Regional Facts
Region 1: The Upstate
The Upstate of South Carolina includes the counties of Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Union, and Cherokee. The Upstate is considered "a natural paradise with endless options for hiking, vacationing, and enjoying the variety of local restaurants and cultural attractions." |
Program Facilitator

Rona Neely is the proud Program Facilitator for Region 1. Mrs. Neely is a
former National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) with ten years of teaching experience (4th-8th grades) from the Upstate. She taught in Laurens District 56 for seven years and Lead Academy Public Charter for three years. She was a South Carolina Honor Roll Teacher in 2008.
Mrs. Neely graduated from Piedmont Technical College in 1992 and in 1999 with an Associates of Arts and Associates of Science degrees. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lander University and a Masters in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University.
Mrs. Neely loves board games, puzzles, and spending time with the family. She and her husband Tim have six adult children (Shantil, Ciera, Kiyania, Kimaya, Tay, and Tray) and three granddaughters (Symphani, Shaniya, and Arianna).
former National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) with ten years of teaching experience (4th-8th grades) from the Upstate. She taught in Laurens District 56 for seven years and Lead Academy Public Charter for three years. She was a South Carolina Honor Roll Teacher in 2008.
Mrs. Neely graduated from Piedmont Technical College in 1992 and in 1999 with an Associates of Arts and Associates of Science degrees. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lander University and a Masters in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University.
Mrs. Neely loves board games, puzzles, and spending time with the family. She and her husband Tim have six adult children (Shantil, Ciera, Kiyania, Kimaya, Tay, and Tray) and three granddaughters (Symphani, Shaniya, and Arianna).
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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
February February 1 - TCNHS Window closes February 1- Ken Bower Scholarship opens February 1- Beginning-of-Semester forms due February 13- USC-Salkehatchie College Day February 25 - Teaching Fellows Interviews March March 4 - TCNHS Induction Ceremony March 31- Ken Bower Scholarship closes April April 14 - TCNHS Service Projects due May May 15-19 - Educator Signing Week May 19 - End-of-Year forms due May 25 - College Partners' Annual Meeting |
Regional Highlights
Region 1: Schools and Partnerships