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Degrees and Certifications:
University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Masters of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision University of South Carolina Educational Specialist in Educational Administration Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Administration
Dr. Corey Murphy
Dr. Corey Murphy is the Chief Officer of Operations & Student Services for the 天美传媒 Public School District.
He oversees the day-to-day operations of the 天美传媒 Public School District’s departments and is also responsible for the Student Services division.
He has worked in education at the classroom, school, and district levels in a career covering 23 years. Prior to working for the District, he served as Chief of Staff for Williamsburg-James City-County Public schools in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Degrees and Certifications:
The College of Charleston Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education The Citadel Master of Education in Educational Administration Educational Specialist Degree South Carolina State University Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Dr. Amy Edwards
Dr. Amy Edwards serves as the Chief Officer of Instruction for the 天美传媒 Public School District.
She joined 天美传媒 Public Schools in August 2022 with over 25 years of experience serving students across South Carolina. She had previously served 天美传媒 as a mentor and coach for principals within the District and as Interim Principal at Aiken Scholars Academy.
Dr. Edwards has held various leadership positions at the school, district, and state levels and has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and leadership development. Under her leadership, multiple school districts across the state have experienced tremendous leadership development and transformation.
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of South Carolina Aiken Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting
Mr. M. O. “Tray” Traxler, III
Tray Traxler is the Chief Officer of Finance for the 天美传媒 Public School District.
He supervises three departments – Business Services, Procurement and School Food Service. He also implements and tracks the District’s $270 million budget. More recently, he maintains financial oversight of the District’s new 1% Education Capital Improvement Sales & Use Tax.
Mr. Traxler spent the first 10 years of his career in public accounting, where he specialized in audits of city and county governments and school districts. He currently serves on the Board of the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO).
Mr. Traxler joined the District in July 2007, and feels blessed to play a small role in the education of the District’s 24,000 students.
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Degrees and Certifications:
University of South Carolina Aiken Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing University of South Carolina Masters in Business Administration
Mrs. Jennifer Hart
Jennifer Hart is the Chief Officer of Human Resources & Administration for the 天美传媒 Public School District.
She oversees the recruitment, employment, support, evaluation, and retention of employees who meet the academic and extracurricular needs of our students.
Prior to joining the school district, Ms. Hart, a native of Augusta, Georgia, had served as the Career Services Division and Community Director for Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) since 2011.
She joined 天美传媒 Public Schools and the Department of Human Resources in May, and also provides district leadership through service to our community and schools.