Cayce assistant principal represents South Carolina in Mrs. American event

Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Ashley Caulder represented her state as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition.

For Caulder, the opportunity to represent South Carolina carries a meaning far beyond the crown. She competed in honor and memory of her late mother, who died from pancreatic cancer last year. Caulder founded My Mother’s Mission, a Bible study group where grieving women can find connection, hope and community.

Through her journey, Caulder hopes to honor her mother’s legacy while bringing greater awareness to pancreatic cancer.

“This moment is about so much more than a crown,” Caulder said.  “I want to show our young Griffins what it looks like to lead with purpose, turn something close to your heart into something meaningful and use your voice to make a difference.”

At Cayce Elementary, Caulder serves students, families and staff each day as assistant principal.

“Her commitment to supporting and encouraging children extends beyond the walls of the school, and the Cayce Elementary Griffins community is proud to cheer her on as she represents South Carolina on the national stage,” Lexington School District Two said in a news release.

The Mrs. American competition was held Thursday, Sept. 3.  Hannah Seymore (Mrs. Alabama) was crowned the winner.