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.
Sally Powell
Sally 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
Ron brings more than a decade of experience in higher education, library leadership, and helping students discover that learning can be both challenging and joyful. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wingate University, a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Brenau University.
He sees education as more than a profession, it is a calling rooted in faith, encouragement, and care for others. For Ron, serving on the St. David’s School Board is a meaningful way to support children, families, and teachers while helping nurture young minds, faithful hearts, and a community grounded in love, learning, and God’s grace.
Outside of his professional work, Ron is active in the parish life of St. David’s. He is grateful to serve the school community and values strong faith, learning, good books, good manners and the occasional well-timed bit of humor.