Lexington School District Two recently announced they had promoted a new director of special services for the 2024-2025 school year from within

West Columbia, SC 05/13/2024 - Lexington School District Two recently announced they had promoted a new director of special services for the 2024-2025 school year from within.

Emmylou Todd currently serves as a coordinator of special services (secondary) in the district.  Her hiring as the new director was recommended by Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner and approved by the Board of Trustees at a special-called meeting on May 7.

Todd has been supporting special education students and programs in Lexington Two for nearly 20 years. She started in 2006 at Fulmer Middle School as a special education teacher, then served three years as an ABA coordinator and transition specialist and three years as a district special education coach before moving into her current role in 2017.  

Todd has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Carolina and is working on a PhD.

“I am committed to focusing on the strengths of our students with disabilities as well as ensuring that we are providing a quality education from empowered special education and general education teachers,” Todd said.  “My goal is to ensure that ALL students have the opportunity to learn and grow as well as reach their full potential for becoming productive citizens after leaving our district.”

She will begin her new role on July 1.