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About Our Superintendent

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Email: eppsc@fortmillschools.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Management from Clemson University, Masters of Education and Education Specialist degrees in Educational Administration from Winthrop University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina.

Dr. James (Chuck) Epps, Jr.

Dr. Epps' service in public education and school experiences are broad and diverse.  They have encompassed all level of pre-K-12 education – elementary, middle, and secondary.  He has served as a teacher assistant, classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, director, and assistant superintendent.  He has participated in a variety of work assignments at the school, district, regional, and state levels.  His experiences with instruction at all levels give him a global insight of providing a district-wide program of continuous curriculum improvement.  His leadership in human resources has ensured that Fort Mill School District has maintained a high quality workforce throughout a period of explosive growth and teacher shortages.  Most importantly, he has knowledge and experience in planning and implementing strategies dealing with high growth districts, including budget management, bond referendum campaigns, community involvement, and student attendance area reassignments. 

Dr. Epps has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Management from Clemson University, Masters of Education and Education Specialist degrees in Educational Administration from Winthrop University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina.  His community involvement includes membership in the Fort Mill Rotary Club and the Fort Mill Area Chamber of Commerce.  He serves on the Community Advisory Board of South State Bank.  He was also recently elected to serve on the Board of Visitors for Clemson University.  Epps has previously served on the Board of Directors for the United Way, the Rock Hill Area YMCA, the Boys and Girls Clubs of York County, and the Springs Close Foundation, one of the few non-family members serving in that capacity.  

Donna Jackley

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent | Clerk of the Board

Email: jackleyd@fortmillschools.org