St. David’s School Staff & Leadership
Jimmy Carol Avent - School Director
Mrs. Avent born and raised in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and earned her bachelor's degree from St. Andrews University. Married to Mark Avent, they have three sons; twins, Kirkham and Hammond, and Slade, along with two wonderful daughters-in-law, Lindsey and Victoria Avent. Mrs. Avent proudly serves as "Nimmy" to her grandchildren.
Mrs. Avent served St. David’s Episcopal School as 4K Preschool teacher for fourteen years before becoming the Director in 2023. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bennettsville. She enjoys spending time with family (including four dogs), gardening, rocking babies, traveling, beach time, and Clemson football.
Contact us:
Email: stdavids1970@gmail.com
Phone: 843.253.5296
St. David’s Episcopal School Board
The St. David’s Episcopal School Board directs the operations and ministry of the School and Daycare. Made up of individuals who care deeply about the ministry of St. David’s Episcopal School & Daycare, they meet regularly, along with the School Director, to resolve issues and plan improvements and development for the School.
Pictured: Seated, L-R: Lou Hendley, Vickie Buckner, Peggy Michaux; standing L-R, Sally Powell, Anne Pate. Not shown; Victoria Lowery
Learn more about each member in their bios below.
Sally Powell
earned a Bachelors in Physical Education and a Masters in Elementary Education Administration & Supervision from Winthrop University, and taught Physical Education for 39 years, including in Cheraw from 1975 to 2010. She served on the St. David’s Episcopal School Board in the 1980s and early 1990s, and served as a representative for the Women of St. David’s Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Powell is a member of the Old Cheraws Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as Regent from 2020-2023. She is active in the Four Seasons Garden Club in Cheraw, served in the St. David’s Episcopal Church Choir from 1976 to 2010, and is presently a member of the Cheraw Community Choir.
She enjoys singing, reading , cross stitch, crocheting, and baking. She and her husband Phil have two grown children, both of whom graduated from St. David’s Episcopal School Kindergarten.
Ron Stafford
brings more than a decade of experience in higher education and a deep commitment to expanding access to learning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wingate University, a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, and is currently a doctoral candidate in Higher Education Leadership at Brenau University.
Ron is the Library Director at Northeastern Technical College, where he has led initiatives to improve digital access and promote open educational resources. His scholarly work focuses on bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to information and education for all learners.
Beyond his professional life, Ron is active in the parish life of St. David’s, contributing his time and talents to support the church community. He values education not only as a professional calling but also as a vital ministry that shapes minds, nurtures faith, and strengthens communities.