The Palmetto Center for the Arts is the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet for Richland School District Two. The program, which includes dance, music, theatre and visual arts, is nationally recognized as a National School of Distinction in Arts Education by the John F. Kennedy Center and is the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Creative Ticket Award for outstanding achievement in arts education. PCA offers students an innovative, challenging and comprehensive conservatory-style curriculum in both the arts and academics, along with the competitive edge to enter top-level colleges, universities or conservatories.
PCA is designed to challenge the student academically, as well as artistically. The program of studies accommodates those students who wish to take honors-level and Advanced Placement courses, as well as those who prefer a regular college preparatory curriculum. The PCA Arts Magnet Program is designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of high school students who are gifted and talented in the arts. Courses feature small-class sizes and incorporate the best practices in teaching, addressing multiple intelligences, higher-order thinking skills, learning styles, research, and an active engagement of the students through a challenging. The Palmetto Center for the Arts is a proud ABC school (Arts in the Basic Curriculum Institute) for over twenty years.
At Palmetto Center for the Arts at RNE, our goal is to provide high-quality art education to aspiring artists. We aim to foster creativity and help our students develop their skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
PCA Orchestra offers a variety of in-school, and community opportunities. We host two dynamic concerts each year, showcasing the talent and hard work of our dedicated musicians. In the spring, students participate in a Concert Performance Assessment, an opportunity to be evaluated by professional musicians and receive their feedback. Bey
PCA Orchestra offers a variety of in-school, and community opportunities. We host two dynamic concerts each year, showcasing the talent and hard work of our dedicated musicians. In the spring, students participate in a Concert Performance Assessment, an opportunity to be evaluated by professional musicians and receive their feedback. Beyond these performances, our program offers various chances to compete and shine in state-wide competitions and advanced orchestras.
We offer a range of programs to suit the needs and interests of our students, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we have a program that will challenge and inspire you.
PCA Theatre offers a comprehensive study into all aspects of theatre arts such as acting, directing, technical theatre arts, costume design, playwrighting, dramaturgy, and more. Students are offered advanced courses that challenge and broaden their understanding of the art form as a whole. Students are involved in two main productions a
PCA Theatre offers a comprehensive study into all aspects of theatre arts such as acting, directing, technical theatre arts, costume design, playwrighting, dramaturgy, and more. Students are offered advanced courses that challenge and broaden their understanding of the art form as a whole. Students are involved in two main productions a year, and they also have access to competition shows as well as advanced workshops.
The Visual Arts program at RNE provides a huge diversity of opportunities to students. We offer media arts, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics to name a few. Students are given the opportunity to work with visiting artists, attend field studies, participate in art exhibitions, and other engaging activities within the
The Visual Arts program at RNE provides a huge diversity of opportunities to students. We offer media arts, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics to name a few. Students are given the opportunity to work with visiting artists, attend field studies, participate in art exhibitions, and other engaging activities within the RNE and local community. We want to challenge students to push their creative boundaries and explore new mediums and new possibilities within their arts practice.
PCA Dance is designed to give meaningful performance opportunities and technique training to students through 4 years of intensive study in ballet, contemporary and jazz dance genre. PCA Dance produces two full length ballets per year in addition to performing in a Senior Choreography Showcase. PCA Dance provides guest artist teaching styles and explores genres related to performances as well.
PCA Director and Theatre Instructor
Fine Arts Department Director, Choral Director
Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Furman University. She also holds a Master of Music Education and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina.
A Columbia native, Dr. Mears has participat
Fine Arts Department Director, Choral Director
Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Furman University. She also holds a Master of Music Education and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of South Carolina.
A Columbia native, Dr. Mears has participated in many aspects of the musical life of the city. She has been featured as a vocal performer, and is also known as a teacher, an adjudicator, and a clinician. Dr. Elizabeth M. Mears was named the Artistic Director of the Columbia Choral Society in 2016. She has served as Director of Music at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church for over 20 years. In 2023, she joined the Board of the SC Chapter of the American Choral Directors’ Association.
An educator since 1983, Dr. Mears has worked with choirs of all ages. Currently, she is the Choral Director at Richland Northeast High School where she oversees the vocal magnet program for the Palmetto Center for the Arts. Dr. Mears is the Fine Arts Department Director at Richland Northeast, and she also serves as the Secondary Choral Chairperson for Richland District Two.
