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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SHELIA GRIER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR HER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Shelia Grier has served the needs of children in the Palmetto State for thirty years; and
Whereas, a dynamic advocate of community education, Ms. Grier holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Morris College and a master's degree in clinical counseling and human resources development and management from Webster University; and
Whereas, formerly, Ms. Grier has served as an adoption specialist with the Department of Mental Health and as a child-protective case worker for the Department of Social Services; and
Whereas, she currently serves in the downtown office of Community Education for the Charleston County School District as the director of Community Education to develop and implement programming that enhances and meets student and community needs; to manage expanded day learning programs and 21st Century Community Learning Center grants; to supervise employees by providing direction, professional development, and evaluations; to develop and analyze expenditures for the yearly budget of approximately $1.8 million; to serve as Community Education liaison for ten schools, while securing community and business partnerships; to procure grants that assist students and schools in reaching their academic goals; and to coordinate and implement major events; and
Whereas, with a deep commitment to excellence, Ms. Grier generously volunteers her time and lends her experience among the many enrichment programs she manages; and
Whereas, she has been honored with the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Charleston Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta in the area of educational development and with the award for Distinguished Women of the New Millennium from the Delta Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho; and
Whereas, when she is not working in the community, she enjoys planting in her garden, taking nature walks, and spending time with her faithful dog, Sammee; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pleasure in commending those who, like Shelia Grier, give tirelessly of their time and talents for the benefit of young people in our great State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Shelia Grier, Director of Community Education for the Charleston County School District, for her years of outstanding and dedicated service in the field of education.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Shelia Grier.
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