Deneen Brown joins our school as a dedicated counselor committed to fostering academic, emotional, and social growth with over a decade of experience supporting student success. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and certification in School Counseling from Cambridge College. She also holds a Master of Art degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University, in which she recently earned her LPC-A. Her diverse background equips her to build strong connections with students, families, and staff to create a supportive and inclusive school environment. Her motto is "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."---- Dr. Maya Angelou.
Hello, my name is David Symonds. This year is my 15th year at Summit Parkway Middle School. I am happy to be serving as the 6th Grade School Counselor and Director of Counseling in my 27th year in public education. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and my Master of Education and Ed. Specialist degrees from the University of South Carolina. I look forward to an outstanding year as we help ALL of our Eagles SOAR!
My name is Patricia Boswell-Glasgow (Ms. BG) and this is my 9th year at Summit Parkway Middle School. I am the 8th grade School Counselor. I earned my graduate degree in School Counseling from the University of South Carolina; I earned my undergraduate degree from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. My favorite advice for my students is to “Love Yourself.” I look forward to serving my students and parents by helping students learn to live (personal/social), learn to learn (academics), and learn to work(careers). Together, we will “Invest in the Nest!”
Hello, my name is Vanessa Frazier. This year is my 5th year at Summit Parkway Middle School but I’ve been in Richland School District Two for over 18 years. I love to welcome new students and parents to SPM. This position allows me to get to know the families in our school and to be an encouragement to both students and parents. I want to THANK YOU in advance for all the necessary paperwork and information I need to keep you well informed and connected with our teachers, staff and administration. LET’S START THIS SCHOOL YEAR STRONG!!
Hello, my name is Melba Hendricks and this is my . I have been with Richland District 2 for 1 year. I started as a Teacher Aide to Pre K Special Needs.
I am the Discipline Secretary and I will be handling the documentation that accompanies all discipline referrals.
Hi, I’m Tiffany Nelson, the Student Data Specialist and Attendance Secretary at Summit Parkway Middle School. This is my 1st year at Summit Parkway, and I’m excited to be part of such a welcoming and dedicated school community. I’ve worked in education for 18 years and have always enjoyed being in a role that supports students, families, and staff. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English and am a certified Career Development Facilitator. I take pride in staying organized and making sure our student data and attendance records are accurate and up to date. Outside of school, watching movies while drinking a nice, hot cup of coffee is definitely one of my passions! I slso love reading, organizing, tackling D.I.Y. projects, and shopping. I’m married to my wonderful husband, CJ, and we have two beautiful daughters, Aniya and Shyanne. We also have two adorable fur babies, Cookie and Jade, who keep us on our toes. I’m so glad to be part of the Summit Parkway family and look forward to a great school year!
Greetings! My name is Kenya Salley. This is my 4th year at Summit Parkway, where I serve as the Career Specialist. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and my Master’s degree from Webster University. I am also globally certified as a Career Development Facilitator(GCDF). My role is to serve all students and parents by building a bridge between education and the future, helping students see possibilities, build skills, and make informed choices early on. I introduce students to a wide range of career options through lessons, career fairs, guest speakers, and field trips. I coordinate job shadowing, workplace visits, or mentorship opportunities. I also work closely with teachers, counselors, and parents to integrate career readiness into academics. I look forward to an outstanding year as we help ALL of our Eagles SOAR!