Endorsements

Greg Cantrell would be a dynamic leader on the Greenville County School Board.  His experiences as an educator, parent, grandparent, and community servant have prepared him for this most important job!  He will keep students, families, and educators at the core of every decision! 

 

— Molly Spearman
SC Superintendent of Education 2015-2023

I have known Dr. Greg Cantrell as a professional colleague and friend throughout his career. He is a champion of public education and has a wealth of experience that prepares him for the role of Trustee of the Greenville County School System. Dr. Cantrell has the knowledge, integrity, energy, and disposition to serve Greenville County. He understands instruction, school leadership, parent needs and concerns, the value of teachers, and the efficient use of public resources. His candidacy offers a unique opportunity for our schools. Dr. Sandy Addis Senior Fellow, National Dropout Prevention Center Former Trustee, Anderson School District Five — Sandy Addis
Senior Fellow, National Dropout Prevention Center and Former Trustee of Anderson School District Five

As a teacher educator, I have had the great pleasure of knowing and collaborating with Greg Cantrell for more than twenty years. He is a person of impressive abilities and experiences. In a career spanning more than four decades, he has always advocated for children/youth and their families, while also highlighting the critical role that teachers and public schools play in creating a better future. He has demonstrated much-needed leadership in times that require both courage and compassion. If elected, he will work with all stakeholders to ensure that every student receives the finest possible education. We need vision, dedication, and elbow-grease efforts on behalf of our public schools—and the GCS Board of Trustees is where we need Greg Cantrell.

 

— Dr. Scott Henderson
Professor of Education, Furman University

I came to South Carolina in 1988 that’s when I met Greg Cantrell I entered my son in Wren Middle School in the sixth grade. Mr. Cantrell was an fine young man and Principal he was well loved by students and the community I have no doubts that he will do an excellent job for you and I am proud to call him my friend. — Mary Such
Retired Educator

Greg was the best principal I worked with over a 33 year career in teaching middle school. He was most supportive of his teachers and yet fair and focused on educating the students to be well rounded humans. He would make an excellent school board member. — Lee Morgan
Retired Educator

It is with extreme pleasure that I endorse Greg Cantrell as a candidate for the Greenville County School Board.  I have known Greg for over forty years.  When I began my career in education at Wren Middle School in 1981, he was my assistant principal and then my principal. 

During the years that we worked together I was impressed by his intelligence, work ethic, and dedication to the education profession.  Every decision that he made always began with what was in the best interest of the students.

These characteristics won him the respect and admiration of students, faculty, parents and the community at large.  He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and will be an invaluable asset to the school board.  I endorse his candidacy without any reservations whatsoever. 

— Brent Greer
Retired Educator

While serving on the Spartanburg School District Six School Board, I had the
privilege of working closely with Dr. Greg Cantrell. As our district’s Deputy
Superintendent, his wisdom and experience were an asset to our district leaders,
faculty, staff and students. Whether it was a complex issue or a simple “common
sense” issue, Dr. Cantrell was always able to solve it in a professional and wise
manner. He will always be remembered as an exceptional educator who had a
tremendous work ethic and longstanding integrity throughout his entire career.
Under his leadership, our district grew and thrived in all areas. He truly
understands public education and will always do the right thing. In today’s
challenging educational times, it is imperative that experienced educators are
elected! It is my honor to endorse Dr. Greg Cantrell, and I have no doubt that he
will be a valuable and necessary voice on Greenville County’s School Board. — Christine Johnson
Chairwoman – Spartanburg School District Six School Board Chair – Wofford College Education Department

I cannot imagine a candidate more qualified, more perfectly suited for the office of Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees, District 25, than Greg Cantrell.  Having known Greg for most of my adult life, I can attest to his dedication and earnest commitment to educating our children. Greg has made a positive impact on our community by faithfully mentoring countless educators, administrators and students.  He is a creative problem solver, always seeking the solution that is in the best interest of our children.  There is no doubt that his input on the GCSB will make a powerful and positive difference in the education of our students. — Susan Gilliam
Retired Elementary Educator

Greg is a man of character, and intelligence. He will work diligently and tirelessly for what is best in educating kids!! He would get my vote any day!! — Virginia Dean
Former School Administrator

I am thoroughly excited to know that Greg Cantrell is running as a
candidate for the Greenville County School Board, District 25. I
have known Greg for over 45 years. He held the positions of
music teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Wren Middle
School for over 20 years. In that length of time, he oversaw the
implementation of the SC state testing program, new curriculums,
and new teaching techniques with great success. Greg has the
innate ability to work with teachers to achieve the best results for
students. He continually gave teachers opportunities to grow in
their profession and offered his guidance throughout that journey.
Many of the people on that faculty, me included, took advantage
of that mentorship.
I also had the pleasure of teaching both of his daughters when
they were 8 th grade students at Wren Middle School. Greg was
supportive of his daughters and held them accountable for their
success in class. He expected their teachers to treat them just like
“any other student” with no special privilege just because their
dad was the principal.
I can wholeheartedly support and endorse Dr. Cantrell as he
seeks this position on the school board. He has more than 40
years of experience supporting teachers, students, and schools.
He will make an excellent contribution to ALL in Greenville
County. — Donna Norman
Retired Educator