About Us

SCTEA, established in 1974, consists of members from each of the state’s sixteen technical colleges and the State System Office.

2024-2025 SCTEA Board

President

Kim Parler, Trident Technical College

President-Elect

Nikita Baxter, York Technical College

Secretary

Michelle Mikkelsen, Trident Technical College

Treasurer

Gina Polizzi, Midlands Technical College

Immediate Past President and Future Directions Committee Chair

Bonnie Alger, Midlands Technical College

Editor/Reporter

Mike Hammond | Beverly Isgett, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Vendor Relations Coordinator

June West, Spartanburg Community College

Conference Coordinator

Steve Faulkner, Spartanburg Community College | Lynn Slater, Piedmont Technical College

Membership Coordinator

Rhonda Rast, Midlands Technical College

Retirees’ Chapter President

Ann Osborne, Midlands Technical College

Student Community Involvement Coordinator

Dr. Crystal Ratliff, State System Office

Technology Coordinator

Michael Grimm, Trident Technical College

Webmaster

Bonnie Alger, Midlands Technical College

Conference App & Evaluation Coordinator

Karla Gilliam | Lynn Slater, Piedmont Technical College

Scheduling Coordinator

Bonnie Alger | Alice Davis, Midlands Technical College

Social Media Coordinator/Conference Photographer

Laura McClain, Tri-County Technical College