Skip To Main Content

Administration

 Mrs. Rebecca Dilley, Principal

Experience: 

Mrs. Dilley will begin her second year as principal at DFES for the 24-25 school year. Prior to serving as principal, Mrs. Dilley taught at Carolina Springs Middle School in Lexington One and at Chapin Elementary School. Beginning in 2017, Mrs. Dilley began her journey in school administration at Ballentine Elementary School serving as Administrative Assistant Principal for two years. She then served as the Assistant Principal over instruction at Chapin Intermediate school from 2019-2023. Mrs. Dilley continues to have a growth mindset and student first mentality which she will continue to pour into the Dutch Fork community and Fox Family! 

Education:

  • Winthrop University, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (2010)

  • University of South Carolina, Master of Education, Educational Administration (2016)

Interests:

Mrs. Dilley enjoys spending time with her husband, Gavin. In her spare time, she enjoys watching baseball, Go Braves, spending time with family, working in the yard, reading mystery novels, cooking and baking! 

Principal Dilley

 

Mr. Marcus Lambert, Assistant Principal

Experience: Mr. Lambert will begin his third year as assistant principal of DFES.  Prior to serving as DFES assistant principal, Mr. Lambert taught 1st grade at L.W. Conder Elementary School before teaching 3rd grade at Catawba Trail Elementary School, both in Richland Two School District.  He also spent a year working at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School as Administrative Assistant Principal.  

Education:

  • Temple University, Bachelor of Science, Sport and Tourism Management

  • Cabrini College (PA), Master of Education 

  • University of South Carolina, Master of Education, Educational Administration

Interests: Mr. Lambert enjoys all things sports, specifically basketball and football.  He enjoys spending time with his wife, Stephanie, who is a 2nd grade teacher, and his kids, Ayden (15), Landon (14), and Jackson (5).  He also enjoys DIY projects and being outside.  Mr. Lambert is committed to ensuring that all students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed.


 

Ms. I’esha Odom, Administrative Assistant Principal (insert picture)

Experience: Ms. Odom is entering her third year as an administrator and her third year as a member of the Fox Family! Prior to serving as an assistant principal, Ms. Odom spent eight years teaching Mathematics at Irmo Middle School. Ms. Odom has always served in leadership positions, as she enjoys serving others and seeing students outside of the classroom environment. Ms. Odom has coached volleyball at Irmo HIgh School and Irmo Middle School for over six years.

Education:

  • Coastal Carolina University

  • University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science, Middle-Level Education (Mathematics and Science)

  • Grand Canyon University, Master of Education, Educational Leadership

Interests: When Ms. Odom is not in school, you can find her cheering her 13 year-old daughter, Katelyn, as she cheers at IMS and participates in dance at The Southern Strutt. She is a very involved cheer and dance mom, but enjoys the ability to be able to see so many fox cubs participating in these same activities as she supports her daughter. Ms. Odom also loves to craft and plan events; and enjoys taking the vision and thoughts of others to create a masterpiece for their parties and events.