Ms. McLaughlin is a veteran educator who brings 20 years of classroom and administrative knowledge to her new position. She joins Richland Two from Rock Hill School District, where she has served as Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education since 2021. In that role, she supervised district-wide special education programming, managed department budgets, led professional development, and collaborated closely with parents, community members, and school administrators to ensure the effective implementation of special education services. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing inclusive practices and supporting the academic and behavioral success of students with exceptional needs.
“I am honored to serve in this new role and excited to join the incredible team in Richland Two,” Ms. McLaughlin said. “I am committed to building strong, supportive systems that empower our educators, partner with
families, and ensure every student with exceptional needs receives the high-quality education they deserve.”
Prior to her tenure in Rock Hill, McLaughlin held a variety of leadership positions in both Rock Hill and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including MTSS Specialist, District Math Coach, Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and Instructional Coordinating Teacher. She began her career as a special education teacher, developing and implementing individualized education plans and pioneering effective classroom and behavior management strategies.
She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University, a Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in teacher leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her leadership philosophy centers on equity, collaboration, and a relentless focus on doing what’s best for students.
