Richland School District has announced the addition of academics department leaders. Dr. Jerome Davis will serve as executive director of secondary instruction beginning July 1. ShaQueena McLaughlin will serve as executive director of special education services beginning July 15.
“We are excited to welcome these educators into these roles,” said Superintendent Dr. Kim D. Moore. “Their proven track records of instructional leadership and passion for student success will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of preparing every student for success in a rapidly changing world.”
Dr. Davis brings more than 25 years of educational experience to Richland Two, including a distinguished record of leadership in curriculum development, principal support, and district operations across several of South Carolina’s largest school districts. Most recently, Dr. Davis served as director of curriculum and instruction for Charleston County School District, where he led a team of instructional specialists and drove system-wide improvements that resulted in historic gains in student achievement for more than 50,000 students.
Dr. Davis holds a doctor of education (Ed.D.) from Charleston Southern University, an educational specialist (Ed.S.) and a master of education in secondary administration from The Citadel, and a bachelor of education from Georgia Southern University. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Dr. Davis resides in Ladson, South Carolina, with his wife (LaDonna Davis) and two young children (Zachary and Zuri Davis).
McLaughlin is a veteran educator who brings 20 years of classroom and administrative knowledge to her new position. She joins Richland Two from Rock Hill School District, where she has served as executive director of exceptional student education since 2021. In that role, she supervised district-wide special education programming, managed department budgets, led professional development, and collaborated closely with parents, community members, and school administrators to ensure the effective implementation of special education services. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing inclusive practices and supporting the academic and behavioral success of students with exceptional needs.
She holds a master of education in educational leadership from Winthrop University, a master of arts in teaching with a specialization in teacher leadership, and a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her leadership philosophy centers on equity, collaboration, and a relentless focus on doing what’s best for students.
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