Dr. David O’Shields earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University, a B.A. in Religious Studies, and his M.A.T in History from the University of South Carolina. He has served as the Superintendent of Laurens County School District 56 since 2011. Prior to becoming Superintendent, Dr. O’Shields has served as Director of Human Resources, Director of Student Accountability, and Principal.

Dr. O’Shields received the Milken Family Foundation “National Educator Award” in 2003 and was named the “South Carolina Ambassador” in 1992 by Inez Tenenbaum. He is a charter member of the South Carolina Department of Education’s “Education Leaders Fellows.” Dr. O’Shields is heavily involved in the Science Olympiad program at Clinton Middle and Clinton High School and continues to teach AP classes even with his busy schedule. He assists with coaching both the Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School Academic Teams and is actively involved with his community. Dr. O’Shields has served on the Laurens County Development Corporation Board of Directors as well as the Laurens County Mental Health Board of Directors.

Dr. O’Shields and his wife, Terri, have two beautiful daughters, Katie and Maggie.