25-05-2025
Finalists announced for Greenwood School District Superintendent
GREENWOOD, S.C. (WSPA) – The 50th School District in Greenwood County have announced the three finalists for their superintendent position.
Here are the finalists:
Sherri Forest
Sherri Forest initially served as Chief Academic Officer and Executive Director to the Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools. She received her degree in Special Education from Argosy University, and her Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida. Forest has previously served as as a School Effectiveness Specialist with the Georgia Department of Education, Director of Continuous Improvement and Program Director for School Support and Turnaround for Atlanta Public Schools. Forest also previously held the position of Regional Associate Executive Director for the Florida Department of Education Region IV.
Shane Goodwin
Shane Goodwin earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Teaching from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, as well as a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University. Goodwin is currently completing his Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Shenandoah University. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Administration for the Frederick County Public Schools in Winchester, Virginia. Goodwin has served multiple school district in Virginia, including serving as Principal and Assistant Principal in Front Royal. Goodwin has also served as Principal of Ebinport Elementary and Sullivan Middle in Rock Hill.
Terrance Sanders
Terrance Sanders is a South Carolina native, and currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Superintendent for the the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District in San Marcos, Texas. Sanders holds a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University, a Master'sdegree from Winthrop University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University ofSouthern Mississippi. Sanders has served in various roles in education, with more than 20 years of experience in the field.
The finalists will be visiting the district on May 29 to tour schools and meet with staff. A Community Meet and Greet is planned to be held at the Genesis Education Center at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to allow parents, staff, and community members an opportunity to meet with the finalists.
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