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The average person would never tackle Victor Crawford鈥檚 responsibilities or overwhelming schedule, but there鈥檚 nothing average about Crawford.

Crawford is a busy man. He and his wife, Robin, have five children; two of them are engaged to be married. One of the five was adopted from Guatemala and two from Ethiopia.

He coaches varsity boys鈥� soccer, girls鈥� basketball and cross-country. He鈥檚 an elder and teacher at the Rivertown Grace Fellowship, in a denomination that he describes as being close to Presbyterian.

On top of everything else, he鈥檚 also taken on the role of Head of School at Conway Christian School (CCS), adding a whole new level of challenge with increased responsibilities and a heavier workload at a school that serves around 370 students and employs 45 teachers.

One of the first things he did in his new role was send a survey to parents and students asking their opinions about the school and what they鈥檇 like to see changed or added. The most submitted comment that got his and the seven-member board鈥檚 attention was that they lacked electives and practical hands-on components.聽

With some schedule changes, they figured out how to offer all of their core college preparatory classes in four weekdays and add the new classes on Fridays. Bible then became an elective, but building a Biblical life view for students is evident in all of the core curriculum and 17 new classes that include things like forensic science, introduction to cultural arts, life skills, music offerings and strength and conditioning.

Crawford said the students are excited about their new offerings as he pointed out, 鈥淜ids have changed. Today they can barely put gas in their cars.鈥�

That鈥檚 prompted the school to give them some new life skills by taking them to the airport, teaching them how to travel and upgrading them on security concerns to name a few. They have also taken trips to the grocery store teaching their students how to read labels, be price-conscious, make shopping lists and budgets, and learn how to stay within their budgets.

At the same time, everything must and does meet the South Carolina Independent School Association鈥檚 standards.

Although his belief that parents and their ways of parenting are new, he says his past 22 years in sales before he came to CCS helped develop his relationship skills. He will admit, however, that when he first started coaching cross-country girls, not realizing the difference in coaching boys and girls, he made two of the girls cry. He gets it now.

At least one parent of a prospective child must be a Christian for the child to be admitted into the school.

The school鈥檚 students have a 100% acceptance rate into colleges including Coastal Carolina University, Clemson, the University of South Carolina, Harvard and many more.

Crawford graduated from CCS as did three of his children. The other two are currently enrolled students.聽

He began his higher education at Horry-Georgetown Technical College where he earned an associate鈥檚 degree. He then graduated from the University of Cumberlands in Kentucky before heading on to Bob Jones University where he earned a master鈥檚 degree in educational leadership.

鈥淚 just love learning and business has always served me well,鈥� Crawford said. "It's nonstop. It's always something [going on], but I love it."

Crawford developed his passion of helping people after after he and his wife, Robin, took a mission trip to Honduras.

鈥淚 had never seen anything like it. Going into a third-world country, you think you know, but you really don鈥檛,鈥� he said.

When he came home Robin wanted to start a family, but he just wasn鈥檛 ready. As a believer he said, he thought that he must step up and do his part to spread God鈥檚 word and help the unfortunate.

They pursued adoption.

鈥淲e were young. We didn鈥檛 have any money. We had no idea,鈥� he said, adding that his community and family contributed.

He said their naivety lead them to a bank, where they were turned down.

Then they went to Conway National Bank where bank officials were willing to take a risk on them, and the rest is history.

Crawford went on to join the school鈥檚 board, even though he was clueless about what it took to serve. He served as chairman for five or six years.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very rare that you have a board chairman step into a leadership position and when you do it can be toxic. That was not what happened here,鈥� he said.

Connie Smith, the previous Head of School for 19 years, serves now as head of academic programs.聽

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a great transition,鈥� she said, adding, 鈥淲e work really well together. He brings a lot of energy to the school.鈥�

She also mentions Crawford鈥檚 love for the school and the positive atmosphere he has created among the faculty and staff.

鈥淚 just think this school is a bright spot in Conway. I really do,鈥� she said.

The school鈥檚 Director of Guidance and Advancement Meredith Donahue began full-time work with the school three years ago. She also teaches computer science and oversees the yearbook.

Her dad, Steve Hart, was the school鈥檚 first football coach.

She, too, had high praise for Crawford.

鈥淗e brings a lot of positivity to the school,鈥� she said, adding that he brings lots of positive energy to everything he does and he has a true love for his school and his students.

"These kids have my heart," Crawford said. "I love my students and they make this job easy.鈥