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Who is Ralph Chandler?
Ralph Chandler was a highly
respected former member of the Greenville County School Board and
represented District 28, which covered a wide area from southern Mauldin and
Simpsonville, west to the Anderson County line and south to Piedmont, Ware
Place and Fork Shoals.
He grew up a few miles from here
at the Ware Place and attended Fork Shoals High School where Fork Shoals
Elementary is currently located. He earned his college degree from
Furman and his masters degree in theology from Southeastern Seminary in
Louisville. He was a Baptist minister, a counselor with SC Vocational
Rehabilitation, a Deacon, a community leader and a farmer.
During his 18 years (1976-1982
and 1986-1970) on the School Board, fellow board members expressed
overwhelming confidence in his leadership abilities and integrity by
electing him twice as the Board Chairman, vice chairman and secretary.
He is remembered as totally
committed to serving the residents in the southern communities. He
wanted to see significant improvement in school resources and to positively
address concerns of substandard facilities and overcrowding.
He is remembered as a powerful
voice for students, teachers and administrators.
He is remembered as one of
Greenville’s strongest advocates for public education.
He is remembered as one who was
never content to straddle the fence.
He was an outspoken school board
member who was known for his ability to ask piercing, yet pertinent
questions facing the District and Greenville County’s young people.
He is remembered for
bringing equality in education to southern Greenville.
Here at Ralph Chandler Middle School, we
believe:
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in honoring the legacy of Ralph Chandler
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positive relationships play a critical
role in student success
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a quality education embodies a passion
for teaching and learning
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a collaborative community empowers
students to succeed
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our students are an integral part of the
community
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students should contribute to the
community through service learning
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the school should reflect and teach the
values of the community
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developing good character is vital to our
success
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establishing a climate of mutual respect
will promote a safe and orderly environment
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in the development of the whole child
through extra-curricular activities
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