Graphic Communications Education in the Carolinas
The future of print and graphic communications depends on strong education, training, and hands-on experience. Across North and South Carolina, a wide range of colleges, universities, and technical schools are preparing the next generation of designers, press operators, technicians, and industry leaders.
PICA is proud to support and showcase these programs, which offer students pathways into rewarding careers in printing, packaging, wide format, flexo, screen printing, and related fields. Whether you’re a student exploring your options, a parent learning about career opportunities, or a company seeking skilled graduates, these schools represent the foundation of a strong and innovative printing industry in the Carolinas.
Collegiate Graphic Communications Programs
Appalachian State University
Boone NC
John Craft
Kay Bishop
Kevin Howell
Tom Reeves
reevestm@appstate.edu
(828)262-2527
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte NC
Zach Blackburn
zachery.blackburn@cpcc.edu
(704)330-4425
Clemson University
Clemson SC
Amanda Bridges
awbridg@clemson.edu
Carl Blue
cnblue@clemson.edu
Charles Weiss
ctweiss@clemson.edu
Chip Tonkin
Tonkin@clemson.edu
Danita Swaney
dswaney@clemson.edu
Daryl Stevens
wdsteve@clemson.edu
Eric Weisenmiller
emweise@clemson.edu
Kern Cox
kernc@clemson.edu
Michelle Fox
(864)656-3447
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem NC
Tiffany Allgood
jpegjinkins@outlook.com
(336)734-7283
Lenoir Community College
Kinston NC
Dwight Downie
dadownie70@lenoircc.edu
Lindsey Pollard
lmpollard48@lenoircc.edu
(252)527-6223
Midlands Technical College
Columbia SC
Jason Warren
jasonewarren@MidlandsTech.EDU
Sammi Maldonado
samanthadmaldonado@midlandstech.edu
(803)822-3368
Sonoco Institute
Clemson SC
Andrew Hurley
ruperth@g.clemson.edu
(843) 730-3184
Haley Appleby
heapple@clemson.edu
Kathryn Taylor
kct2@clemson.edu
Shane Hutchings
(843) 730-3184
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg SC
Ashley Koch
kochk@sccsc.edu
John Hoyle
hoylej@sccsc.edu
(864)592-4797
Trident Technical College
Charleston SC
Richard Dooley
richard.dooley@tridenttech.edu
(843)574-6307
Sherri Frye
sherri.frye@tridenttech.edu
(843)574-6307
High School Graphic Communications Programs
Academy for Technology & Academics
Conway SC
Marlo Frazier
Mfrazier@horrycountyschools.net
(843)488-6600
Advantage Academy
Florence SC
Kayla Iseman
kayla.iseman@FSD1.org
(843)679-6896
Anderson Districts I & II Career and Technology Center
Williamston SC
Amy Beeker
abeeker@andersonctc.org
Joellen Hayden
jhayden@andersonctc.org
(864)847-4121
Applied Technology Center
Rock Hill SC
Adelinee Buchanan
ANBuchanan@rhmail.org
803-981-1100
Asheville High School
Asheville NC
Ashley Hanna-Kuykendall
ashley.hanna@acsgmail.net
(828)255-5301
Blythewood High School
Blythewood SC
Ashely Garner
agarner@richland2.org
Walter Griffin
wgriffin@richland2.org
(803)691-4090
Brevard High School
Brevard NC
Nathan Tripp
ntripp@tcsnc.org
(828)884-4103
Burke Lowcountry Tech Academy
Charleston SC
Julie Zeigler
(843)579-4815
Cane Bay High School
Summerille SC
Michael Petry
petrym@bcsdschools.net
(843)899-8786
Carrboro High School
Carrboro NC
Beth Landis
blandis@chccs.k12.nc.us
(919)918-2200
Catawba Ridge High School
Fort Mill SC
Brian Bojanowski
bojanowskib@fortmillschools.org
(803)835-5222
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Chapin SC
Jeanette Mangels
jmangels@lexrich5.org
(803)476-8600
Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill NC
Kevin Schoden
kschoden@chccs.k12.nc.us
(919)929-2106
Chester County Career Center
Chester SC
Sherry Adams
SAdams1@chester.k12.sc.us
(803)377-1991
Daniel Morgan Vocational Center
Spartanburg SC
