From staff reports
The Board of Directors at Riverview Charter School announced Monday, June 3, the appointment of Davontae Singleton as the new Director, effective July 1, 2024.
“We would like to welcome Mr. Singleton to Riverview and to the greater Beaufort community. We are looking forward to him sharing his experience and passion for education with our students, staff, and Riverview families.” Interim Director Liz O’Brien said in a news release.
Prior to joining Riverview Charter School, Singleton, a Lowcountry native, served as Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction at Dent Middle School in Richland School District Two. In Richland Two, Singleton was named the 2019 Teacher of the Year at E.L. Wright Middle School as well as a recipient of the 2022 Gerald Dawkins Award for his commitment to promoting equity for educators, particularly minority males.
“The board is delighted to welcome Davontae to the Riverview community and eagerly anticipates a bright future for our school under his leadership. We are confident that with his guidance, Riverview will continue to thrive and set new standards of excellence. Davontae’s enthusiasm and energy are truly contagious,” Board President Kim Dudas said in a news release. “We are deeply appreciative of Liz O’Brien’s steadfast leadership these past six months as we searched for a new Director. Her love for Riverview is palpable.”
Riverview Charter School opened in 2009 as Beaufort County’s first public charter school. It is a free public charter school open to all residents of Beaufort County, offering education from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Riverview emphasizes experiential learning, integrated thematic curriculum, and capstone experiences that celebrate student growth. The school is committed to fostering engaged, global citizens through hands-on learning and a supportive, inclusive community.
“I am incredibly honored to join Riverview Charter School as Director, and even more excited to immerse myself in both the school and greater communities. I look forward to being a catalyst who propels our vision forward, fosters an environment where all students can thrive and succeed, and strengthens our partnership with Beaufort County School District,” Singleton said in a news release. “I am proud to lead Riverview so that we will remain an elite beacon of excellence and innovation in education for the students across our county.”
