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Leadership Team

Our Principal

Lakekia Lewis, principal at BBES-BBMH

803) 533-6371 ext. 12900
Lakekia.Lewis@ocsdsc.org

Mrs. Lakekia Lewis

Welcome to the new School Year. As always, “It is a Great Day to be a Baby Mohawk!” On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Bethune-Bowman Elementary, I am excited to welcome you this year! Our school staff is eager to teach each child that enters our building or virtual classroom setting, creating an environment where they can flourish. It is our mission to set high expectations and provide students with the opportunities to excel and grow so they can become college and career ready. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our students can achieve their highest potential

We are committed to educating the whole child. Our primary focus for this academic school year is to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for our faculty, staff, and students. The staff at Bethune-Bowman Elementary School is dedicated to student achievement and excellence. As we focus on student achievement, we will provide a variety of academic and educational experiences that promote student growth and learning throughout the year. We will continue to work diligently, focusing on the individual needs of our students through teacher collaboration, analyzing data and planned instruction to ensure student achievement is attained.

To assist us in making sure that your child is successful, please establish clear expectations and goals for your child regarding his/her learning. Additionally, please monitor your child's academic performance by checking the Power School Parent Portal, Class Dojo and/or contacting guidance to make an appointment to discuss any concerns.

I look forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure that our students are achieving their highest potential. Student success is attributed to the partnership and relationship we build with our parents and community. I believe that it really does take a village to raise a child and, through a team-effort, we can guarantee our children's success.

Please check the announcements and calendar on our school and district websites for updates and events. Thanks for your support, patience, and understanding as we continue to ensure our students are ready for the next level of learning.

Mrs. Lewis

Our Assistant Principal

Andrea Snell, BBES AP

(803) 533-6371 ext. 12901
Andrea.Snell@ocsdsc.org

Dr. Andrea Snell

Welcome to the new school year!  am elated to be serving the students and families of the Bethune-Bowman community! I am entering my 6th year as an Assistant Principal.  I look forward to working with the faculty and staff in our efforts to do whatever it takes to advance the achievement of all students in our school. I am a native of Vance, S.C., attended and graduated from the public schools in this county. I am a three-time graduate of South Carolina State University (GO BULLDOGS!) and also graduated from Cambridge College. I have been in public education for over 20 years and I am passionate about children feeling successful and growing as learners. I have served as a teacher in grades 3-12, a reading interventionist, a TAP Master Teacher, and a curriculum facilitator. I am the very proud mother of a daughter, who is a senior at the University of South Carolina Upstate and a son who is a Warrant Officer in the Army. I look forward to having an awesome year with the amazing teachers, staff, parents and, most importantly, our wonderful students. 

Wishing you and your family a safe and successful school year!

Educationally yours,

Andrea C. Snell, Ed. D.
Assistant Principal