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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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Trish Cobourn

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Education:
Converse College; BA, Business Administration; Masters of Arts in Teaching
30 hrs above Masters, Learning Disabilities
University of South Carolina Upstate; 18 hours to obtain certification in ESOL
Converse University: EdS in Administration and Supervision

Professional Experience:
Spartanburg County School District One; 2002 - 2013
SDS; 2013 - present

Why I do what I do...
I love designing programs and policies and finding ways to enrich our school community. I am passionate about welcoming students from all over the world to our campus. My position allows me to impact multiple areas of the student experience at SDS.

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I have twin girls, Emily Grace and Sarah Caroline. They graduated from SDS in 2022 after 14 years here. Emily Grace attends the University of Virginia and Sarah Caroline attends Sewanee: The University of the South.

I have two dogs, Ollie and Stella.