Mr. Gerald Wright is a graduate of the South Carolina State College. He earned a master’s degree in counselor education and an education specialist degree, both from South Carolina State University. Wright has been a public educator for over 40 years. He began his teaching career in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 3, where he served as a teacher, coach, athletic director, guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and associate superintendent. He is married to Doris Byrd Wright. They are the proud parents of two lovely daughters.