Richland One announces Superintendent’s September Listening and Learning Sessions
September 2, 2025
Dr. Todd Walker, who began his tenure as Richland One’s superintendent July 1, will hold a series of informal sessions throughout the community to listen and learn from students, staff, parents and community members.
The Listening and Learning Sessions will be held in September and October as part of Dr. Walker’s 90-Day Strategic Entry Plan, which was unveiled August 7. At the end of the 90 days, Dr. Walker will provide a written report to the Richland One Board of School Commissioners outlining his findings and, at the end of 120 days, he will present a draft Richland One Vision 2030 to the community.
“A key piece of the information-gathering process as we work to develop our Vision 2030 is engaging in intentional and meaningful dialogue with our stakeholders,” Dr. Walker said. “I will make some brief opening remarks at each Listening and Learning Session, but most of the time will be devoted to hearing from attendees what matters to them most about Richland One and what their vision for the district is.”
Dates, times and locations for the September Listening and Learning Sessions are listed below. The October sessions will be announced later.
- Monday, September 8 – Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center (8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC 29061), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 10 – Rockbridge Club (4135 Rockbridge Road, Columbia, SC 29206), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 15 – Za’s on Devine (2930 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 18 – Word of God Church & Ministries International (119 Diamond Lane, Columbia, SC 29210), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 20 – Soda City Market (Main Street – Columbia, SC 29201), 11:00 a.m. – noon
- Monday, September 22 – Greenview Park (6700 David Street, Columbia, SC 29203), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 25 – Lorick Park (1600 Lorick Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 29 – Drew Wellness Center (2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
