School District of Pickens County

As we prepare for the 2026-27 school year, the Board of Trustees has approved the following leadership positions:

Travis Chapman – Director of Assessment (Beginning July 1, 2026)

• Travis Chapman will serve as Director of Assessment, effective July 1, 2026. A long-time school leader, Mr. Chapman has served as Principal of Dacusville Elementary School since 2018, following prior principal and assistant principal roles in both Pickens County and Anderson School District Five. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with assessment systems, accountability measures, and the use of data to support instructional planning and school improvement. As Director of Assessment, Mr. Chapman will oversee districtwide assessment programs, testing administration, reporting, and compliance with state and federal accountability requirements.

• You can read more about Mr. Chapman here - https://bit.ly/45S44dn 

Lauren Corn – Executive Director of Secondary Instruction (Beginning July 1, 2026)

• Mrs. Lauren Corn will serve as Executive Director of Secondary Instruction, effective July 1, 2026. Mrs. Corn currently serves as Principal of Pickens High School and will transition into the district-level role at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. In her new role, Mrs. Corn will provide leadership and support for secondary instructional programs across the district, working closely with principals, instructional leaders, and district departments to ensure alignment with district goals and state expectations. Mrs. Corn brings extensive experience in secondary education, having served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. Since becoming principal of Pickens High School, she has focused on strengthening instructional systems, supporting staff collaboration, and building structures to support student success at the secondary level.

• You can read more about Mrs. Corn here - https://bit.ly/4jSjXGD 

Tish Goode – Director of Elementary Literacy (Beginning July 1, 2026)

• Mrs. Tish Goode has been selected as Director of Elementary Literacy for SDPC. Mrs. Goode has served as the district’s Director of K–5 Instruction during the past year. In this adjusted role, she will continue much of her existing work while placing a more focused emphasis on leading the district’s literacy efforts in the elementary grades. As Director of Elementary Literacy, Mrs. Goode will guide districtwide literacy initiatives, support schools in implementing effective instructional practices, and collaborate with teachers, coaches, and administrators to strengthen early reading and language development. 

• You can read more about Mrs. Goode here - https://bit.ly/462mg41

Brittney Morgan – Principal of Central Academy of the Arts (Beginning July 1, 2026)

• Mrs. Brittney Morgan will serve as Principal of Central Academy of the Arts, following approval by the Board of Trustees on January 20, 2026. Mrs. Morgan has served as interim principal since January 2025, providing leadership during a year of transition and helping maintain momentum at the school. With more than 17 years of experience in education, she has held roles including assistant principal, instructional coach, reading coach, and classroom teacher. As principal, Mrs. Morgan will continue to lead Central Academy of the Arts with a focus on instructional excellence, arts integration, positive school culture, and community engagement.

• You can read more about Mrs. Morgan here - https://bit.ly/4jNOIw8