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Children of poverty, when met with strategy and intervention, can be as successful and productive as their non-impoverished peers; but in order to sustain change, we must align shared values. By working collaboratively with community partners and providing students and their families with access to a school-based health clinic, mental health services, summer learning opportunities, classroom instruction focused on the increase of leadership skills; incredible gains have been recognized.

About Edward

Edward is the Principal of Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville County. With 11 years working in education focused on high poverty schools, Edward has become a dedicated advocate for bringing kids out of poverty. He holds a bachelor's degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Technology.

Throughout his career, Edward has demonstrated his commitment to community service and educational excellence. He serves as a mentor for the Goodwill Goodguides organization and has participated as a panelist for the Post and Courier's Minimally Adequate Education series alongside former governor and secretary of education Dick Riley. Recently, Edward collaborated with the United Way of Greenville's campaign to shed light on poverty in Greenville. His community involvement extends to his membership in the Young Philanthropists (YP) council of Greenville. Edward's outstanding contributions have been recognized with the Talented Tenth Award in 2017 and the Urban League's Xanthene Norris Educational Achievement Award in 2019.

Edward Anderson