Lindsey Hodges

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Articles

Batesville native Southard-Dobbs honored as Distinguished Professor of the Year

Jul 29, 2024 | guardonline.com | Lindsey Hodges |Lindsey Hodges Lander

GREENWOOD, S.C. — Shana Southard-Dobbs, Associate Professor of Psychology at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina, received the University’s Distinguished Professor of the Year Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. Southard-Dobbs, a native of Batesville, graduated from Batesville High School in 1999.
Bishop honored as finalist for SC Teacher of the Year

May 13, 2024 | golaurens.com | Lindsey Hodges

Ware Shoals High School teacher and Lander University graduate Blake Bishop was one of five finalists for this year’s South Carolina Teacher of the Year - an honor that was five generations in the making. Bishop, who was last year’s Teacher of the Year for Greenwood School District 51, was surprised in March by a visit from the state superintendent of education to announce he was a finalist for the top award.
Ware Shoals' Bishop striving for best for his students

Mar 28, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

Teaching is in Blake Bishop’s blood. Not just in the way it runs in his family, which it does, but the way his heart is in it, too. The Ware Shoals High School teacher is – at the least – a fifth generation educator, but recently became a first. Bishop was chosen as one of five state finalists for the South Carolina teacher of the year and the first ever finalist chosen from Greenwood School District 51.
Abbeville board approves move for seventh graders

Mar 27, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

ABBEVILLE — Seventh graders in part of Abbeville County will be switching schools next year. The Abbeville County School District board of trustees voted on Tuesday afternoon to move seventh graders from Cherokee Trail Elementary and Diamond Hill Elementary to Dixie High School beginning with the 2024-25 school year. The rationale for the move was explained in a document provided to the board, which explained that concerns over space at the two elementary schools will be addressed by the move.
Greenwood students get immersed in blues

Mar 26, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

Despite it being intersession, some kids are back in school this week getting an education on the blues. Greenwood School District 50 has hosted the Spotlight on the Arts camp this week, bringing music and art together with Mac Arnold and Plate Full o’ Blues band and artist Gail Storm for third, fourth and fifth graders. Mornings are spent with Mac Arnold and his band. Students choose either guitar, vocals or drums as their focus and have learned to perform three songs.
Sportsmanship policy change not off the table for District 51

Mar 25, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

Even though two new policies related to school athletics weren’t approved in Ware Shoals last week, Greenwood School District 51 board of trustees might not be finished discussing sportsmanship. The board turned down the second readings of a policy that would have stated the board’s position on sportsmanship and the responsibility of school leaders as well as one that would manage expectations for spectators at sporting events.
School receptionists have safety at top of mind in their roles

Mar 24, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

When someone walked up to Edgewood Middle School wearing what appeared to be tactical gear, it was an “immediate red flag” for the longtime receptionist who answered the doorbell, according to Greenwood School District 52 safety manager Mac Boudreau. But the actions of the receptionist at the school and Ninety Six High School next door kept the school’s precious cargo – the people inside – safe.
Gibson votes 'nay' on changed school choice voucher bill

Mar 21, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

When Greenwood state Rep. Daniel Gibson revisited the Education Savings Trust Fund bill this year ahead of a vote, he didn’t recognize it. Gibson was one of two Republicans who voted against the bill, which has been amended from previous versions to take away some limitations on who could receive education funding and how many could receive it. The bill passed anyway.
Ware Shoals board votes against sportsmanship policies, softball lighting

Mar 19, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

The Ware Shoals school board has elected not to adopt new policies related to expectations for athletes and fans. A vote to approve policies outlining sportsmanship and conduct expected from the public when they attend athletic and other school events failed on Monday evening. Two board members were in favor of the policies: Shanon Calvert and Jewell McCullough, but Genie McDill and Cody Quinn voted against the policies and a split vote means a motion has failed.
Area districts announce plans for eclipse day

Mar 19, 2024 | indexjournal.com | Lindsey Hodges

A partial solar eclipse will give people in the Lakelands a chance to see the moon obscure the sun by about 80% on the afternoon of April 8, leading some schools to adjust their schedules. School districts in the area have chosen differently when it comes to how to handle the eclipse, which will take place between 1:50 and 4:30 p.m.Greenwood School District 50Students in Greenwood School District 50 will attend school as normal on April 8.