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Simple Civics: Greenville County

Greater Good Greenville
Greenville County
Greenville County Schools
Education
Community Engagement
Local Government
Infrastructure
Affordable Housing
Public Safety
Public Education Partners
Homelessness
Civic Engagement
Economic Development
South Carolina
Greater Good Greenville
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South Carolina House Of Representatives
Greenville, South Carolina
Act 388
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local gover... more

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Recent Guests

Meg Terry
Architect; Principal and Chief Marketing Officer for DP3 Architects
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Episode: Behind the Blueprint: How Greenville's Design Review Board Shapes Downtown
Mackenzie Keith
Senior from Greenville County Schools' Future Teacher Academy
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
Jay Harris
Senior from Greenville County Schools' Future Teacher Academy
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
Candice Moore
GATE Program Director
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] Celebrating 10 Years of Impact through GATE
Rebecca Gault
Co-chair, Greenville High School Booster Club
Greenville High School Booster Club
Episode: [EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs
Josh Morris
Treasurer, Greenville High School Booster Club
Greenville High School Booster Club
Episode: [EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs
Christy Wagner
Greenville District PTA President
Greenville District PTA
Episode: [EdTalks] PTA and SIC: A Gateway to Parent & Community Engagement (Encore Episode)
Beverly Holt-Pilkey
Director of Early Intervention and Elementary Support for Greenville County Schools
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] The Reading Revolution: Mastering Structured Literacy in Greenville County Schools
Austin Greene
Coordinator of Special Academic Programs in the GCS academics department
Greenville County Schools
Episode: [EdTalks] The Reading Revolution: Mastering Structured Literacy in Greenville County Schools

Hosts

Nathaniel DeSantis
Co-host and community liaison bridging local government and education topics; appears across episodes with focus on civic process and community resources.
Katie Smith
Host focusing on local civics, road ownership, and community initiatives; frequently coordinates with partner organizations and city leagues.
Catherine Schumacher
Host and episode facilitator, often guiding discussions on CIS, education partnerships, and community education initiatives.
Mary Leslie Anderson
Co-host and former principal with deep expertise in education administration and accountability.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Helpful local info

    I stumbled across this show while researching the candidates for the local election in November. Found the interviews a great way to hear from the candidates and the transparency explanation at end was great. Nice work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeTheDC
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast for Greenville County.

    This series of short podcasts is valuable for anyone living or working in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides interesting content with a behind the scenes look into a wide variety of issues and functions of our region.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig/Peeve
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast does a great job informing people about upstate South Carolina local politics and other civic/local matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jethro.n
    United States2 years ago
  • Glad we have this in Greenville

    What a great way to stay informed about your home. Podcast is professionally produced and informative. Every resident should listen to this podcast and connect with the world around you. Thanks for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beantruthpurple1234
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing informative podcast!

    This podcast has such great information on it. It’s easy to understand, entertaining, but more importantly it is informative. The information that is presented is digestible and bite sized. Anyone living in Greenville County should be listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraDeSantis
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the mix of expert insight and real-world examples with a focus on Greenville County.
Residents appreciate accessible, bite-sized explanations of local government processes.
Audience values transparency and practical takeaways for participating in local civic life.

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Behind the Blueprint: How Greenville's Design Review Board Shapes Downtown
Q: What is zoning in the context of downtown Greenville and MXSD zoning?
Zoning assigns property classifications that define what use is allowed and how tall buildings can be, and MXSD specifically targets downtown storefronts with guidelines for scale, street presence, and pedestrian experience, guiding how developments relate to public spaces.
[EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
Q: What was it like stepping into the role of a future educator rather than a student?
Mackenzie and Jay describe gaining a behind-the-scenes view of lesson planning, behavior management, and relationship-building with students, which highlighted the complexity and responsibility of teaching and reinforced their motivation to pursue it.
[EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
Q: How did you get into this program and what led you to take that course?
Mackenzie explains that her mom being an elementary school teacher inspired her to pursue education, and she signed up for the opportunity in high school to gain hands-on experience and student-teaching exposure.
[EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs
Q: How do booster clubs interact with the school and its athletic programs on a day-to-day basis?
Athletics directors communicate needs and fundraising goals to the booster club, who then raise funds through concessions, tickets, sponsorships, and events to support equipment, facilities, travel, and uniforms.
[EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs
Q: What is a booster club, and how is it different from other parent organizations?
A booster club is a volunteer group focused specifically on supporting athletics, coordinating fundraising and volunteering to help with expenses beyond what the district funds, and it operates across all sports rather than per-team.

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What is Simple Civics: Greenville County about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Greenville County's local government and education ecosystems, with episodes that connect budgeting, public policy, school systems, youth civic engagement, and community partnerships to everyday life. Listeners hear practical explanations of how state and local decisions shape classrooms, road funding, public services, and neighborhood resources, often featuring district staff, city officials, and nonprofit partners who translate complex processes into actionable takeaways. The approach is hands-on and community-focused, frequently highlighting youth voices and local collaborations that illustrate how governance and schools intersect with daily routines.

A few standout aspects include a strong emphasis on practical civ... more

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