Elissa Cox currently serves in York School District One (York, SC) as the Director of Secondary Programs. She has 29 years of experience as an educator, having served as a mathematics teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, and district administrator. Ms. Cox has been recognized as a trailblazer in the realm of forward-thinking learning experiences, student-centered teaching & learning practices, and competency-based education. She continues to champion and support teachers and administrators with the implementation of innovative practices in classrooms, schools, and districts.