SC Association of Educational Office Professionals 42nd Annual Conference
Office Professionals representing over 85 school districts and educational institutions converge on Greenville for professional development and networking opportunities.
February 18, 2024 – On February 15-18, 2024, over two hundred and forty Office Professionals from across the state of South Carolina gathered for professional development, networking, and a reveal of the rebrand of the SC Association of Educational Office Professionals at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. The three-day event’s theme, “Purposed by Design: Cultivate. Innovate. Excel,” was comprised of breakout sessions, recognition and awards, and the installation of the 2024-2025 Board. The event culminated with a closing Keynote. Speaker Ron Harvey, a powerhouse in leadership, encouraged attendees to elevate, celebrate, and collaborate.
This year’s conference revealed a three-phase rebranding of the organization, two service projects - Homeless. Shoe Box project and MUSC Children’s Hospital/Katey Kuddly Comforts. Scholarship recipients, recognition of Professional Standards Program, and the awarding of SCAEOP’s Administrator of the Year, Dr. J.R. Green (Superintendent of Schools - Fairfield County), and Office Professional of the Year, Ms. Jennifer Hedrick, CEOE (Richland 2).
“As Directors of First Impressions, we must rekindle our motivation for the practices and purposes we pursue. This conference allows us to refresh, connect, and collaborate for a profession we love!” exclaimed one of the conference attendees.
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals along with the Georgetown County School District would like to congratulate Clarice McKnight, CEOE President Elect, Pamela Lance, CEOE, Area Director, Tina Gilliard Rice, CEOE Presidential Advisor, Sydney Rice, CEOE, Community Service Co-Chair, Sharon McLean, CEOE, Website Coordinator, and Daphne Smith, CEOE, Meeting Site Coordinator.
About the SC Association of Educational
Office Professionals (SCAEOP)
Established in 1982 the purpose of the SC Association of Educational Office Professionals, Inc. shall be to promote professionalism among educational office professionals within the state by providing continuing educational and training opportunities, to encourage SCAEOP members to take active leadership roles in the Association and in the educational community and to foster the public’s understanding of the contributions SCAEOP makes to education