Press Release
Columbia, SC – SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a virtual public charter high school's board member Tim Behling (right) has been named one of the Post and Courier’s “12 Black Leaders to Know in South Carolina for 2023.”
Behling joined the SC Whitmore School Board in September 2022 and continues to share his expertise in professional development, community outreach, resume writing, nonprofit management, branding, and marketing with our students, faculty, and staff.
Eboné Adams, SC Whitmore Principal said, “Tim is a great pillar of the community and our school. His pedigree speaks for itself. We are grateful to have a leader like him to serve on our board who has such a rich understanding of the needs of our youth. He is very deserving of this recognition.”
In 2015, Tim Behling founded SUCCESSTEAM, a nonprofit organization that focuses on educational youth development for teens ages 13-18 through leadership and mentorship. Behling was the first in his family to graduate with a four-year degree. He is a graduate of Aiken Technical College and the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Behling has received many awards and recognitions for his work as a leader in the community, including being named a “Young Professional 2 Follow” by The Aiken Standard 2019.
Executive Director Kim Dunbar said, “We were so honored when Mr. Behling wanted to be a part of our school board and support our students. He has such great experience serving the youth of South Carolina, we knew it would be a perfect fit. He continues to provide great insight for the needs of our students and the community. We are so proud of him and could not think of someone more deserving of this award.”
Congratulations, Tim Behling, thank you for all you do for our community and SC Whitmore School.
If you are interested in learning more about the SC Whitmore School, please visit us online at scwhitmoreschool.org.
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Founded in 2011, SCWS offers a unique approach to education. This self-paced alternative online learning model allows students to advance through their online courses at their own pace. This model is appealing to students of all ability levels. Unique to any other public school in South Carolina, this self-paced model allows accelerated learners who are ahead of their peers the ability to graduate high school early. SCWS also serves as an alternative high quality educational option to those left behind in the traditional classroom settings.
