The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) at Voorhees University in South Carolina is leading the way in educator preparation and impacting student learning. A national 501(c)3 nonprofit, the EPI Center was established in 2021 to address teacher shortages and academic disparities in South Carolina and the nation. Its mission is to grow, diversify, and support an in-to-end pipeline of educators who create educational and economic parity through data-informed, innovative strategies tailored to meet the needs of each learner. We currently serve educators in five states, including 25 K-12 public school districts in South Carolina. Our reach extends nationwide to remove barriers for those who want to become educators and help teachers already in the classroom become more effective.
Profile of an EPI Educator Leverage Improvement Science as a grounding practice Use competency-based resources including micro-credentials to demonstrate effective teaching Promote and increase diversity and cultural proficiency in the teaching profession
Find out how you can partner with the EPI Center to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in your community!
423 College Street Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070
P.O. Box 290250 Columbia, SC 29229
Dr. Ronnie Hopkins President of Voorhees University
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