Dr. Cheryl Abrams Collier is the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit representative to the South Carolina State Board of Education. She grew up in Greenwood County, attended public schools, and graduated from Ninety Six High School. Dr. Collier completed her undergraduate work at Lander University where she received a bachelor’s degree in English. She also earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in English from The University of Georgia. Dr. Collier began her teaching career at Clemson University and has taught at North Greenville University since 1999, where she currently serves as Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science.

Dr. Collier teaches a variety of courses ranging from literary theory to American literature to creative writing. In addition, she presents at conferences, teaches workshops, and speaks at women's events and in churches on a variety of topics. She and her husband, Darryl, are active members of Praise Cathedral Church of God in Greer, where he serves as an elder and she serves as a women’s Bible study facilitator and teacher. They have one son.

Dr. Collier is the recipient of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award and served on the Lander University Alumni Board and the South Carolina Commission on Women. She is honored to represent the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit on the South Carolina State Board of Education and looks forward to serving.