CEP Leadership

Who We Are

Our work is guided by leaders and board members who understand both the importance of excellent neighborhood schools and the communities they serve. Listening to families and educators, they help shape CEP’s vision and partnerships to align with local priorities and community needs. 

Dr. Katchia Gethers

Chief Executive Officer

Katchia Gethers, Ed.D. is an education leader with more than 20 years of experience leading school improvement and organizational change. As a principal and instructional leader, she guided schools to measurable gains in reading and math achievement, improved school climate, and stronger systems for accountability, earning recognition as Charleston County School District’s Acceleration School Star Principal of the Year.

Katchia brings a disciplined, data informed approach to her work. She believes education creates opportunities for every child and is committed to aligning community voice, effective practice, and strategic investment to drive impact.

Board of Directors

Reverend Dr. Eric Manning

Chair
Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Charleston County

John Read

Vice Chair
Retired
Charleston County

Dr. Kimberly Butler-Willis

Co-Founder & Managing Director
GOODSTOCK Consulting, LLC
Charleston County 

Lydia Cotton

President
Art Pot
North Charleston

Darrin Goss

CEO & President
Coastal Community Foundation
Dorchester County

Morgan Morton

Board Member
Retired
Charleston County

Scott Sharp

Regional Vice President
TD Bank
Charleston County

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