Celebrating Our 2025 Children’s Champion: Stephanie Seay

Celebrating Our 2025 Children’s Champion: Stephanie Seay

We are proud to announce that Stephanie Seay, Assistant Principal at Jesse Boyd Elementary, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Children’s Champion Award presented by Spartanburg County First Steps. Each year, the Children’s Champion Award honors someone who has...
Educarer of the Year 2025

Educarer of the Year 2025

Celebrating the 2025 Educarer of the Year! We are thrilled to announce the winner of the third annual Educarer of the Year Award — Shanelle Footman, a classroom teacher at The Franklin School! The Educarer of the Year Award seeks to recognize and celebrate outstanding...
United Way of the Piedmont’s “Prepared to Thrive” Book Drive

United Way of the Piedmont’s “Prepared to Thrive” Book Drive

We’re feeling extra grateful — and extra excited — thanks to the generosity of the United Way of the Piedmont! Through their annual Prepared to Thrive Book Drive, First Steps Quality Counts program received more than 140 brand-new books to distribute across 25 local...
WOYC – Family Fun Friday

WOYC – Family Fun Friday

🏡 Family Friday 🏞️Family Friday honors the important role families play in a child’s learning and growth. Whether it’s reading together, sharing a meal, or taking a walk, those everyday moments help build strong foundations and lasting memories....
WOYC – Artsy Thursday

WOYC – Artsy Thursday

Artsy Thursday: Creativity takes center stage today! Artsy Thursday celebrates the power of self-expression through art. Whether kids are painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting, they’re building fine motor skills, confidence, and imagination—one masterpiece at a...