learning journey early. “It’s really touching,” says Superintendent Tullock. “I’ll walk into a school and see a young face that looks familiar, and they’ll say, ‘Hey, Dr. Tullock!’ It’s their parents’ face I recognize. To have former students bring their own children back for us to teach is the ultimate compliment.” PARTNERSHIPS THAT OPEN DOORS “We’re blessed in this district,” says Superintendent Tullock. “We reach out and connect with others in the business world, hospitals, and industries to make sure our young people are receiving the same opportunities as those in major cities.” Superintendent Tullock serves on several local boards, including the MUSC-Orangeburg Hospital and the Disability and Special Needs Board, ensuring that the district’s students are never far from opportunity. Through a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina, Calhoun County students can access virtual labs, emergency rooms, and operating rooms in Charleston, almost 100 miles away. “Our students get to see firsthand what it’s like to be a medical professional,” says Superintendent Tullock. “If they’re considering a career in medicine, they don’t have to wait until college to find out if 239 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11 CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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