Trevor Ivey & John R Payne | Liberty Foundation

On this episode of Kids First, Keven Cohen welcomes Dr. Trevor Ivey, founding school leader of Liberty STEAM Charter: A School of Inquiry, Innovation, and Impact in Sumter, joined by Dr. John Payne of the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Trevor shares an exciting new chapter in his own journey, stepping back from his role as founding school leader to launch the Liberty STEAM Charter School Foundation and focus fully on what comes next. Along the way, he and Keven reflect on the first seven years of Liberty, from its roots as a community vision in 2019 to a thriving network of three campuses, and dig into the culture of accountability that has made the school a rare bright spot, where scholars, families, and staff all sign a commitment to excellence.Looking ahead, Trevor lays out a bold promise: to build an early college and technical high school that sends graduates straight toward the middle class and beyond without ever having to leave Sumter County. He talks about the new partnerships and career pathways taking shape, the arrival of veteran education leader Dr. Brenda Hafner to guide the school's day-to-day future, and what it means to keep a promise made to more than two thousand children years before their graduation day. With a growing wait list and a community rallying behind the mission, it is an inspiring look at how one Sumter school keeps making the impossible possible.🔗 Learn more: https://libertysteamcharter.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.