Dance Instructor
HI! My name is Nicole Czekalski. I am from Columbia SC and in my 19th year as a public school dance educator. I'm currently in my 13th year as the Dance Program Director at Palmetto Center for the Arts. The program I took over 13 years ago at RNE High was actually my high school dance teacher's
Dance Instructor
HI! My name is Nicole Czekalski. I am from Columbia SC and in my 19th year as a public school dance educator. I'm currently in my 13th year as the Dance Program Director at Palmetto Center for the Arts. The program I took over 13 years ago at RNE High was actually my high school dance teacher's program so I feel lucky to carry on her legacy! We perform 2 full length ballets a year which is truly the thing I love the most! I also work for South Carolina Ballet (Social Media) & Columbia Conservatory (Coaching), Southern Strutt (Ballet Instructor) and have a Ballet Consultation business where I help aspiring Ballet dancers from all over the country plan for their future in Trainee Programs or College Dance Programs. I have one daughter named Ava who is 14 years old. She is on scholarship at the Professional Program at Houston Ballet and lives in the dorm there. I also have two dogs named Sven and Clara and am married to a former English Teacher who was recently on Jeopardy!
Theatre Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte L. Fletcher. I have been a Theatre artist my entire life, and I have been a teacher for six years at Richland Northeast High School. I am from Baltimore, Maryland, and I attended Towson University as well as University of South Carolina. I have a Bachelors Degree
Theatre Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte L. Fletcher. I have been a Theatre artist my entire life, and I have been a teacher for six years at Richland Northeast High School. I am from Baltimore, Maryland, and I attended Towson University as well as University of South Carolina. I have a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Studies, and a Masters Degree in Arts and Teaching Theatre.
Visual Arts Instructor
Ms. Ladymon has been an art educator for 20 years - she has taught at several local universities and college as well as public school teaching. She is a mixed media artist and exhibits her work locally and around the East Coast. She has two daughters and loves to spend time outside doing things
Visual Arts Instructor
Ms. Ladymon has been an art educator for 20 years - she has taught at several local universities and college as well as public school teaching. She is a mixed media artist and exhibits her work locally and around the East Coast. She has two daughters and loves to spend time outside doing things with family. website: www.amandaladymon.com and https://www.facebook.com/ladybugartstudios
Visual Arts Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Cody Unkart and I am the 2-D Visual Arts Instructor at Richland Northeast High School. I received my BA from Coastal Carolina University and MFA from the University of South Carolina. Since 2017, I have worked as a visual artist and adjunct professor teaching at the Unive
Visual Arts Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Cody Unkart and I am the 2-D Visual Arts Instructor at Richland Northeast High School. I received my BA from Coastal Carolina University and MFA from the University of South Carolina. Since 2017, I have worked as a visual artist and adjunct professor teaching at the University of South Carolina, Columbia College, and the Miami International University of Art & Design. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with the creative and diligent students here at RNE!
Website: https://www.codyunkart.com/
Visual Arts Instructor
Hello, Everyone! My name is Cameron Borum and I am the Photography/Digital Art teacher here at RNE. I’ve lived here in Columbia, SC most of my life but this is my first year teaching. I received my Bachelors Degree in Studio Art from the University of South Carolina - Columbia. Ever since my firs
Visual Arts Instructor
Hello, Everyone! My name is Cameron Borum and I am the Photography/Digital Art teacher here at RNE. I’ve lived here in Columbia, SC most of my life but this is my first year teaching. I received my Bachelors Degree in Studio Art from the University of South Carolina - Columbia. Ever since my first art class as a Freshman at Ridgeview High-School here in Richland 2, I have dedicated my life to the arts. I hope to ignite that same enthusiasm in the next generation. Website: www.cameronborum.com
Orchestra Director
Hello, my name is Madeline Greene, and I am the orchestra teacher here at RNE! I am from Lexington, SC and have been in the education field for 5 years. I attended Converse University and graduated with a Bachelors in Music Education. I have been a string musician for the majority of my life, and
Orchestra Director
Hello, my name is Madeline Greene, and I am the orchestra teacher here at RNE! I am from Lexington, SC and have been in the education field for 5 years. I attended Converse University and graduated with a Bachelors in Music Education. I have been a string musician for the majority of my life, and I love to see the passion in others and create music with them!
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