SCECA Commission Chairs

Outreach

Davida Price

Davida Caldwell Price is a native of South Carolina and currently resides in Chapin, SC. She graduated from the University of South with the following degrees: Bachelors of Arts In Interdisciplinary Studies, Masters of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership and an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Supervision. She started her career in education as an elementary school teacher in Richland Two. She began her administrative career in Richland Two and continued in Lexington Richland School District Five as a school administrator and is now at the district level serving as the Coordinator of Youth and Family Services. She works with families and their children birth to five to provide resources and opportunities to get them ready for school. She has served in many roles in SCECA from Vice President to Past President. She currently chairs the Outreach Commision. She serves as a board member on Richland County First Steps, a member of the Early Childhood Common Agenda group, a member of the Strengthening the Early Care Workforce Action Team and others. She has recently started a mission to volunteer at the local children’s hospital delivering books and toys to children twice a month. Her passion is serving others and especially families and children who are in need of support and resources to help get their children ready for school.

One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He said “ Life’s persistent and most urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”

Membership

Mary Williams

Dr. Mary Williams is a native of Orangeburg, SC. She is currently employed in Orangeburg County School District as the Assistant Principal at Dover Elementary School in North, SC and she is an Adjunct Professor at Claflin University and Florence Darlington Technical College. Dr. Williams has 23 years in the education profession. She is the Past President and Treasurer of SCECA District 7. She is a mother to two beautiful daughters and the NeeNee to one amazing granddaughter. Life has taught Mary that “A dream deferred isn’t a dream denied.”

Mary’s favorite mottos are: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is a little extra.” and “With God ALL Things Are Possible.”

Communications

Jamilia Anderson

Jamila Anderson has a BA in Child and Family Studies and M.Ed in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, as well as a MAT in Elementary Education from Liberty University! She is also a National Board Certified teacher in early childhood. Jamila is currently a Reading Coach in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties.

"I believe I have the ability to impact ALL children and families through patience, positivity, and an encouraging spirit. We all deserve a chance!"

CollaborationDesignee

Tricia Gordon

Student Groups

Dr. Kit Saizdel-LaMora

Dr. Saizdel-LaMora has been an educator for over 35 years. She earned her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development from Montclair State University. Her professional background includes early childhood special education classroom teacher, parent educator, provider of professional development to the early care and education workforce, and instructor in higher education at the undergraduate and graduate level. She is currently Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education for the School of Education at Francis Marion University.

“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” Fred Rogers

Awards

Tammy Compton

Tammy Compton is the Quality Counts Program Director in Spartanburg County. She holds a BA in Sociology from Furman University, a Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina. She began her career in the sales field with Proctor & Gamble. Upon becoming a mom, I left and opened my own child care center. During my 25 years as a child care owner/director, our center achieved A+ status with the Program and a 5 Star rating in Quality Counts. She has been recognized by SCECA with the “Saundra Ground Education Award” for promoting higher education for child care providers.

In her spare time, she coaches varsity girls basketball at Landrum High School and loves spending time with her grandchildren.

My favorite quote: You can’t put a limit on anything! The more you dream, the farther you get! By Michael Phelps