Joshua McDuffie has been an East Point Academy parent for 6 years, and he has previously served as a member of the School Improvement Council. Josh’s two daughters attend East Point Academy in the 4th grade and 4K. Josh is employed as the Technology Director at Milliken Advisors. Josh has a PhD in geography from the University of South Carolina, as well as an MBA and a BA in geography from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining Milliken, Josh spent 13 years as a defense contractor at US Air Forces Central Command and 5 years working as the Geographic Information Officer for the South Carolina Office of the Adjutant General. Josh is passionate about improving the community, and about ensuring that our children at EPA receive the best possible education.
My oldest daughter, Addie, has been an East Point student since 4K in 2016, and my youngest daughter also attends. I have served on the EPA School Improvement Council, and volunteered at numerous events.
Former member & board chairman of the Richland County Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals, Former member of the City of Columbia Planning Commission, Former President of the Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District Neighborhood Association, Former Board Member, Vice President and Acting President of the Columbia Jewish Federation.
I have extensive experience in serving on a non-profit fundraising board, and also in hiring executive level non-profit professionals. My professional career has involved real estate and facility management/construction management.