Emily Glenham
Hello! My name is Emily Glenham. I am married to Trey, and we have one 6-year-old daughter, Makenna, a first grader at LCE Lower.
Our family moved to Columbia in April 2020 from Wilmington, NC. Moving at the start of the pandemic was not ideal, however, we could immediately see what a great neighborhood we have found in Lake Carolina, and we have enjoyed being here so much already. The timing also allowed greater opportunity to learn more about the history of the community we had planted ourselves in, before jumping straight into involvement. I particularly appreciated the “Color of Law” virtual community conversation series put on last year by the Columbia City Council and mayor. I truly believe we cannot know where we are going until we know where we’ve been and the context of where we are today.
I am currently a copy editor for publishing company The N2 Company (“Turning Neighborhoods into Communities”). My job as a copy editor reveals what is also true of my personality: I take what is in front of me and see its potential. Whether that is making meaningful changes and improvements, identifying what might be harmful, or assuring what is necessary to keep. Just as I see my role with the SIC, my viewpoint is not to re-create the wheel, but rather to join in on efforts already taking place. And just like an editor must read first in order to help clearly communicate a message, I believe any position of influence requires listening first in order to understand. I seek to amplify the voices that are not always the loudest in the room (or most prioritized).
In Wilmington, prior to our move here, I was honored to be involved in the following:
New Hanover County NAACP – Secretary / executive committee member
Resiliency Task Force of NHC (“[Working] together to create a more trauma-informed, resiliency-focused community across systems” – General member and 4th-12th Grade Subcommittee member
Be The Bridge To Racial Unity group member
Here in Columbia, I (and Makenna!) regularly volunteer for the Senior Resources Meals on Wheels program.
I have a Bachelor of Science in English, Professional Writing concentration, from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. My mother and mother-in-law were both public school teachers.
My ultimate desire and vision is to see an equitable community in which all members can thrive.
Ready to collaborate and thankful for your consideration!
Emily Glenham
Sherisse G. Jackson, PE, EdD
Children: Jaden Jackson, 5th grade; Jacob Jackson 3rd grade
After graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, Dr. Jackson worked as an electrical engineer for an architectural and engineering firm in Charlotte, NC, where she designed electrical systems for buildings and civil projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants. She is also a licensed professional engineer (PE) in South Carolina and North Carolina. Her most memorable project was participating on the design team for emergency lighting at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History. In returning home to South Carolina, Dr. Jackson began her career in higher education. She began her career in education as an instructor and program coordinator for the mechatronics and industrial maintenance technology programs. In her role as program coordinator, Dr. Jackson also developed and facilitated training for high school mechatronics teachers as well as participated in the development of the mechatronics curriculum at the secondary level. As she began to fulfill her duties, she desired to learn more about higher education and completed her Master of Education degree at Columbia College. Following her tenure as program coordinator, Dr. Jackson instructs entry-level electrical engineering technology courses in the instrumentation program at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. In advancing her studies in education, Dr. Jackson completed her Doctor of Education degree at the University of South Carolina. As a scholarly practitioner, Dr. Jackson’s area of research is developing community in the classroom to improve student academic performance. Dr. Jackson was the 2020 winner of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Dissertation in Practice of the Year Award for her work entitled, “Focusing on Social Presence in an Electronics Course at a Two-Year College: An Action Research Study.” She has also been recognized for ten years of service with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and continues to volunteer with the organization as an author and evaluator of exam items for the electrical and computer engineering professional exam.
