Administration
Rebecca Dilley, Principal
About
Mrs. Dilley will begin her third year as principal at DFES for the 25-26 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.
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.
Education
Winthrop University, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Educations (2010)
University of South Carolina, Masters of Education, Educational Administration (2016)
Marcus Lambert, Assistant Principal
About
Mr. Lambert will begin his fourth year as Assistant Principal of DFES for the 25-26 school year. Prior to serving as DFES Assistant Principal, Mr. Lambert taught 1st grade at L.W. Condor Elementary School and 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.
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, Landon, and Jackson. 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.
Education
Temple University, Bachelor of Science, Sport and Tourism Management
Cabrini College (PA), Master of Education
University of South Carolina, Master of Educations, Educational Administration
I'esha Odom, Administrative Assistant Principal
About
Ms. Odon is entering her fourth year as an Administrator at DFES for the 25-26 school year. 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 the classroom environment. Ms. Odom has coached volleyball at Irmo High School and Irmo Middle School for over six years.
Interests
When Ms. Odom is not at school, you can find her cheering her daughter, Katelyn, as she cheers at IMS and participates in dance at The Southern Strut. 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.
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