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Julius Scott
Principal
2022 - 2023 PRINCIPAL'S POST
In creating a culture for inquiry, our distant mentor Donald Graves once said, "My best teachers taught me most by the way they inquired about the world, toyed with ideas, and expressed their convictions."
As we embark upon the 2022-2023 school year, we are driven in our commitment to have a school community that is built upon inquiry as a stance for learning and for life. We know for certain that children are naturally curious and thrive in conditions where their wonders are designed to grow intentionally..
Our Fox Cubs will be engaged in authentic investigations that are purposeful and life worthy. Student agency and voice will be a hallmark of our learning spaces. Families can expect that our Fox Cubs won't simply focus on what to learn but how to learn through reflection and critical thinking.
Finally, as a school that embraces inquiry as a stance, our small teachers will be provided real world opportunities to take action (both environmentally and socially) to make our school community, our local community and the world a better place. We anticipate tremendous growth for our Fox Cubs due to a well designed culture and conditions.
Sincerely,
Julius Scott
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Marcus Lambert
Assistant Principal
My name is Marcus Lambert and I am excited to join DFES as your Assistant Principal for this upcoming school year! I will be joining District 5 from Lexington School District Three, where I served as the Administrative Assistant Principal at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School. Before joining Batesburg-Leesville Primary School , I taught first and third grades in Richland School District Two and served as the President of the Columbia Area Reading Council.
I grew up in Vermont before moving to Philadelphia, graduating from Temple University and then working for the Philadelphia 76ers. After going back to school to become a teacher and moving to Columbia, I met my wife, Stephanie, a 2nd grade teacher, and have three children- Ayden (13), Landon (120, and Jackson (3).
When not in school, I love watching and playing sports, spending time with family, completing DIY projects, and being outdoors when it is not 105 degrees outside. I look forward to working with you this year and continuing to make great strides with our students!
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I'esha Odom
Administrative Assistant Principal
Hello! I am I'esha Odom and I am excited to be joining the Dutch Fork Elementary School Administration Team for this upcoming school year. I look forward to building relationships with DFES teachers, staff, and families. I have been working at Irmo Middle as a Middle-Level Math Teacher for the last eight years. As a graduate of Irmo High School, it is important to give back to the community that has helped mold me into the educator I am today.
I attended Coastal Carolina University and The University of South Carolina, in which I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle-Level Education with a concentration in Mathematics and Science. I received my Master's of Education in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
I served as IMS Teacher of the Year for the 2018-2019 school year and was on the school leadership team, as well as PBIS lead teacher. In addition, I have served as Seven Oaks Elementary School Improvement Council Chair, PTSO Treasurer, and on numerous committees within the district. I enjoy reading, crafting with my daughter Katelyn, and being a dance mom. I can;t wait to work with the team and grow together!
