Administration & Department Information
Mission Statement
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. seeks to provide a quality education which prepares students to meet the academic demands of college and to lead productive and fulfilling lives in a complex world.
Accreditation
Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. if fully accredited by AdvancED and the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA). Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc. was chartered on December 31, 1984, as a non-profit corporation and has qualified as a tax-exempt organization under I.R.C. Section 501(c)3. The school admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Faculty
Orangeburg Prep faculty members are chosen based on demonstrated excellence within their field of study, a strong commitment to education, and a caring attitude toward children. Teachers meet the accreditation standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the South Carolina Independent School Association. Most teachers hold advanced degrees and continue their education through seminars and professional memberships. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:16.
Libby Ray |
Head of Schools | BS / Marine Science University of South Carolina, Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Leadership from Troy University |
Connie Porth |
Lower Campus Administrator | Master of Education Clemson University |
| Taylor Riley | Guidance Counselor | BA Biology / College of Charleston |
| Jan Stoudenmire | Athletic Director | BS / Limestone |
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Mrs. Megan Dangerfield |
Science Department Head | BS / Marine Biology / College of Charleston |
Mr. Scott Chandler |
Computer Department Head | BS / Computer Science University of North Carolina Charlotte |
Mrs. Rebecca Felsher
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Foreign Language Department Head | Bachelor of English / Charleston Southern University |
Mrs. Lisa Jumper |
Fine Arts Department Head | Bachelor of Art /Columbia College |
| Jan Stoudenmire | PE Department Head | BS / Limestone |
Mrs. Rose Marie Craft |
Social Studies Head | Master of Social Studies / South Carolina State University |
Mrs. Lesley Cope |
Math Department Head | Master of Special Education: Learning Disabilities / South Carolina State University |
Ms. Jeanie Gasque |
English Department Head | Master of Early Childhood / University of South Carolina |
Updated December 12, 2023
Mr. L.R. Connor
Mr. Connor was employed at Orangeburg Prep since 1975. He served as Administrator at the Lower Campus until he suffered a stroke in the early Spring of 2000. He had planned to retire in May, 2000. He was a patient at Life Care of Columbia on Faraway Lane. Mr. Connor passed away on December 19, 2008. If you would like more information, please contact Ms. Blackstone, Mr. Connor's sister, at (803)787-2578.