2025-26 School Advisory Board
The goal of the VirtualSC School Advisory Board is to obtain direct feedback from School Counselors, Administrators and Teachers in order to improve and evolve the VirtualSC program to best serve the needs of students. Board members provide feedback on registration cycles, program policy and procedure, program flexibility, communication and overall program improvement and vision.
Meet Our School Advisory Board
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Teresa Crumley | 2024-2026 | Teresa Crumley has over 16 years teaching experience as a certified Social Studies teacher. Over the past 10 years, Teresa has worked as an adjunct teacher for VirtualSC and Berkeley County Virtual Learning Programs. Teresa was selected as VirtualSC Franchise Teacher of the Year in 2018 and VirtualSC Adjunct Teacher of the Year in 2023. Teresa is employed with Berkeley County Adult Education's High School Diploma Program and serves as the liaison for our adult students in completing their high school diploma. |
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Alicia Dickerson | 2025-2027 | Alicia Katherine Dickerson has worked in education for over twenty years. She started by earning a Bachelor's degree in English Education from Newberry College. Her career began as a high school English teacher, where she taught students in grades 9 through 12. After a few years, she transitioned to teaching middle school English Language Arts for seven years. Later, she returned to her former high school, Brookland-Cayce High School, to continue teaching English. Wanting to grow in her career, Alicia earned a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Capella University in 2017. This allowed her to move into school leadership, and since 2018, she has been the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Brookland-Cayce High School. She is responsible for helping teachers, improving instruction, and supporting student learning. Always looking to improve, Alicia is now working toward a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Gardner Webb University, which she expects to complete in May 2026. With years of experience in teaching and administration, she is a dedicated leader passionate about education and student success. |
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LaWanda Moorer | 2025-2027 | LaWanda Moorer obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Claflin University and a Master of Education in School Counseling and Development from Winthrop University. LaWanda has served as a School Counselor at Gaffney High School for 9 years and was named Teacher of the Year in 2022. With a deep passion for fostering sustainable growth, self-awareness, and a love of learning among youth, she has dedicated her career to ensuring that all students have the resources and support needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her mission is to identify barriers to success and collaborate with key stakeholders to promote accessibility, equity, and meaningful opportunities for every student. |
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Michelle Stephens | 2025-2027 | Michelle Stephens has been working in education for over 13 years. She started her journey as the first Virtual Learning Lab Facilitator in her school district. Michelle is currently the Virtual Learning Manager at Dacusville Middle School in the Upstate and serves as the Success Coach for the School District of Pickens County's 360 Academy, a new hybrid program in virtual learning at the middle school level. |
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L’Adair Blake Sterling | 2025-2027 | Dr. L'Adair Blake Sterling is a dedicated educator, leader, and advocate with over 23 years of experience in the field of education. Guided by her mantra, "Believe in them until they believe in themselves," she has devoted her career to empowering students, particularly those with exceptional needs, to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Sterling earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Erskine College before pursuing a Master's degree in Teaching from Converse College. She furthered her expertise in educational leadership by obtaining both an Education Specialist (Ed.S) degree and a Doctorate (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership. Her dissertation, "An Examination of College and Career Readiness for the High School Exceptional Student in South Carolina," reflects her commitment to ensuring all students, regardless of ability, are equipped for success beyond the classroom. Beginning her career as a special needs teacher, Dr. Sterling cultivated a passion for supporting diverse learners, shaping individualized instruction, and fostering inclusive educational environments. She now serves as an Assistant Principal in the Greenville County School District, where she continues to lead with compassion, innovation, and a steadfast belief in every student's potential. |
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Anya Stewart | 2024-2026 | Anya Stewart is currently a school counselor at North Augusta High School in Aiken County. Previously, she worked in Anderson One and Lexington One school districts. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Wofford College and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Clemson University. |
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Jennifer Vanasse | 2025-2026 | Jennifer Vanasse has been a science teacher with VirtualSC since 2016. She enjoys teaching at VirtualSC where she serves as Lead Science Teacher. Jennifer has worked as an adjunct teacher, full-time teacher, and has been part of several curriculum builds during her time with VirtualSC. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University. She also has a Masters in the Arts of Teaching also from Coastal Carolina University. She became a science teacher because she enjoys teaching students how and why things work. In her opinion, we are all scientists. We constantly question things, test things, and attempt to find out information about the world around us, so being a science teacher gives her the opportunity to tap into student's natural curiosity and help them learn more about the world in which they live. |
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Genetta Vinson | 2024-2026 | Genetta Vinson is currently the School Counselor at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, SC. While this is her third year in education, she has spent countless years volunteering in the educational arena in some capacity. Genetta is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselors Association, Palmetto State School Counselor Association, and the Southern Association for College Admissions Counseling. |
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Sandra Zeller | 2025-2027 | Sandy Zeller has been in public school education for 16 years and is currently a Media Specialist at North Augusta High School in Aiken County. She is also a VirtualSC Franchise Teacher, where she has taught for over 8 years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a master's degree in library media from the University of West Alabama. Prior to public education, Mrs. Zeller worked for Bank of America as a Systems Project Manager and trainer. She was recognized as State Franchise Virtual Teacher of the Year in 2020 and is currently serving as lead virtual teacher for Aiken County. Mrs. Zeller is passionate not only about the opportunities virtual courses provide to students but also working with the state to ensure the programs that are in place promote student success. |
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Mandy Wilson | 2025-2027 | Mandy Wilson is currently the Director of Counseling at Midlands Middle College in West Columbia, SC. She attended University of South Carolina, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Minor in Elementary Education. She also attended Salem College where she earned a Master of Education in School Counseling. This is her 11th year as a high school counselor. |