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Valerie Fahel-Schaffer, Administrative Specialist
Email:  vschaffer @s2temsc. org
Phone: (864) 596-8452
Fax: (864) 594-6135

Valerie Fahel-Schaffer joined the S²TEM Centers SC in March 1999 as an Administrative Specialist. Currently her work focuses on the development, design, and maintenance of the iMAGINE Festival websites. Additionally, she trains others in the use of technology and software. She maintains financial records, generates purchase orders for supplies and services, balances and reconciles accounts, prepares travel reimbursements, and works in conjunction with the fiscal agent to administrate grants.

Prior to joining S²TEM Centers SC, Valerie worked as an administrative assistant for Dynacast International in the Engineering Department. She also freelanced as a web designer, bookkeeper, and designer of print products.

Valerie studied computer science with a mathematics concentration at the University of South Carolina in Spartanburg.  Additionally, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology: Web Development from Liberty University Online. As a lifelong self-learner, she has also refined her skills by researching, reading, and applying her knowledge to new experiences.  Currently, she is learning to create apps for Android and iPhone.