Claudia Brooks-McCallum, principal at W.S. Sandel Elementary in Columbia, just earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from SC State—one of only 13 educators statewide to do so this fall. What stands out is how she credits SC State’s supportive, rigorous environment for helping her dive deep into literacy’s impact on student success. Her research focused on whether South Carolina’s Read to Succeed program is truly preparing third graders for reading mastery. It’s inspiring to see local leaders investing in our schools’ future. How do you think strong leadership and research can shape the next generation of students in our community? #Education #ColumbiaSC #Leadership