1. In District Five Schools of Spartanburg County, discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, creed, national origin, religion, sex,
age or handicap as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as
amended. Section 504 Coordinator, Maureen Kriese, Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Scott Turner.
BERRY SHOALS INTERM EDIATE SCHOOL
300 SHOALS ROAD
DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 29334
(864) 949-2300
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BERRY SHOALS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
300 SHOALS ROAD
DUNCAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 29334
(864) 949-2300
FAX: (864) 949-2304
www.spart5.net/brsh
March 6, 2015
Marcia Berry, Coordinator
Professional Practices
Office of Educator Services
South Carolina Department of Education
8301 Parklane Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Dear Ms. Berry,
I am writing this letter on behalf of Scottie D. Evans. Scottie is completing his undergraduate degree in
elementary education from Columbia College, and is in the process of completing his field experiences. I had
the privilege of serving as band director to Scottie while he attended both Monroe Pinckney Middle School
and Swansea High School between the years of 1992-1998. In my position, I actually taught Scottie for 7
years. As the band director, I also spent considerable hours beyond the school day, over the weekends, and
during the summer, with Scottie, as a result of the many activities, practices, football games, contests,
concerts and camps that were part of being in the band. Scottie was a very good student for me. He always
worked hard, was eager to learn as much as he could about band and music. Scottie played the saxophone,
but also branched out and played other instrument as well. In my unique position teaching the same
students from 6th – 12th grade each day, I was able to watch Scottie grow from a young boy into a young man.
During this period, I watched as Scottie developed not only as a musician, but as a person as well. He served
in a leadership role on many occasions, and always took this role seriously. He influenced and made an
impact on many of the younger musicians in the program.
Scottie Evans is a very sensitive and caring person. He has always cared about others and could always be
counted on for help and support. I am very pleased with the direction that Scottie has taken in his life. After
serving his country in the United States Navy, getting married and raising a family – and returning to school
to pursue a career in education, I could not be more proud of him. As a former high school and middle
school teacher, and as a school administrator for the past 17 years, I would be very comfortable and honored
allowing Scottie to teach my own son. In a time when our profession is needing good people, Scottie Evans
deserves a chance to be that person that can make a difference in the lives of our children.
Please feel free to call me at any time should have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Powell
Principal