The EPI Center

06/21/2026

“The EPI Center has given me the tools to grow as a leader and an educator, empowering me to make a greater impact on my students' lives.”

Kenyatte Colter, Calhoun County School District
Educators Prepared to Impact Communities (EPIC) Apprenticeship
Learn more at epipathways.org.

06/21/2026

06/17/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Shelly Meyers, our Educator Support Specialist for Education Policy at the EPI Center, on receiving the Most Inspirational Teacher Award from Gaffney Middle School! 🏆🍎

Alongside her vital policy work with us, Dr. Meyers continues to shape young minds every day in the classroom as a dedicated math teacher. Please drop a comment below to help us celebrate Dr. Meyers! 👏✨

06/15/2026

Huge congratulations to Carla Carpenter Adams! 🏆🍎
She was just awarded the SCABSE 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award for her profound impact on early childhood and elementary education. We are so proud of the amazing work she continues to do as an Educator Support Specialist with the EPI Center! 👏✨

06/14/2026

“The EPIC Apprenticeship has given me the courage to do things I’ve never done before, like travel. More importantly, it’s helping me in the classroom—giving me the confidence to truly engage with my students and become the best teacher I can be.”

LaShawn McElveen, Sumter School District
Educators Prepared to Impact Communities (EPIC) Apprenticeship
Learn more at epipathways.org.

05/31/2026

“The EPI Center has provided Praxis support that has helped prepare me to successfully pass my Praxis exam and become a Teacher of Record. It has also equipped me with effective strategies, tools, mentorship, and resources that have strengthened my ability to adapt and positively shape young minds.”

Crystal Bonnette, Calhoun County Public Schools
Educators Prepared to Impact Communities (EPIC) Apprenticeship
Learn more at epipathways.org.

Calhoun County Public School District

05/28/2026

“The EPIC Apprenticeship is showing me how to be an intentional professional. I am intentionally making sure I am well prepared to serve all of my scholars with the intention to meet them on their level so that I know they will grow.”

Denise Fulton, Williamsburg County School District
Educators Prepared to Impact Communities (EPIC) Apprenticeship
Learn more at epipathways.org.

05/24/2026

“The EPIC Apprenticeship is helping me take on more challenges and it is going to help me grow even further in facilitating instruction to my future students who I will be glad to serve.”

Avery Davis, Orangeburg County School District
Educators Prepared to Impact Communities (EPIC) Apprenticeship
Learn more at epipathways.org.