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Spartanburg Day School

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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Paige Gaines-Phillips

Head of Upper School, Photography Teacher

Education:
BA Education USC Upstate
Currently completing Masters work in Administration and Supervision, Converse College

Why I do what I do...
Teaching is an opportunity. My approach is to strike a balance between creating a safe and challenging learning environment while establishing meaningful relationships that support the students' overall growth and development.

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I maintain a fairly successful photography business outside of school. This venture has bled into my teaching responsibilities at SDS through our digital photography classes. Having the opportunity to merge my passion for teaching with my love of photography has created the ultimate job for me.

Ashli and I have two children who attend SDS. Sam, our fifth grader, loves the arts, language, and science programs at SDS. Wren, our lively 4K student, loves all things wild and sparkly.