Keisha Conyers, nutrition services manager at C.E. Williams Middle School - North Campus, is one of five Charleston County School District staff members named 2026 Operations Division Employees of the Year.
The district announced the honorees on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The awards recognize workers who keep schools fed, safe and running across CCSD.
“Our Operations Division plays an essential role in creating the environments where students can learn, and educators can thrive,” said Superintendent Anita Huggins. “These honorees reflect the dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence that make CCSD special. Their contributions may not always be seen in the classroom, but their impact is felt throughout our schools and across our entire district.”
Jamall Rawlinson, a facility use officer in the Planning, Real Estate and Facility Use Department, earned the division's top honor. Rawlinson coordinated 4,831 after-hours events across 50 schools this year, according to the district. That marked a 300-event increase from the prior year.
Three other employees rounded out the list:
- Danielle Lupton, Vision To Learn nurse liaison in Nursing Services
- James Parker, field supervisor of school crossing guards in Security & Emergency Management
- Cherie Wash, assistant principal on special assignment in Capital Programs
Chief Operating Officer Jeff Borowy said in a statement that the honorees' work is essential to the district's schools. "Their commitment, professionalism, and passion for serving others are reflected in the work they do every day," Borowy said.
Superintendent Anita Huggins said the operations staff shape the environments where students learn. "Their contributions may not always be seen in the classroom, but their impact is felt throughout our schools and across our entire district," Huggins said in a statement.
