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About
About Us
At Spartanburg Day School, there is a difference. Our community provides each student with an unparalleled education. Here, they are known. They feel safe to take risks, own their learning and achieve their personal best. Our students are confident learners who are prepared to meet the challenges of college and of life.
Admissions
EXPERIENCE SDS
Our admissions team is here to help you experience the Spartanburg Day School difference. We are offering modified on-campus tours at this time but would also be happy to connect with you via phone, video chat or email.
Academics
Academics
At Spartanburg Day School, our community of expert teachers and caring adults provides each student with an unparalleled educational experience. Students are known. Surrounded by peers with the same aspirations, students feel safe to take risks, own their learning and aim for their personal best.
Arts
Arts
Imagination. Creativity. Expression. Problem solving. These are all qualities developed through Spartanburg Day School's visual and performing arts program.
- Exhibits & Performances
Athletics
Athletics
Learning how to work as a team and developing good fitness habits are essential life skills. That’s why athletics are an important part of the Spartanburg Day School program.
Support
Support
Great schools go above and beyond what’s expected.Gifts from alumni, parents and friends have enabled Spartanburg Day School to exceed expectations for more than 60 years, thus providing a superior educational experience for our students.

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Sam Mitchell

Sam Mitchell

Fine Arts Coordinator, Mildred H. Dent Endowed Chair, Upper School Art Teacher

Education:
Converse College, MEd Art Education
Loyola University New Orleans, BA Communications
Converse College, Certification Art Education
John Cabot University, AP Art History Certification

Professional Experience:
Art Educator, Professional Artist, Painting Restoration Artist
Member of the Spartanburg Artist Guild, National Art Education Association, SPACE, and Preservation Trust of Spartanburg

Why I'm an SDS Griffin...

Being a Griffin is being a part of a greater family. I am always amazed and encouraged by the incredible depth of knowledge of my fellow colleagues.

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I apprenticed as a restoration artist at The New Orleans Conservation Guild. There I had the privilege to restore a Frida Kahlo portrait owned by New Orleans Socialite Mickey Easterling. As well, I restored two European Theater maps that are on display at the D-Day museum.

Locally, my professional works are in public collections which include The Johnson Collection, Carolina Alliance Bank and Coldwell Banker.