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Meet the Team
CATHERINE SCHUMACHER
President & CEO
“As a product of public schools and a parent, my passion for public education is both personal and professional. It is such a joy to lead an extraordinary team that shares my commitment to ensuring that our schools can better serve students and families by centering equity, empathy, and creativity”
Casey Brewer
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
“I fell in love with development almost immediately. It’s a unique opportunity to help people make an impact with their money in a way that is meaningful to them. I’m really proud to bring my passion for fundraising to PEP, an organization that is hands on with Greenville County Schools and making a direct impact on the lives of teachers and students. I’m so happy to be here!”
MONICA HUGHEY
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
“As a former teacher, organizations like PEP have allowed me to serve as a voice for teachers and students in the classroom and in the communities that I served. I look forward to bringing my classroom experience to a team of individuals dedicated to serving Greenville County Schools.”
QENA JENNNINGS
Senior Director of Educational Initiatives
“Joining PEP represents a wonderful opportunity to continue to do the work I love as an educator. For me, this means collaborating with others to develop innovative ways to support the success of students and teachers in Greenville County.”
Patricia Robertson
FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
“The most rewarding part of working with PEP is knowing that I am part of such a positive impact on our community.”
Craig Stine
SENIOR RESEARCHER
“Definitely the quality of people on the staff and Board of Directors with whom I get to work and interact is the best part of my job. PEP has great people who are passionate about public education and Greenville County.”
MADISON STEWART
PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
“As a previous educator, joining PEP was the perfect marriage of still being in the public education space, but this time as an advocate for teachers, students and schools. It is an honor to be able to work with an organization that meant a lot to me when I was in the classroom and to give back to the people doing some of the most important work in the world – teachers!”
Dr. Yolanda Crittendon-Jones
COMMUNITY ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
“As a former teacher and administrator, I have been in the space to advocate for students, teachers, and families within the walls of the school. After hearing about PEP’s mission and vision, I felt like it would give me a different platform from which to continued to work in advocacy and broaden my reach to communities.”
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