About Us

Hello, I am Dr. Karen Oldham and I have been a high school principal and educator
for 30+ years.  I hold certifications in the following areas: Superintendent,
Principal, Assistant Principal, Vocational Administrator, Curriculum Director,
Learning Disabilities, Mentally Impaired, Behavioral Disorders, English, Social
Studies, Math thru Algebra I, and Multi-Categorical/Multi-Subject K-8.  I have a
Doctorate Degree from West Virginia University in Educational Leadership with a
Minor in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from
Marshall University.  I also hold teaching endorsements in South Carolina,
Tennessee, and West Virginia. I have been named Principal and Teacher of the
Year. I am an active member of the South Carolina Association of School
Administrators (SCASA), Completer of the SC State PIP Program, Read to Succeed,
Adept 4.0 and State Mentor. I have been recognized with commendations from
OEPA, Solution Tree (PLC) and as an instructional director for a model alternative
program by SCDE. I am the Director for Alternative Programs here in Kershaw
County.  I moved to SC in 2020 to be closer to my son who lives in Aiken SC and
works as a Nuclear Engineer at Savannah River Site and my daughter who is a
senior at the University of Kentucky in Materials Science and Aerospace
Engineering and is a summer engineering intern on the Space Coast for Extant
Aerospace.  I am married to my husband of 30+ years and I live in Elgin, SC.  I love
to travel, spend time at the beach, and boutique and vintage shop.  I am all about
my family, God, and the beach.  I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my
2 favorite puppies, Charlie Jane (Aussie -Doodle) and Oakley (Morkie). I truly love
education and making a positive impact on each and every child.  I have served on
a plethora of local, state, and national educational cadres.  I am a positive, strong,
instructional leader and I am very excited for this next chapter in my life.  My best
advice is: Always be the best version of YOU!

Degrees and Certifications:

West Virginia University - Bachelors
Marshall University - Masters
West Virginia University - Doctorate
Teacher of the Year
Principal of the Year
Multi-Subject K-8
English 5-12
Social Studies 5-12
Math thru Algebra 1 5-12
Asst. Principal K-Adult
Principal K-Adult
Asst. Superintendent K-Adult
Superintendent K-Adult
Special Education Mentally Impaired PK-Adult
Special Education Learning Disabilities PK-Adult
Special Education Behavior Disorders PK-Adult
Curriculum Supervisor K-Adult
Vocational Administrator K-Adult
Certified 4.0 Teacher Evaluator

My name is Dr. Chandra Olivia Richardson.  I consider it an honor and privilege to work among such a fine group of teachers, staff, parents, and leadership teams. 

As a native of Lugoff, South Carolina, my early years of education were in the great halls of Lugoff Elementary, Lugoff- Elgin Middle, and Lugoff-Elgin High.  In my primary year, I taught at Lugoff Elementary, Lugoff Elgin Middle School, and Stover Middle School for more than 20 years of experience.  My educational development is from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, my Masters in Education in Divergent Learners from Francis Marion University, my Education Leadership Degree, and a Doctor of Education from South Carolina State University. 

“It is a great day to Be Great, and You Were… Born for Greatness!”

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Education in Remediation
Gifted and Talented
Education Specialist
Doctorate of Education
Read to Succeed Certification
AP Foundations: Silver Strand