Director of Magnet Programs Richland School District Two

Columbia, SC
Joined July 2018
Kristina Dial, STEMS Magnet Lead Teacher at @NSECrickets, has been named the East Piedmont Teacher of the Year by the East Piedmont Conservation Districts.💫 Read more: trst.in/qyrRKB #LeadingTheFutureOfLearning
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💜🩶 CONGRATULATIONS, DR. DEGENHARDT! 🩶💜 Help us celebrate Dr. Degenhardt, our August Teacher of the Month! 🎉🍎 Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and the Ridge View family. Your impact in the classroom and beyond does not go unnoticed! Join us in congratulating Dr. Degenhardt! #BlazerPride #TeacherOfTheMonth #ItsAllAtTheView
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🌟EIGHT SCHOOLS. ONE NATIONAL STANDARD.🌟 8 Richland Two magnet schools and centers earned national recertification from @MagnetSchlsMSA! And it gets even BIGGER… 6 earned the elite Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School designation! 🏆 @MEDatBCE @CFK_CFKN @KMMPMPanthers @lonniebnelson @NSECrickets @RCE_SAiL @DentMiddle @spmeagles #LeadingTheFutureOfLearning #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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Our DLI magnet teachers are hard at work planning the best language learning environments!
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Barbara Turner retweeted
Our @RichlandTwo @rvhs incoming magnet freshmen participated in the first annual legacy cup challenge. They had to work together through 6 different types of challenges to advance to one winning team. This group is very proud this afternoon. @R2Magnets
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The Back to School Bash @RichlandTwo is in full swing! Come learn about the exciting magnet programs we have to offer. @rvhs @KMMPMPanthers @RVHSScholars
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Barbara Turner retweeted
⭐ Today, we welcomed our newest Sandlapper Stars with a pizza & ice cream social! 🍕🍦 We're excited to have these outstanding educators and staff members join our Sandlapper family as we begin an amazing 2026–2027 school year. Welcome to the team! 💙⭐💛 #SandlapperStars
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You still have a few more minutes to meet the new principal for @CFK_CFKN at R2i2 @RichlandTwo. @jlhteachsc will be there until 6:30pm.
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Barbara Turner retweeted
A massive thank you to everyone who helped get us to these steps. The girls presented in the group documentary Senior division at the national round of National History Day presenting their piece on the Aba Women of Nigeria and their fight against colonial taxation in 1929. @rvhs
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🚀✨Big opportunities start with personalized learning! @CFALions2 offers personalized learning through smaller class sizes, engaging exploratory courses, honors opportunities, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that help students unlock their full potential. 💙✨ #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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🚨DON’T MISS OUT🚨 This week, June 1-5, is the week of Parent Accept/Decline Offers for Choice and Magnet programs. For more information: Richland2.org/Choice 🏫🤩 #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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Barbara Turner retweeted
This was such a great experience! 🚀
Today we welcomed Mark Kelly to Forest Lake! He toured our campus, learned about our NASA integration, and shared his experiences with our students. Such an inspiring moment for our future explorers! 🚀 @Bjackson_FLE @Davis_FLE @RichlandTwo @SenMarkKelly #poweredbypurpose
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Barbara Turner retweeted
Congratulations to @RichlandTwo @rvhs Scholars Senior Alyssa Walker who was selected to represent the state of South Carolina at the Close Up NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 program in Washington DC this July. The program brings together first-time voters to debate key issues.
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Barbara Turner retweeted
About Last Night @RNECavaliers (Post 3 of 3) Celebrating our Magnet Graduates🧡💙. Thank you School Administrators (Shoutout to Mrs. Robinson!), Parents, Family, Friends,Teachers, for your support @Cavplex @PCA_RNE @DrMarlonThomas @tpierce82 @RNE_Counseling @RNECollegeCtr @RNEAthletics @northeaststugov @R2Magnets @RichlandTwo
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National leaders in magnet education!
Richland Two continues to lead the way in specialized education!✨🏆 🎉 @ForestLakeEagle NASA Explorer School & the Elementary Learning Collaborative earned the prestigious Top Elementary Magnet School of Excellence Award and a $2,500 prize! 🎨 @ConderStars Arts Integrated Magnet School received the highly respected President’s Award and a $1,000 prize! #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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Richland Two continues to lead the way in specialized education!✨🏆 🎉 @ForestLakeEagle NASA Explorer School & the Elementary Learning Collaborative earned the prestigious Top Elementary Magnet School of Excellence Award and a $2,500 prize! 🎨 @ConderStars Arts Integrated Magnet School received the highly respected President’s Award and a $1,000 prize! #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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I am honored to continue representing @RichlandTwo in this capacity!
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP. NATIONAL EXCELLENCE.🏆✨ Congratulations to Richland Two Magnet Director Barbara Turner on being re-elected to serve on the Magnet Schools of America Region IV Board of Directors! 🎉 Her leadership comes as Richland Two continues to shine as a national leader in specialized education with: ⭐ 28 National Merit Awards 🏫 Recognition across 18 schools ✅ 10 magnet certifications/recertifications across seven schools From innovation to academic excellence and community impact, #RichlandTwo magnet programs continue setting the standard nationwide. @R2Magnets #PurposeDrivenFutureReady
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Barbara Turner retweeted
🌟 You’re Invited: Star Coders, Big Ideas! 🌟 Mark your calendars! StarCon 2026 is landing at Sandlapper on May 15th (8–9 AM). Experience computer science coming to life as our students share their latest creations! 💻 🔗 RSVP by May 8th: tinyurl.com/253fe5ct #StarCon2026
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Barbara Turner retweeted
About Last Night (Post 3) @RNECavaliers Magnets Present All Magnet Showcase. Thank you Students, parents, teachers for your attendance and support. @PCA_RNE @Cavplex @tpierce82 @DrMarlonThomas @northeaststugov @RNEAthletics @RNECollegeCtr @RNE_Counseling @R2Magnets @RichlandTwo
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