Staff

Chandler Jordan is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Council for Economic Education (dba SC Economics), where she combines her passion for economics and personal finance education with her expertise in organizational leadership. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Chandler holds a bachelor’s degree from USC Upstate and a master’s degree from Converse College. Before joining SC Economics full-time in 2018, Chandler spent several years teaching Government, Economics, and AP Macroeconomics in the classroom. Her commitment to economic education extends nationally—she has served as an AP Macroeconomics Reader, is a member of the National Association of Economic Educators, and has contributed peer-reviewed lesson plans to the Ethics, Economics, and Social Issues curriculum in partnership with the Council for Economic Education. Chandler also serves on the Board of the SC Jump$tart Coalition, the Leadership Columbia Board of Advisors, and is an active member of the Junior League of Columbia. She lives in Columbia, SC, with her husband, Keach, a Certified Public Accountant at Sheheen, Hancock & Godwin, LLP, and their beloved pug, Penny. In her free time, Chandler enjoys traveling, cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks, and spending time with family.

Sarah is passionate about education and supporting teachers throughout the great state of South Carolina.  She was inspired to become a certified high school teacher while volunteering in her children’s public schools. She believes education is the key that opens doors of opportunity for all students. 

Sarah graduated from Connecticut College with a double major in Economics and Hispanic Studies and a Certificate in International Studies and the Liberal Arts. Following graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., and worked for Price Waterhouse, LLC, before attending law school at the University of Virginia. Most recently, she was an Economics, Government, IB core, dual enrollment, and magnet lead teacher at Irmo High School in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties. 

With her husband Daniel and their 3 children, Sarah and her family have moved up and down the East Coast before settling in Columbia, SC, where they have resided for over 10 years. Sarah is excited to join the SC Economics team! In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, exercising, sailing, and spending time with family.  

I was raised in Charleston, South Carolina attending the public schools of Charleston County and graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration - Accounting from the University of South Carolina. I have served on several boards including the Board of Directors of National Association of Women Business Owners, as President of the Board of Directors of a Homeowners Association and I was a visiting professor at Columbia College's celebration of Women's History Week. One of the most challenging and rewarding pleasures of my life is the privilege to work with The Women's Shelter in Columbia. Since 1996, I have been involved with the management of their 15 facilities helping the shelter by providing reasonable accountability which leads to stability for the residents. My husband, Michael, and I, live in the Shandon area and have a successful small business called Renaissance Designs, a custom cabinetry and furniture business. We have a daughter who works for Palmetto Health and son-in-law, a recent graduate of USC's nursing program, who works at Palmetto Baptist. It is a delight to have them nearby and their daughter, our granddaughter, who is 3 years old, is perfect joy!

Megan was born and raised in Lexington, South Carolina where she still resides with her husband, Ryan, and their daughters Ava Rae and Ella. She graduated from The University of South Carolina with her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2015, Master’s in Sport and Entertainment Management in 2016 and later went on to get her Master’s in Learning and Technology in 2020.

She taught elementary school for two years in Batesburg-Leesville and middle school math for three years in Lexington. During her time in the classroom she became involved with SC Economics through their competitions, and later became a Financial Literacy Master Teacher.

Megan is excited to begin her 5th year as Student Programs Manager, overseeing student programs. She is passionate about engaging with students and teachers K-12 and sharing her love for Financial Literacy through programs offered through SC Economics. In her free time you can find Megan enjoying time with her family, playing tennis and traveling.