SCECA District Presidents

District 1

Sandra Heyward

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Sandra is a mother of three children and grandmother of 18. She holds Master’s of Science, and Master’s of Arts degrees, in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with Head Start for over 26 years, including Regional Head Start, and East Coast Migrant Head Start Project as the Early Childhood Education Disabilities Specialist. 

She serves her community as member of health ministries, class leader, Vacation Bible School Director, and Board of Directors board liaison for Greater Goodwill CDC at my Greater Goodwill AME Church. She is an officer of Order of the Eastern Stars, a CDA PDS Specialist, SC Endeavors certified trainer, and CPR/First Aid instructor. She serves as the SCAEYC accreditation board member.

The quote which has inspired her is one her late husband, Ernest N. Heyward Sr., would say to her to encourage her career journey.

“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” B.B. King

District 2

Comeletia Pyatt

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 Mrs. Comeletia Pyatt is a native of Georgetown and a retired educator. During her 30-plus-years with the Georgetown County School District, she worked as a middle and high school science teacher, assistant principal, principal, GCSD principal mentor, and State Department of Education and District Teacher Evaluator. She is the Executive Director of Tara Hall School, Inc./Mingo Creek Academy. She is a member of the Carolina Association of School Administrators, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). She is also a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and currently serves as the assistant secretary of the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District board of directors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in biology/health from Claflin University, a master’s degree from Cambridge College, and an education specialist degree from The Citadel. She has been named Georgetown County School District Teacher of the Year for two consecutive terms and the Georgetown County School District Administrator of the Year.  She is married with three children and three grandchildren.

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Dr. Tammy Taylor is a Nationally Board-Certified Early Childhood Generalist - and an elementary school principal.  A native of Chester County (South Carolina), Dr. Taylor is proud to serve families and students in Chester!  She's the very proud principal of Great Falls Elementary School - where she has served faithfully for the past eight years.  Dr. Taylor is married to Pastor Keith Taylor and has LOTS of nieces and nephews - all of whom she absolutely adores!  She's also a devoted daughter, sister, and friend.  Dr. Taylor is co-founder and owner of Create and Educate, LLC. an International Educational Consulting company.  Her passion and commitment to excellence for all students - especially our youngest learners - makes her the tremendously impactful administrator - and successful leader she is.  

 One of Dr. Taylor's most favorite quotes is:  Children are the world's most valuable resources and its best hope for the future.  ~ John F. Kennedy

District 4

Thomas Compton

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Thomas Compton started in early childhood in 2015 as an afterschool teacher at Miss Tammy's Little Learning Center in Landrum, SC. In 2017, he  was promoted to the position of Center Director. Thomas has a passion for leading a high quality early childhood development center. Thomas is married and a father.  He continues the family tradition as the Regional Director of Miss Tammy's Little Learning Center and has just purchased another center in the area.

District 5

Sue Tennis

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Sue Tennis has been working with children at her center for over 20 years.  She earned an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is the Past and present President of District 5 and  has served at the Hospitality Table during the state conference. She is the Owner and Director of Carousel of Learning in Pickens, SC.

District 6

Willie Johnson

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Willie L. Johnson is from  Brunson, SC.Today, he makes his home in Orangeburg, S.C. He has had the privilege of serving in early childhood education for over five years! Currently he is a kindergarten teacher at Allendale-Fairfax Elementary in the Allendale County School District. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in nature admiring its beauty, singing, and watching Lifetime on TV.

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”                                                                                                    Nelson Mandela