Photo: School District Five educators, Emily McLain and Katherine Ramp
Educators will help support statewide efforts addressing reading disorders
Two School District Five educators have been selected to serve on the state’s Learning Disorders Task Force, which works with the South Carolina Department of Education on issues related to reading disorders.
Emily McLain, a special education teacher at Piney Woods Elementary School, and Katherine Ramp, an English teacher at Chapin High School, were appointed by State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver to serve three-year terms.
The nine-member task force brings together individuals with a range of expertise and perspectives on reading disorders and student support. Members include a school psychology education specialist, a representative from the South Carolina International Dyslexia Association, and special education and primary school teachers.
McLain brings experience and knowledge of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, through her work supporting students with reading challenges. Ramp will contribute the perspective of a high school English teacher.
Their appointments provide an opportunity for District Five educators to contribute to statewide discussions and help shape practices designed to address the needs of students experiencing reading difficulties.
“We are proud to have two of our educators selected to serve in this important statewide role,” said School District Five Chief Academics Officer Tina McCaskill. “Their participation reflects the knowledge and experience our educators bring to supporting students, and we appreciate their willingness to contribute to this important work on behalf of students across South Carolina.”
