S 321

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 321
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. TRACIE ANDERSON SWILLEY
OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED 2025 NATIONAL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND
COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS
TO EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, Tracie
Anderson Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, has
been named 2025 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of
Secondary School Principals
(NASSP); and
Whereas, originally
from the Midlands, Ms. Swilley found her passion for education while studying
at Columbia College, where a mathematics professor encouraged her to shift her
focus from biomedical engineering to teaching. She became a certified
secondary-level teacher before stepping into her principal role in 2013; and
Whereas, starting as a
math educator at Richland Northeast High School, she advanced her leadership
skills through a master's degree in education administration at the University
of South Carolina, which provided the foundation for her administrative journey;
and
Whereas, Dr. Swilley
has served as principal of Fairfield Central High School for twelve years. She
has dedicated her career to fostering collaboration, empowering students, and
driving academic excellence; and
Whereas, under her
visionary leadership and tireless dedication, Fairfield Central has seen
improved test scores in math and reading and a graduation rate of ninety
percent. In the last school year, the school received an overall "good" rating
on its report card from the state for the first time in its
thirty-seven-year history, a testament to her
philosophy that success comes from collective effort and student ownership; and
Whereas, at a young
age, Dr. Swilley's parents instilled in her the importance of higher education.
In her role as principal, she has tried to emphasize that importance to her
students as well, by creating a culture of expectation in her school. She makes
sure her students understand the goal of excellence that is expected of them
and how to get there; and
Whereas, she believes a
strong school community should be built on active engagement and alliance. She
advocates open communication between home and school as essential for student
success; and
Whereas, Dr. Swilley
has received many accolades for her outstanding tutelage. She is committed to
advancing educational and social outcomes for those around her and is a
longtime member of several professional organizations, including Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc.; and
Whereas, she resides in
Columbia and is a devoted and loving mother of two children, Jalen and Peyton,
whom she adores dearly; and
Whereas, it is entirely
appropriate for the South Carolina Senate to pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley, who was named 2025 National Principal of the
Year by the NASSP. She has consistently gone above and beyond to provide her
students the opportunity to live complete and successful lives as future
leaders of their communities. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor
Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley of Richland County on being named 2025 National
Principal of the Year and commend her for her many years of dedicated service
and outstanding contributions to education in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution
be presented to Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley.
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