James R. Ford, Ed.D.

James has been Director of Secondary Education for the Darlington County School District since 2018. During his 29 years in education, he has been a middle and high school mathematics teacher and a high school administrator.  He has also taught at the college level.  He has served as an educator in the Marion and Darlington County School Districts.   His passion for engaging learning experiences tailored to the needs of students drives his support for principals and teachers.  James is married, and they have one daughter.