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With over three decades of experience in education, nineteen of which have been spent as an educator and district leader in Aiken County, Kathy Langston, has always had a passion for education that drives her commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. She currently serves as a Coordinator for the Office of Federal Programs, and will expand her role in the 2024-25 school year as the district’s new Director of Teaching and Learning.

In Federal Programs, Langston’s focus for the last six years has been on ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all students in the district. She has led schools in the development and implementation of Title I programs while ensuring Federal and State guidelines were met. As a mentor and trainer, she provided guidance, support, and data analysis to assist teachers and administrators with instruction that emphasized student engagement and differentiation. Langston has also assisted with Gifted and Talented student identification and program implementation and served in a leadership capacity for the district’s Summer Reading and Intersession Camps. 

Aiken County Board of Education members approved Langston’s appointment as the Director of Teaching and Learning during the school board’s April 23 regularly scheduled meeting. Dedicating a director for teaching and learning within the school system’s Division of Instruction will provide enhanced leadership aimed to support teacher growth, content delivery, and student achievement. 

Langston’s interest in this new role was sparked during the past nine months, during which she had the opportunity to develop, implement, and train 4th grade teachers on science curriculum. “The experience reignited the teaching side of education for me,” she acknowledged. “I am excited to be back in a position to help teachers provide the best instruction, ensuring all students are able to excel and grow.”

Prior to joining Aiken County Public Schools, Langston served as an elementary teacher for Richmond County Schools for eleven years. She began her teaching career in Aiken County at Redcliffe Elementary School in 2005. Her colleagues at Redcliffe nominated her for Teacher of the Year for the 2013-14 school year. She was also selected to the District’s Teacher of the Year Honor Court, a recognition she is proud of and says is a testament to her dedication and excellence in education. As Redcliffe’s School Improvement Team (SIT) Coordinator, she co-founded the school’s robotics club which fostered student interest in STEM. Under her leadership, the robotics club earned several prestigious project awards, showcasing her students’ innovation and teamwork. 

Over the course of her career in education, Langston has always been committed to fostering a high-achieving and dynamic learning environment. During her time in the classroom, she provided reading intervention and taught in the Gifted and Talented program. She was also voted Distinguished Teacher of Reading during her tenure at Redcliffe Elementary, where she taught until 2018 when she made the transition to her most recent role in the Office of Federal Programs. 

“As I step into this new role, I am excited to support and collaborate with our dedicated educators to enhance student learning outcomes,” she shared. “Together, we will continue to create an enriching and equitable educational environment for all students.”

Langston and her family have deep roots in the Aiken community. She is a product of Aiken County Public Schools, as are her two children. 
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Augusta College (1989) and a Master of Education from Columbia College (2007). 

“My new role as Director of Teaching and Learning is a significant milestone in my career which represents an incredible opportunity to make a broader impact on the educational community in Aiken County,” Langston remarked. “Ultimately, this position enables me to contribute to the success and growth of all Aiken County students, helping shape our district's brighter future.”