Spartanburg District Five is proud to announce that longtime educator and district leader, Matt Wofford, will be taking on a new role next school year, stepping up to be the District’s new Coordinator of Teacher Quality and Training. Wofford has been a dedicated member of the District Five team for more than a decade, serving as the Director of Fine Arts since 2015. In that role, he has worked closely with schools to support arts education and coordinate instructional materials across the district.
Prior to 2015, Wofford led percussion instruction and activities for all intermediate, middle, and high schools in the district. He got his start in the classroom, previously serving as an associate band director in Colleton County.
Throughout his career, Wofford has earned a strong reputation as a collaborative leader and instructional advocate. In his new role, he will guide training initiatives, support teacher quality, and partner with school and district leaders to strengthen instruction across all grade levels.
Wofford holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Masters of Education in Educational Administration, both from the University of South Carolina. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. In addition to his professional credentials, he holds multiple state endorsements and has presented at conferences including SCASA i3, SCMEA, and PSAE. He also serves as Chair of the SCASA Fine Arts Directors Roundtable.
“Mr. Wofford has proven highly successful in his current role, and I am confident that his leadership and innovative mindset will help advance our district’s continued focus on teacher quality and professional growth.,” says Superintendent Dr. Randall Gary.
Wofford will officially begin his new role on July 1. A search for the next Director of Fine Arts will begin immediately.