Director of Adult Education

Mrs. Ova Brown-Gillespie graduated from Cheraw High School in 1996 and obtained a B.S. in Biology from Winthrop University. She joined the Cheraw High School faculty in 1999 as a Biology teacher. After obtaining her Masters Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, Ova became the administrator of the Alternative School in 2009. She joined the Long Middle School faculty in 2010 as the Assistant Principal and returned to Cheraw High in 2011 where she served as an Assistant Principal until being named the Director of Chesterfield County Adult Education in 2023. Ova has also served as an adjunct faculty member of Northeastern Technical College where she taught classes in the Math and Science Departments.

Ova is married to DeWayne Gillespie and they have two sons, Devin and Diesel. In her spare time, she enjoys attending Cheraw Brave and SC Gamecock sporting events, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Ova is also an avid Pinterest fan.

Favorite Education Quote:
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" Nelson Mandela