Greetings, NAMS' students and parents. It is with great joy that I introduce myself, Sylvia Gay, one of the administrators serving you for the 2024-2025 school year.
As a product of Aiken County Public Schools , I attended Gloverville Elementary, Jefferson Junior High, Leavelle McCambell Middle School, and Midland Valley High School. [Ooopppsss, I'm telling my age ;) ] After graduating from MVHS, I became a PACER, graduating from USC-Aiken with a Bachelor in Elementary Education.
The next chapter of my life included teaching middle level science for 7 years at PKMS. While teaching science, I pursued a Master of Education in Leadership and a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. For the next 15 years, I served as an Assistant Principal at ACPS.
During my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My grandbabies are the loves of my life. I also enjoy traveling to various casinos. My favorite food is Chick-fil-A and my favorite candies are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Demet's Turtles.
It is my mission to ensure every student receives a quality education. I look forward to partnering with every student, teacher, parent, and community member to ensure every student is successful and a life-long learner.
Parents, to better assist your child navigate through middle school, please checkout this informative article "10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School" https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/school-help-middle.html
For our grandparents, you too share an important role in the development of your grandchild. The following link is an article you may find helpful: "Five Things Grandparents Can Teach Their Grandchildren" https://wehavekids.com/family-relationships/5-Important-Things-grandparents-Can-Teach-Their-Grandchildren
Phone: 803-442-6200
Email: sgay@acpsd.net
Degrees and Certifications:
Associate, Office System Technology and Medical Office- ATC
Bachelor, Elementary Education- USC-Aiken
Master, Leadership and Supervisor K-12- Cambridge College
Specialist- Curriculum and Instruction- Cambridge College
Developing Aspiring Principal Program (DAPP)- South Carolina Department of Education