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Founded in January 2006, SCCAAS is a professional organization dedicated to advancing African American studies and instruction. Established to support the goals of the Education Improvement Act of 1984 (S.C. Code § 59-29-55), SCCAAS brings together educators and community members to develop and share ideas, programs, and resources that strengthen the teaching of African American history across South Carolina and beyond.
ABOUT
MISSION
The mission of SCCAAS is to promote higher standards in all subject core area curricula and instruction for the schools of South Carolina.
OBJECTIVES
Increase awareness of African American history, culture and diasporic relationships in South Carolina
Promote closer professional relationships among teachers in the state
Provide leadership for the study of African Americans in K-12, Colleges, Universities, and professional organizations
Collaborate with the South Carolina department of education to integrate African American studies into the curriculum, K-12
Increase the awareness of and support for individual, group or organizational initiatives that connect business, educational, cultural and social relationships
Annual Conference
Highlight best practices, current trends, and newly discovered histories of South Carolina.​
Workshops & Training
Facilitate workshops and training institutes for K–12 and higher education institutions.​
Community Engagement
Build connections with educators, community organizations, and stakeholders to strengthen African American Studies across South Carolina.
Student Recruitment
Promote and recruit students to major or minor in African American Studies.
Academic Guidance
Provide professional guidance supporting the inclusion of African American Studies and the interests of African American students.​
Community Support
Support corporations and businesses committed to promoting and sustaining diversity in education.
ACTIVITIES
Executive Board
President
Larry D. Watson
SC State University
larrywatson400@gmail.com
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Warren Rogers
Executive Director
Executive Committee
K-12 Representatives (4)
Connie L. Geer-Blyther
SCDE: Curriculum Coordinator for VirtualSC
K-12 Representatives (2)
Chanda Robinson
Richland County School District 1 Assistant Principal
Middle School Representatives (2)
Iris Nelson
Richland County School District 2
Higher Education Representatives (2)
Valinda Littlefield
Department of History, University of South Carolina
Marsha Myers-Jones
Department of Criminal Justice and Social Science, Benedict College
Professionals & Organizations Supporting African American Studies (4)
Dr.Burnett Gallman, MD
Catalyst Mbongi
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Ginetta Hamilton
Retired Educator