Spartanburg School District Seven is pleased to announce that Mrs. Meredith Rose has been named Principal of Jesse Boyd Elementary School. Mrs. Rose will replace Bob Grant who will be relocating to the midlands for a principalship at White Knoll Elementary School in Lexington One.
Mrs. Rose has more than 17 years of experience in education as a teacher and assistant principal all in District Seven. For the past four years, Mrs. Rose has served as the assistant principal and International Baccalaureate Coordinator of Jesse Boyd Elementary School. She began her career in education in 1996 as a resource teacher at EP Todd School and Park Hills Elementary. In 2012, Mrs. Rose was named the Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. In this capacity she served as an outstanding ambassador for education in the entire state of South Carolina. Mrs. Rose has served on several advisory boards in Spartanburg. In 2013, she was recognized as The National Association of Elementary Principal’s Nova scholarship recipient. She is a member of several professional organizations.
Upon being notified, Mrs. Rose commented, “I look forward to my continued work with our incredible students, families and staff at Jesse Boyd IB World School. The passion and perseverance of our staff enables us to continue academic excellence in pursuit of our students maximizing their greatest potential. It is an honor for me to be able to serve our school, district, and community in this capacity.”
Dr. Russell W. Booker, Superintendent, commented that “Mrs. Rose has been and will continue to be a tremendous asset to the entire Jesse Boyd family. She exemplifies all of the qualities of an outstanding educator. First and foremost, she is genuinely concerned for each of the students entrusted to her, and is a gifted educator with a passion and enthusiasm for the profession. She will continue to be a true ambassador for the students and staff at Jesse Boyd.”
Mrs. Rose received her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Lander University, and a Masters in Education from Converse College. She also holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Administration from Converse as well.
Mrs. Rose is married to Bryant Rose, Athletic Trainer at Spartanburg High School. They are the proud parents of two sons, Bryson and Chase. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, attending sporting events and writing children’s books. The Roses reside on the eastside of Spartanburg and are members of Westminster Presbyterian Church.