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Frank Holleman, Democratic Candidate for South Carolina Secretary of Education
Frank Holleman is a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education under former S.C. Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley. Holleman also served as Dick Riley’s Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Education. As Deputy Secretary, Holleman was the number two official of the U.S. Education Department and its Chief Operating Officer, and was Dick Riley’s principal advisor on policy, budget, and programs.
A native of Seneca and a resident of Greenville, Holleman also served as the founding Vice Chair of the Board of S.C. First Steps to School Readiness, a statewide initiative to prepare young children to succeed in school. Holleman has been Chair of the United Way’s early childhood initiative, Success by Six. Prior to being Board Vice Chair of S.C. First Steps, Holleman served as Chair of Governor Hodge’s education transition subcommittee. Holleman received the first Jesse Coles Early Childhood Education Award, awarded by the Psaras Foundation and S.C. First Steps.
Holleman chairs the Alliance for Quality Education, a private nonprofit education reform initiative, and Graduate Greenville, a community-wide effort to increase graduation rates and help challenged students graduate from high school. He has been a trustee of Vorhees College, a private historically black college in Denmark, S.C., and Chair of the Board of Visitors of the University Center, a collaboration of Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, the University of South Carolina Upstate, Furman University, and Greenville Technical College. He also chaired the Education Committee of Vision 2025 of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce.
At his alma mater, Furman University, Holleman helped organize the Riley Institute. He assisted the Riley Institute in its study of South Carolina’s educational needs sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Lily Center for Theological Exploration of Vocation and was a member of the Ernest J. Walters Endowment Committee
Following his tenure as Deputy Secretary, Holleman was asked by the Comptroller General of the United States to serve on his Advisory Committee for the work of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and on the GAO’s Expert Panel on K-12 Education. Holleman also was a member of the federal Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, a nationwide panel that advises the Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Education on policies related to helping students and their families pay for college.
Holleman and his wife Anne are graduates of the public schools of Oconee County, S.C. They have three children, two of whom have graduated from the Greenville County public schools and one who is a senior at Greenville High School. Holleman is a graduate of Seneca High School, Furman University, Harvard Law School, and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Vincent Sheheen for Governor
Vincent’s commitment to public education stems from the example set by his parents. His father was a small businessman who served as South Carolina’s Commissioner of Higher Education. His mother was an elementary school teacher in the Kershaw County public schools and later served as principal of Blaney Elementary School. It’s not surprising then that in the state legislature, Vincent has worked to improve South Carolina’s public schools through better teacher pay, more equitable school funding, and a return to the fundamentals in the classroom.
Vincent also developed his belief in the value of a strong work ethic from his family. At age 12 Vincent began working alongside his father, cleaning up the family printing store.
From his time as a public servant, Vincent knows that South Carolina’s state government is dysfunctional, which is why he has focused his efforts on restructuring and reforming it. He has pushed to overhaul our tax and budgeting systems, and was the lead sponsor of a bill to create an Inspector General to root out waste, fraud, and corruption. He has been a leader in the effort to make Columbia more efficient and more accountable, standing up to the status quo leadership.
This spring, Senator Sheheen led the effort to force Governor Sanford to accept South Carolina’s own tax dollars back into the state during the dispute over the federal stimulus. His “Stimulus Solution” plan devoted the money to schools and law enforcement – two critically underfunded areas – and ensured that the state would use the funds to keep paying our teachers and police officers.
As governor, Vincent’s top priority will be to grow our state’s stagnant economy and recruit companies and jobs here. Without good jobs, our citizens and state cannot succeed. Vincent will return to the hard work shown by leaders such as Governor Riley and Governor Campbell, serving as an economic ambassador for all of South Carolina. He is committed to working with firms around the country and around the world to create the environment needed for employers to relocate and expand their operations here in South Carolina. He will also establish a Small Business Division within the Commerce Department to focus solely on assisting and growing South Carolina’s crucial small businesses.
Vincent will also continue his efforts to reform South Carolina’s badly broken tax system – getting rid of the special interest loopholes that shift the tax burden onto the middle class and overhauling the system to make our state more competitive and encourage job growth.
Vincent is an active and dedicated member of his church. He has been a leader in his community, serving on numerous boards and nonprofit entities. Vincent is also active in the Camden Rotary Club, and volunteers in local elementary schools, reading to young students. He has been named “Legislator of the Year” by several groups, including the South Carolina Solicitor’s Association for his work on behalf of law enforcement, the Wild Turkey Federation for his efforts to protect our natural resources, and the Recreation and Parks Association for his work on behalf of South Carolina’s children.
Jane Dyer for Congress
Jane Dyer has truly been everywhere. “Even though I’ve traveled all over the world and all across America, I can’t imagine living anywhere but here in South Carolina.” In fact, it’s Jane’s love for the Palmetto State and her vision for its future that helped her make her decision to run for the US Congress. “We need serious change, and everywhere I go South Carolinians remind me that they expect change now.”
GROWING UP
Jane was born to middle class parents as one of the youngest of 8 children. Jane’s parents taught her South Carolinian values like respect, integrity, and loyalty. Her parents also taught her that public service is a responsibility, and that all people have something to give back to the community.
EDUCATION
Jane graduated from Easley High School in Pickens County, SC, and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from our own Clemson University. Jane’s leadership potential was spotted early as she received an Air Force ROTC scholarship and was selected as Clemson’s Group Commander. She was quickly singled out to receive the honor of serving her country as an Air Force pilot.
DESTINED FOR LEADERSHIP
Jane
embarked on a distinguished career as an Air Force pilot, leading
thousands who needed her guidance. While she devoted herself to the
leadership of others in service to our country, Jane met John Dyer,
himself a retired Air Force pilot. The two were married on July 13,
1985. Jane and John share the joy of caring for a total of four
children, each having been raised with hearts for service.
When Jane completed her Air Force service, she and John and their (new born baby) moved back to Anderson County. ( Both of their )younger children attended public school in Anderson County and both earned the distinction of Eagle Scout. After flying for TWA for a year, Jane was hired by FedEx, where she has been flying for nearly 20 years.
Jane’s unique story doesn’t end there. Throughout her career as a pilot, and while she was raising a family, Jane made the time to serve as a leader in her community. Jane served her church as a leader in ministry for children, youth, and young adults, and finally serving as a deacon. Jane has coached youth basketball and soccer, and supports charities and community service projects like Habitat for Humanity and Miracle Hill Ministries. Jane and John are also proud to sponsor a child from Honduras named Angel through Compassion International.
When asked what motivates her constant commitment to service, Jane says “I am committed to giving back to the community that has given so much to me and my family.”
READY TO BRING CHANGE
Throughout
her career and community service, Jane has been dedicated to positive
change, from the Air Force to Anderson County. Jane will bring the same
positive change to Congress, where it is needed most. “I am committed
to changing Washington, and not letting Washington change me.” Jane
says “I know the challenges in Washington, but my integrity is not for
sale.” It’s that South Carolina integrity that has helped Jane chart
her course all her life. This journey is no different.
