About SCAEOP
The South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP) originated in 1982. Since that time, SCAEOP has been affiliated with the National Association of Educational Office Professionals and endorsed by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.
Meet our President
Clarice McKnight, CEOE
Dear SCAEOP Family,
As we begin this new season, I want to express my deep gratitude for this wonderful opportunity to serve as your 2025 - 2026 SCAEOP President.
The 2025 - 2026 vision has been given, and we are AIMing to obtain that which is obtainable.
Your pursuit of professionalism is unwavering, and your commitment to acquiring the skillsets of a twenty-first century office professional is evident in your dedication to your districts, community, and SCAEOP. An investment in you will provide you with great benefits. This year's theme will be reflective of who we are, what we are about, and what we are striving to obtain.
SCAEOP has, and will continue, professional development opportunities to assist with your professional growth. Our passion for impacting our community and children will be evident in our commitment to providing support to make our world a better place to live. The networking and collaborative connections that we have will endure our entire lives.
I am excited about the professional opportunities we will embrace in the upcoming year. SCAEOP will present two virtual book club studies, three community service initiatives, a mid-year conference, and monthly outreach to our new members.
Thank you for your support as we AIM to achieve professional excellence, increase community opportunities through our service, and make connections throughout the state.
Professionally yours,
Clarice S. McKnight, CEOE
Who We Are
SCAEOP is dedicated to promoting recognition of the contributions of office professionals to the educational programs of this state and to elevating the standards of educational office professionals within the state thereby improving the quality of service to school and community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to raise the standards of educational office professionals through education, recognition and networking.
Our Code of Ethics
As educational office professionals, we affirm our belief that an education is the birthright of every person and pledge ourselves to the preservation of that right. We recognize the special province of the professional educator and the significance of the responsibilities assumed by the educator. We also recognize the unique role of the educational office professional and the importance of the contribution made in such a position.
Our Purpose
SCAEOP is dedicated to promoting recognition of the contributions of office professionals to the educational programs of this state and to elevating the standards of educational office professionals within the state thereby improving the quality of service to school and community.
Executive Board
Four Year Appointed
Regional Directors
Annually Appointed
SCAEOP-R
We never get too old to learn. Our logo is "Retired . . . but still inspired." The SCAEOP-Retired organization was officially established in 1994. Prior to that year, we were a retiree group with SCAEOP. In order to make the membership attractive to retirees, a SCAEOP-R request to the Executive Board was approved for a reduced state conference registration fee enabling retirees to attend each annual conference. In addition, we were granted to have a SCAEOP-R liaison on the Executive Board.
SCAEOP-Retired Board 2024-2025
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Dot Aiken Scholarship:
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Historian:
Bea Simon, CEOE
Michelle L. Scott, CEOE
Patricia Prioleau, CEOE
Arlene McCloud
Elaine Miles, CEOE
Donna Brown Newton, CEOE
Chris Whitmire, CEOE
Cassie Nelson, CEOE
Claudia Cohen, CEOE
Jackie Zuraw, CEOE
Rebecca Crabtree, CEOE
Pauline Alford, CEOE
Bettye House, CEOE
Pauline Alford, CEOE