Greg Thompson | Liberty STEAM Charter School

On this episode of Kids First, Keven Cohen is joined by Superintendent Chris Neeley and Greg Thompson, Founding Board Chairman of Liberty STEAM Charter in Sumter. Greg shares Liberty STEAM's journey from its founding to serving 920 students with a growing waitlist, and discusses how its innovative campus expansion inside a former mall is meeting the needs of local families.The conversation highlights Liberty STEAM's rigorous hands-on learning approach, its strong focus on college and career readiness, especially for military families, and the school's culture of high standards, staff accountability, and merit-based rewards. Greg and Chris explain how Liberty STEAM serves as a model for charter schools throughout South Carolina by fostering student growth, embracing co-teaching, and supporting workforce development through real-world learning experiences.🔗 Learn more: https://libertysteamcharter.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.