Carla Jefferson

Carla Jefferson is the proud principal of the Darlington County Virtual Academy for the Darlington County School District.  A 24 year veteran educator, she's been a classroom teacher, curriculum facilitator, and district level administrator. Her motto, “Why Not Darlington?”, inspired by a colleague, motivates her to fight for digital equity, not only for the children of Darlington County, but children all over.  

Carla is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Educator/Trainer/Innovator, PBS Lead Digital Innovator, a frequent ISTE presenter and a 2020 ISTE featured speaker.   Her work has been highlighted in several publications including ISTE Empowered Learner, Tech & Learning Magazine, and District Administrator. Carla served on the ISTE Digital Equity PLN Leadership team, was a member of the South Carolina ASCD Board, and was the 2019-2020 chairman for the SCASA Instructional Technology Roundtable. She lives by the creed, "If not me, who? If not now, when?"