired
Maxine is a charter member of Alpha Rho Chapter and a Sapphire Sister in Alpha Delta Kappa.
Laura
South Aiken High
Imm. Past Pres.
I am a wife and mother of a twelve year old blonde fur baby who thinks she was Martha Stewart in a former life. I teach AP Biology and Human Anatomy at South Aiken High School and am a graduate of the University of South Carolina (B.S. Biological Sciences) and of Kent State University (M.A. Anthropology). My sweet students are much more animated than the skeletal remains I worked with during graduate school, and I have loved every bit of my 23 years in the classroom. In addition to serving as Immediate Past President/Membership Chairman for our chapter, I am the President of the Council of Chapter Presidents for South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa.
Cheryl
Retired
Cheryl is a long-time member of Alpha Rho Chapter who dearly loves to travel! Ask her to share some of her stories with you.....
Rose
Retired
Rose retired after many years teaching elementary school at Belvedere Elementary. She is a charter member of Alpha Rho chapter and is a Sapphire Sister in Alpha Delta Kappa!
Janet
Belvedere Elem.
President
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I am a native of Alabama. ROLL TIDE! I have been teaching in Aiken County for more than twenty years. This will be my 19th year at Belvedere Elementary. I enjoy all subjects. However, history and social studies are my passion. I am looking forward to teaching third grade this year!
Jan
Retired
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Jan is a longtime member and past chapter president of Alpha Rho Chapter. Jan retired from North Augusta Elementary School and coordinates our chapter's participation in Belk Charity Day.
Ebele
Honorary Member
I am a resident of North Augusta, SC, but am a native of Enugwu-Ukwu, Nigeria. My husband and I, with the help and financial support of friends and colleagues, founded Ngozi International Foundation in loving memory of our daughter to help improve the level and availability of medical care available in Nigeria.
Mandy
Hammond Hill Elem.
I have been teaching for 22 years. I started with second grade (10 years), went to Grace CDC to teach 3K and 4K, then went back into the public school and taught kindergarten, first grade and now second grade again. I have four boys -- Drew (15), Garrett (14), Miles (10) and Luke (6).
Donna S.
Retired
I have been married to John Sherman for 50 years, have four children, and five grandchildren. I retired from teaching after 28 years working with second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students. I love to read and travel! I also love my church...First Baptist of North Augusta! I received my BS in Elementary Education from Winthrop College and my Masters of Education degree from the University of South Carolina - Aiken. I have held the following offices in Alpha Delta Kappa...Recording Secretary, President Elect or Vice President, and President. Linda Jacobs ( a former teacher at North Augusta Middle School and now deceased) was the lovely lady who introduced and sponsored me to Alpha Delta Kappa/Alpha Rho. I am proud to be part of a group of such caring ladies who care not only for each other but for others in our community, state, country, and world!
Rhett
Hammond Hill Elem.
I am a North Augusta native. I graduated from the University of South Carolina - Aiken with a B.A. in Early Childhood and a Master's of Education from Southern Wesleyan. This is my 14th year teaching.
Sandra
Retired
Co-Treasurer
I graduated from Gallatin High School in Tennessee, from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia with degree in Biology, and attended a graduate program at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY. I am married to Jim Travis, and we have three sons: Jay, John, and Jeff, and seven grandchildren. I taught science at North Augusta Junior High School for 11 years followed by Biology I, Biology II, AP Biology and Physical Science at North Augusta High School for 17 years. I retired in 2002 and am a member of Grace UMC. I volunteer at University Hospital, am involved in committees and groups at church, am active in Alpha Delta Kappa, and enjoy traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with family.
Carolyn
Retired
I am a native of Aiken. I am a graduate of USC/Columbia and have my masters degree from Western Carolina. My husband is Fred and we have 2 sons...Brian and Patrick. Brian is married to Christina and they have 2 children, Alexandra and Nikolas. Patrick is single. I am retired from North Augusta Elementary. Jane Rice invited me to join Alpha Delta Kappa.