LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

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Vickel Darby

Position: Coordinator, Early Learning and Instructional Tech
School: Orangeburg County School District
School District: Orangeburg County School District
City, State: Orangeburg , SC

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Vickel Darby was nominated by a family member, Christian Owens.

"Dr. Darby is a servant leader," said Owens. "She is always ensuring the needs of others are met. Her smile and willingness to help has impacted all with whom she comes in contact with. She's always available to impact lives daily. She's speaking life every day. Dr. Darby is dedicated, compassionate, and humble. She loves to smile and enjoys making others smile. Her impact is her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty."

Comments (26)

Shannon Spear Posted over a year ago

Dr. Darby is the poster child for servant leadership. It’s always about what she can do to help someone else. She embodies everything you want in a leader and she is more than deserving of this nomination.

Christine Long Posted over a year ago

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Darby at a few partner summits and recognized her servant attitude and positive energy right away! It is unmatched. She truly is a light that draws others in and very approachable and committed to the work involving children-our future! She is a huge cheerleader for public education and truly believes that ALL children can and will learn. I enjoyed connecting with Dr. Darby and believe she is very deserving!

Crissy Foley Posted over a year ago

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr. Darby over the past couple of years, and I have always been impressed with her professionalism and dedication to early learning.

Jan Posted over a year ago

The best of the best!!

Crissy Foley Posted over a year ago

I have worked closely with Dr. Darby at the district level implementing a kindergarten readiness program and have always been very impressed with her professionalism and dedication to early learning.

Jodi Sohrt Posted over a year ago

Dr. Darby is an amazing educator and is truly a difference maker in the lives of children!

Windy Rosemeyer Posted over a year ago

Dr. Darby is an amazing person! She always goes above and beyond for her teachers and her students. She works with the community to help provide fun incentives for the students. She goes the extra mile and undoubtedly a LIFE CHANGER!

Brittany Hallman Posted over a year ago

I had the pleasure of working under Dr. Darby as a school level instructional technology facilitator. I believe this lady truly never sleeps as she was always just a quick phone call away at any moment! She always has the most positive attitude of anyone I have ever met! She always made me feel at ease even under the most stressful times with a quick “don’t fret you’ve got this!” She is very deserving of this nomination and we are very lucky to have her in our district.

Tasia King Posted over a year ago

Dr. Vickel Darby is one of the most caring, dependable, and selfless people that I’ve come to know. She is passionate about the well-being and success of others. She leads by example and lives out her faith every day. She is deserving of this honor and more!

Craig King Posted over a year ago

Vickel has always been a giver! It is just who she is and will always be. I am blessed to have been able to witness all the great work she has done for her community and family! She is most deserving of this honor!

Craig King Posted over a year ago

Way to go sister! We are proud of you!!

Karen Denise Whaley Posted over a year ago

I have known Dr. Vickel Darby for many years. Also, I had the pleasure of working collaboratively with her at Marshall Elementary School. During these years, I witnessed her passion for providing quality instruction and integrating technology into her daily instructional practice. Moreover, Dr. Darby is approachable, patient, hardworking, intrinsically motivated, she enjoys communicating with others, and works well with all stakeholders.

Dr. Maurice Lee Posted over a year ago

Congratulations on your nominee for the LifeChanger Award. When I think about what it takes to change lives, I quickly reflect on your position with the M. A. Lee Scholarship Fund that changed the lives of many students and afforded them the opportunity to attend college. Your selflessness and dedication helped to make that happen. You are indeed a formidable force not only in the education sector, but in this world and it becomes a better place to live in with Life Changers such as you!

Anna Moorer Posted over a year ago

Congratulations! Proud of you!

Keylon A Singleton Posted over a year ago

Dr Darby is an amazing motivator and educator who goes the extra mile to help everyone.

Margaret Davis Posted over a year ago

Congratulations on being a nominee for the LifeChanger of the year award.

Dionne Louden Posted over a year ago

Congratulations on your nomination! It is so well deserved!

Terry Fludd Posted over a year ago

She is so deserving! Praying for the best!!! Let’s go!

Craig Mac Posted over a year ago

This beautiful soul change my life from the day we met.. She supports and cheers for me from a far non stop.. She is a special women in my life forever!

Craig Mac Posted over a year ago

Congratulations sis!!

Sean Barr Posted over a year ago

Congratulations on your nomination for the LifeChanger of the Year Award. Dr. Vickel Darby is a very worthy candidate to become a recipient of such a honor as she is someone who serves unselfishly. She serves the students, the faculty & staff, and the community because she always take the approach to give to the whole and not just a part. Orangeburg School System is fortunate to have such a dedicated and hardworking person amongst its staff for the benefit of all.

Henry Jenkins Jr Posted over a year ago

Dr. Darby has been a phenomenal asset to the district as an educator, Specialist and coordinator. Her commitment to students is unparalleled in terms of bridging technology and education. She is a lifechanger and comes from a line of educators and support personnel from this very District. Dr. Darbys initiatives and programming has been utilized throughout all of the district, both known and behind the scenes. I support her hard earned nomination!

April Jenkins Posted over a year ago

Congratulations on your nomination! You are so deserving of this award. Keep up the good work.

Yolanda Darby Richardson Posted over a year ago

She is great lady n hard worker!

Andrea Lance Posted over a year ago

Dr. Vickel Darby has continually demonstrated visionary leadership by implementing transformative instructional strategies, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and championing innovative approaches to education. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to educational excellence through her consistent willingness to collaborate and suppport different stakeholders in the educational community. She has used her extensive knowledge and expertise to engage different members of the school community to enhance the lives of children. Also, her warm, kind and personable personality has allowed her to unite diverse voices, organizations, and resources, which has resulted in impactful initiatives that have raised the standard of educational excellence. Vickel's unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and commitment to fostering a brighter future for generations to come makes her a truly deserving candidate for the "Life Changer of the Year" award.

LaKeisha Lawrence Posted over a year ago

I believe Dr. Vickel Darby is an ideal candidate for the LifeChanger of the Year Award. She is always willing to serve on behalf of our students in Orangeburg County School District. She is an expert in her discipline, yet remains humble. I totally agree with Christian Owens because she willingly goes above and beyond the call of duty for anyone who needs her professional support. Congratulations on your nomination, Dr. Darby!