Emily Blythe Mancil, an honor graduate of East Rowan High School and an Appalachian State University cum laude graduate, has completed both a masters’ and doctoral degree in School Psychology at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Prior to entering USC, Dr. Mancil gained research experience by working at the USC Challenging Horizons Program, an applied research program designed to help at-risk children excel in school. At USC she participated in multiple research projects, held leadership roles in clinical and school psychology environments, presented posters and lectures at professional conferences, authored several peer reviewed articles, and taught psychology to undergraduate students. She completed a one-year internship in Greenville, S.C., with experience in both a group psychology practice and in the school psychology department of a local school system.

Dr. Mancil is currently employed by the Anderson School District 5, SC School System as a School Psychologist where she supports two elementary schools. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association for School Psychology (NASP) and the SC Association of School Psychologists (SCASP).

Dr. Mancil is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Mancil of Salisbury and the sister of Dr. Will Mancil (Cary) and Mr. Ethan Mancil (Salisbury). She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hazel Mancil, the late Mr. Willis Mancil of Waycross, Ga. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torcivia of Phillipsburg, N.J.