Communications Business & Community Partnerships
WHO WE ARE
The Communications Department, which also encompasses Technology, aims to support District and school leaders in conveying information, energizing stakeholders, and building community interest and support for public education. The Department is staffed with creative professionals with expertise in videography, photography, marketing, social media, web design, events, and technology.
Utilizing a robust mass-messaging system for phone calls, texts, and emails allows the District to disseminate information quickly and accurately to parents and guardians. Additionally, the department creates and maintains the District and school websites, and supports schools with their social media accounts. Through symbiotic relationships with local media, the Department fulfills radio, television and print media requests and pitches story ideas to celebrate OCSD's amazing teachers, faculty, staff, students, and families.
Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in partnering with the school district are welcome. The time, talent, and financial resources of the Orangeburg Community will help propel our school district forward.
Contact Us

Dr. Erica Taylor
Assistant Superintendent for Communications and Business and Community Partnerships
erica.taylor@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80213

Mrs. Taphnie B. Sanders
Director of Technology
taphnie.sanders@ocsdsc.org
(803) 533-7981

Ms. Taylor Johnson
Communications & Multi Media Specialist
taylor.johnson@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80215

Mrs. Cindy Kassian
Webmaster and Communications Specialist
cindy.kassian@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80221
(803) 533-7926 (Direct Line)

Mrs. Patricia S. Salley
Communications & Community Relations Specialist
patricia.salley@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80220

Mr. Taylor Simpson
Communications & Digital Media Specialist
taylor.simpson@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80157

Ms. Hatara Tyson
Communications & Graphic Design Specialist
hatara.tyson@ocsdsc.org
(803) 534-5454 ext. 80216
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EDUCATOR GRANTS
2025-2026 Dr. Irene H. Myers Education Grant (click application to download)
(for teachers, counselors, media specialists, and athletic & instructional coaches)
Deadline is September 3, 2025
Calling All OCSD Teachers!
Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game featured at USC Football Games
Teachers can nominate themselves by completing a quick entry form and one teacher will be selected for each game and win:
- $1,000 from Palmetto Citizens
- 4 tickets to that week's USC Football game
- Recognition on the scoreboard and loudspeaker during the game
Deadline is October 1, 2025