Why choose The Franklin School?
We know that studies show that children do best when they have at least three loving and supportive adults in their lives. We’re proud to have a staff with dozens of experienced and high-qualified teachers and staff to assist you in the development of your child.
Our Building
The Design
Unique in its design, with its large inviting classrooms, stocked with developmentally appropriate materials, The Franklin School promises a first-class child development center right here in Spartanburg, SC’s Northside.
Why It Matters
Not only does this unique building design provide inviting, safe spaces for children to learn through discovery, but will attract well-qualified teachers who value creativity and hands-on activities. Together, this learning environment promotes optimal brain development.
Impressive Numbers:
28,000 sf
Total interior space brimming with natural light
4:1
Average child-to-teacher ratio
1st
First of its kind in South Carolina
Our Partners
The Franklin School is the product of dozens of local supporters of early childhood education. This center of excellence is only a reality due to the generosity of those supporters.
The Administration Staff
Shawna Bynum
DIRECTOR
Shawna has a Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of SC, a BA in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of South Carolina Upstate and an AA in Early Childhood from Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, NC. She has been employed with Spartanburg County First Steps Early Head Start since 2013 and was promoted to Center Quality Specialist in 2015. Ms. Bynum has more than 14 years of experience as a center director, and is trained in the Environment Rating Scales, Program for Infant and Toddler Care, Practice-Based Coaching and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
She is a native of Asheville, NC and has lived in the Spartanburg area for the past 14 years with her husband and two children.
Jaleesa Drummond
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Virginia Evans
PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Early Head Start Staff
Danielle Foster
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Missy Hill
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Debra Hughes
CENTER DIRECTOR
Jerri Lyles
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Abigail Ramirez
CLASSROOM TEACHER
LaToya Robbs
CLASSROOM TEACHER
The Franklin School Teachers/Assistants
Rebecca Adams
KITCHEN OPERATOR
Ruth Agbegne
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Kioni Anderson
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Naomi Bynum
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Libby Cannon
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Courtney Curry
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Michelle Cureton
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Darlene Gaffney
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Carla Harris
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Ke’Erra Hill
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Crystal Johnson
KITCHEN OPERATOR
Hannah Mallory-Nash
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Markeisha Morgan
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Holly Nikam
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Xavior Porter
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Ana Quiros
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Jaqualine Robinson
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Shanelle Thompson
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Kellsea Trotter
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Briana Vazquez
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Ashley Wilson
ASSISTANT TEACHER
PCA 3K Teachers/Assistants
Luz Rivera
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & CLASSROOM TEACHER
Amber Nicholls
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Venetta Roberts
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Rosa Santiago
CLASSROOM TEACHER
D7 3K Teachers/Assistants
Sumaiya Abdul-Malik
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & CLASSROOM TEACHER
Shanetta James
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Interested in enrollment?
The Franklin School is committed to a diverse community of students that reflects all of Spartanburg County. Click below to learn more about our enrollment opportunities.
The Franklin School 100 Franklin Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29303, United States 864-586-7130
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Franklin School provides equal access to its programs and services and does not discriminate in enrollment or operation on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or any other status protected by applicable federal or South Carolina law. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and families.