Lawanda Glears: Sixth Grade Academy
Lawanda Glears
Age: 48.
Family: Husband, Kevin; daughter, Lauren; son, Kevin Jr.
Experience: Guidance counselor, guidance director, Burke High; guidance counselor in North Chicago and Jacksonville, Fla., school districts; principal, Brentwood Middle.
Education: B.A., political science, and M.Ed., counseling, South Carolina State University; M.Ed., educational leadership, University of North Florida.
Why I wanted to go into education: I love working with children. I know a good education is one of the keys to unlocking many doors.
Something I've always wanted to learn: How to play golf.
Something important life has taught me: Live each day as though it is your last because tomorrow is not promised to you.
Something most people do not know about me: I'm a perfectionist.
Something my parents always told me: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Fond childhood memory: Spending time with my grandmother on her porch during the summer months in Huger.
A specific goal I hope to accomplish during this first year: Improve the reading skills of students attending Sixth Grade Academy so that they can meet the challenges of middle and high school.
Contact info: 3795 Spruill Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405; 747-6699; lawanda_glears@charleston.k12.sc.us.
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