Welcome to FCEA-Retired

At Florence County Education Association - Retired, we dedicate ourselves to supporting and enriching the lives of retired educators in Florence County. Our mission is to provide a community where retired educators can share, learn, and continue to contribute to the field of education.

Congratulations to the FCEA-R 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

Please join us in congratulating our newest scholarship recipients! All three recipients were from Johnsonville High School  and plan to attend Coastal Carolina University.

Madison Felder

Evan Graham

Annailise Ryan

 

Download Scholarship Here

Services

Networking Events

Networking events to connect and share with peers.

FCEA-R 2025-2026 Meeting Dates

  • September 8, 2025 
  • November 10, 2025
  • January 12, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
  • May 11, 2026 

September 8, 2025 Meeting Location:

Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, 2688 David H. McLeod Blvd., Florence, SC. Sign-in starts at 10:30 am.

 

Professional Development

Advocacy

Fighting for retired educators' rights and benefits.

FCEA-R Spotlight

Your Voice Matters!

Contact your elected officials at any level on any issue. Use this link to find their contact information, including email, phone number, and even their Facebook or Twitter.  (https://www.thescea.org/legcontact)

 

 SCEA-R Membership Opens September 1, 2025

Download Your SCEA Retired Educator Membership Application below. 

SCEA APPLICATION Pdf
PDF – 2.0 MB 203 downloads

The South Carolina Education Association-Retired Board of Directors

President:

Valorie Johnson-Fulton

sororladyj@gmail.com

Vice President:

Ruth Morrow

morrowrm@charter.net

Treasurer:

Robin Anderson

robinanderson@att.net

Secretary:

Phyllis Lawson

Pbellaw@ftc.net

Immediate Past President:

Beverly Frierson

beverlyfrierson@hotmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I become a member?

Membership is open to all retired educators in Florence County. Simply contact us through our website or attend one of our events to get started.

FCEA-R also supports local students by offering three scholarships each year to deserving high school graduates in the surrounding area.

What types of events do you offer?

We offer a variety of events from monthly meetings to professional development workshops and participation in annual conferences aimed at retired educators.

How can I get involved in advocacy?
Getting involved in advocacy is easy. We regularly update our members on upcoming advocacy efforts and ways they can contribute, from writing letters to joining us at events.

“Joining FCEA-Retired has been a transformative experience for me. It provided me with a sense of community and purpose in my retirement, enriching my life beyond measure.”

Janette Williams

Contact us

Reach out to us for more information or to get involved.

Location

Florence County Education Association - Retired
Florence, South Carolina, United States

About us

Florence County Education Association - Retired (FCEA-Retired) is an organization dedicated to the empowerment and support of retired educators. Our foundation is built on a strong community of former teachers, administrators, and educational staff who believe in the lifelong value of education. We offer a variety of services aimed at enriching the post-retirement lives of our members through advocacy, continuing education, and networking. Our commitment is to ensure that retired educators have the resources and support they need to continue making a difference.