Administration
Principal
Dr. Monica Adams
I am Dr. Monica T. Adams, a proud product of Richland County School District One, attending Satchel Ford Elementary School, W G. Sanders Middle School and graduating from W. J. Keenan High School. Upon graduating from W, J. Keenan High School, I attended South Carolina State University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, a master's degree in Education from Cambridge College, a Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision from Converse College, and an Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration from South Carolina State University.
I have had the pleasure of being in education for 30 years, where I have served as an administrator and as a teacher of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students in Richland County School District One. I am an endorsed Transformational Leader from South Carolina Department of Education and have been awarded National Board Certification, Social Studies Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and the Living the Legacy Award.
I am married to my high school sweetheart and the mother of three adult sons; all who are graduates of Richland County School District One. I strongly believe that students don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care, therefore I am passionate about building positive relationships and making connections with all stakeholders.
PreK-2nd Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Daley-Dixon
Hello,
My name is Anniesha Daley-Dixon, and I have the honor of serving as the Assistant Principal for Pre-K to 2nd Grade at Carver-Lyon Elementary School. I bring with me 21 years of experience in education, grounded in a strong commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and teacher development.
My educational journey began in Jamaica, where I earned a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education from The Shortwood Teacher’s College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Measurement from the University of the West Indies. I later earned an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on principalship, which further strengthened my leadership and instructional expertise.
I began my teaching career at Gregory Park Primary School in Jamaica, where I served for 11 years. In 2015, I transitioned to the United States and joined Lee Central Middle School, where I taught and served as the Social Studies Department Chair until 2020. That same year, I became part of the Richland County School District One family, teaching at Olympia Learning Center before moving to W.G. Sanders Middle School. At Sanders, I served as both the Career Magnet Team Lead and Social Studies Department Chair, leading initiatives that promoted academic achievement and program excellence.
My leadership philosophy is rooted in collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement. I believe in creating supportive and engaging learning environments where both students and teachers can thrive.
On a personal note, I am happily married and the proud mother of a wonderful son. My family inspires me daily to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. As I continue my leadership journey at Carver-Lyon Elementary, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of high expectations, meaningful relationships, and success for all learners.
3rd-5th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Cicely Maxwell
Greetings! My name is Cicely Maxwell, and I will serve as Assistant Principal for grades 3rd-5th. I am excited to join the Carver-Lyon Elementary School family. I began my teaching career as a third-grade teacher at Horrell Hill Elementary School, where I served as a grade-level team leader, literacy leader, and leadership team member. I also served as a University of South Carolina Coaching Teacher and was named Teacher of the Year during the 2014-2015 school year. I have also worked as a Richland One Summer Learning Academy Site Administrator for eight years at several schools across the district. I came to Carver-Lyon from Edward E. Taylor Elementary School, where I served as the Curriculum Resource Teacher. In this role, I provided curriculum and instructional coaching support for teachers in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth.
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Charleston, a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina. I am also a graduate of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2002.
I have a wonderful and supportive family, and my husband and I have one son. I believe anyone can achieve great things with a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and good character. I strive to instill those qualities in our young people and be a positive role model. I aim to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment that challenges our students to surpass their expectations to become lifelong learners who will make the world a better place. As a member of the Carver-Lyon family, I join in the partnership of all stakeholders involved in working together to ensure that our students experience success each day. I am excited about this school year's possibilities and am proud to be part of the Carver-Lyon family. Let's have a great school year.
Team One, One Team. One Team, One Dream.