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Richland Two educators recognize that education is a calling and each possesses a passion for helping students achieve success. Learn more about the dedicate professionals who inspire students and each other every day. 

Lisa Rayner

Lisa Rayner

A Literal Hall of Fame Educator

In 2024, Lisa Rayner was inducted into the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Hall of Fame. Rayner is in her 30th year of teaching, the last 28 of which have been as a music specialist at Pontiac Elementary.

Karis Mazyck

Karis Mazyck web profile

Middle School Principal of the Year

Blythewood Middle School's Karis Mazyck was named the 2024 South Carolina Middle-Level Principal of the Year by The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)

Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor

Sabina Mosso-Taylor web profile

South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year

Jackson Creek Elementary School's Dr. Sabina Mosso Taylor was named the 2024 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA)

 

Kathia Rivera De Guzman

Community Builder

Kathia Rivera De Guzman uses her experience as the daughter of an educator and a child relocating to the US at eight to make her students feel welcome and safe. 

ShaQuana Bracey

From Teacher Cadet to Classroom Star

ShaQuana Bracey developed a love for children during her high school teacher cadet class. The relationships she builds with her students and their families fuel the successes in her classroom.

Signature Learning

Choice is the hallmark of Richland Two schools. Our programs immerse students in distinctive and captivating learning opportunities that go beyond the ordinary.

Richland Northeast | Palmetto Center for the Arts

Palmetto Center for the Arts is the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet for Richland School District Two. The program, which includes dance, music, theatre and visual arts, is nationally recognized.

Sandlapper Elementary | Computer Science Immersion School

The Computer Science Magnet Program prepares students in work, life and citizenship by providing computer science coding skills to become effective collaborators and communicators.

Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary | ACE Magnet

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ACE students learn financial literacy 

Westwood High | Cyber Security

whs cyber security signature programs

Cybersecurity is the wave of the future. Students will be ahead of the game and will be ready to compete in the workforce.

Spring Valley High | Discovery and Explorations

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Spring Valley High magnets are committed to cultivating, energizing, and graduating high-achieving high school graduates.

Richland Northeast High | Three Magnets, One School

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Performers, journalists, artists and high-achievers all find a place within Richland Northeast High's magnet programs. 

Joseph Keels Elementary | Strings Project Partnership

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Thanks to a partnership with the University of South Carolina Joseph Keels Elementary students are learning to make music and explore 

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