Hollie Pennington
holliep@dmtc.k12.sc.us
(864)579-2810
Darlington County Institute of Technology
Darlington SC
Ashleigh Nesbitt-Kok
ashleigh.nesbitt@darlington.k12.sc.us
Eric Tew
eric.tew@darlington.k12.sc.us
(843)398-4796
Enka High School
Candler NC
Joan Hoffman
joan.hoffman@bcsemail.org
(828)670-5000
Enloe Magnet High School
Raleigh NC
Matt Bush
mbusch@wcpss.net
(919)856-7918
Enoree Career Center
Greenville SC
Cheryl Bennefield
cbennefield@greenville.k12.sc.us
(864)355-7400
Fairfield Career & Technology Center
Winnsboro SC
Mark Grasso
mgrasso@fairfield1.org
(803)635-5506
Fort Mill High School
Fort Mill SC
Andrew Soto
sotoa@fortmillschools.org
(803)548-1900
Fred P. Hamilton Career Center
Westminister SC
Allen Vargo
avargo@g.oconee.k12.sc.us
(864)886-4425
Georgetown High School
Georgetown SC
Erica Lambert
erlambert@gcsd.k12.sc.us
(843)546-8516
Goose Creek High School
Goose Creek SC
Amy Moore
moorea@bcsdschools.net
(843)553-5300
H.B. Swofford Career Center
Inman SC
Irene Pothoven
inettles@swofford.k12.sc.us
Tracy Thornton
tthornton@swofford.k12.sc.us
(864)592-2790
Hanahan High School
Hanahan SC
Jason Bremer
bremerj@bcsdschools.net
(843)820-3829
Hendersonville High School
Hendersonville NC
Renee Landreth
rmlandreth@hcpsnc.org
(828)697-4802
Hibriten High School
Lenoir NC
Ranger Tucker
(828)758-7376
Highland School of Technology
Gastonia NC
Maddie Boyles
mwboyles@gaston.k12.nc.us
(704)810-8816
J. Harley Bonds Career Center
Greer SC
Kelly Sanderson
Ksanderson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Loan Nelson
llnelson@greenville.k12.sc.us
(864) 355-8081
Jordan High School
Durham NC
Paula Siwek
paula.siwek@dpsnc.net
(919)560-3912
Lexington 2 Innovation Center
Columbia SC
Joni Coleman
jcoleman@lex2.org
Kristen Arledge
karledge@lex2.org
(803)936-5550
Lexington Technology Center
Lexington SC
Cynthia Ward
CLWard@Lexington1.net
(803)821-3054
Manteo High School
Manteo NC
Debbie Poland
(252)473-5841
McDowell High School
Marion NC
Ginny Rhodes
ginny.rhodes@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Wesley Minish
wesley.minish@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
(828)652-7920
Middle Creek High School
Apex NC
Luis Maldonado
lmaldonado@wcpss.net
(919)713-0590
Nation Ford High School
Fort Mill SC
Christopher Chandler
chandlerc@fortmillschools.org
Tara Miller
millertb@fortmillschools.org
(803)835-0000
Tiana Scott
scottt@fortmillschools.org
(803)835-0000
NC School for the Deaf
Morganton NC
David Miller
(828)432-5292
Needham Broughton High School
Raleigh NC
Jonathan Davis
(919)856-7810
New Hanover High School
Wilmington NC
Jeffrey Bell
jeffrey.bell@nhcs.net
(910)251-6100
Pickens County Career & Technology Center
Liberty SC
Drew Mullinax
ypdrew@gmail.com
(864)397-4524
R.D. Anderson Applied Technology Center
Moore SC
Rusty Massey
rmassey@rdanderson.org
Zachary Dotson
zdotson@rdanderson.org
(864)576-5020
Richmond Senior High School
Rockingham NC
Dan Brown
DanBrown@richmond.k12.nc.us
(910)997-9812
School of Graphic Arts – MHC
Oxford NC
Eddie Dickerson
edickerson@mhc-oxford.org
(919)603-3910
South Johnson High School
Four Oaks NC
Amy Cox
amycox@johnston.k12.nc.us
(919)894-3146
Sumter High School CTE Department
Sumter SC
Brian Jackson
brian.jackson@sumterschools.net
(803)983-6637
Weldon STEM High School
Weldon NC
Clifford Jones
cjones2073@yahoo.com
(252)536-4829
West McDowell & East McDowell Middle School
Marion NC
Ginny Rhodes
ginny.rhodes@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Mary Finley
mary.finley@mcdowell.k12.nc.us
(828) 652-3390
White Knoll High School
Lexington SC
Matt Pfister
mpfister@lexington1.net
(803)821-5200
Woolard Technology Center
Camden SC
Walker Canada
walker.canada@kcsdschools.net
(803)425-8982