Welcome 

Greetings, Langford Elementary Family!

I am April Siders, and I am excited to join the Langford Elementary School family as your School Counselor! While this is my first year at Langford and in Richland School District Two, I bring over a decade of experience in education and school counseling. I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. I graduated from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) with my Bachelor's Degree in 2006. I received my first Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from South University in 2013. In 2018, I earned my second Master's Degree in Counselor Education (K–12) from South Carolina State University (Go Bulldogs!).

I am passionate about helping children develop happy minds and happy hearts so they can grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential. I am excited to share my experience and passion with the Langford family while continuing to learn and embrace the Langford Way! I am here to support the academic, social/emotional, and career exploration needs of every student. My goal is to ensure that every Langford Lab feels seen, heard, valued, loved, safe, and empowered. I look forward to building meaningful relationships with our students, families, and staff as we grow and learn together. It's going to be an amazing school year at Langford Elementary!

Ms. Siders, School Counselor

BES Teacher of the Year 2025-2026 

All About Me: 

I am the proud mother of a 19-year-old United States Air Force Airman who is currently stationed in Germany and a doggy mom to Wraith, my 11-year-old American Bully. I enjoy working out, traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and sleeping! A fun fact about me is that I absolutely love cool, colorful, and unique earrings, and my collection has grown to over 100 pairs! I live by the mottos below because I believe life should be lived with intention and love, laughter is therapeutic, growth is necessary, and everyone has a light within them that deserves to shine.

Mottos: 

1.  "Live (Unapologetically), Laugh (Out Loud) & Love (Unconditionally)

2.  "Keep Growing & Glowing"

3. "With Intention, With Light & With Love"

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