SCPS Core Values

ACCOUNTABILITY: We own the results of our work.

EMPATHY: We understand the perspective of others.

GROWTH MINDSET: We desire to learn more and do better.

INTEGRITY: We do the right thing.

PROFESSIONALISM: We do our jobs well.

TEAMWORK: We work together.

Core Values Awards

SCPS recognizes staff members who exemplify our organization's Core Values. 

For 2025 - 2026, the following staff members were recognized from a field of over 500 nominations: 

Accountability – Phillip Wakeman (Clear Creek Elementary)

Empathy – Brent Wooters (Transportation)

Growth Mindset – Kim Malone (Northside Early Childhood Center)

Integrity – Michelle Oakley (Central Office)

Professionalism – Lashonda Hardin (Area Technology Center)

Teamwork – Neal Wakefield (Simpsonville Elementary)

six people who received the core values recognition

Top Row (from left to right): Phillip Wakeman, Brent Wooters, Kim Malone. Bottom Row (from left to right): Michelle Oakley, Lashonda Hardin, Neal Wakefield