Greenville County Teacher of the Year 2017-2018

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2017-18 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year

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2017-18 Teacher of the Year

Suzanne Billings

Fourth Grade • Plain Elementary School

Imagine. Create. Inspire. Plain Elementary fourth grade teacher Suzanne Billings recognizes how her father’s coaching led her to become a teacher. “Having my dad as my basketball and softball coach allowed me to see how he implemented mentoring skills in sports. He focused on not just improving physical skills, but developing both character and self-confidence,” she said. Later, she realized the breadth of his influence when she discovered that one of her teammates wrote her college essay about Billings’ father. “She said my dad made the most significant impact on her personal development,” said Billings. “I knew I wanted to be like my dad and inspire others to achieve their best and positively impact their personal growth and success.” Today, this 19-year educator roots her

teaching practices in creating a positive, inclusive classroom community. “I ensure each student views him or herself as a speaker, listener, teacher, and supporter. This community team environment instills ownership of learning and allows each student’s talents and abilities to shine,” she explained. Mrs. Billings has taught special needs as well as gifted and talented students. “I teach all students with the same enthusiasm and expectation for personal growth,” she explained. Her daily mantra, Imagine. Create. Inspire. is a solid method for developing successful, inquisitive learners. “Teaching is imagining the purpose of the knowledge, creating an understanding and desire to utilize this new information, and then applying and inspiring

uses for new learning,” she said. “My reward in teaching is observing students who imagine, create, and inspire for themselves, not just for a teacher or parent.” Billings says she encourages students to make connections between the classroom and the real world to support her goal of having students believe in the benefits of education, plan for obtaining a diploma, aspire to become college-bound, and be ready for their dream career. When she’s not teaching fourth graders, Mrs. Billings provides professional development opportunities for her peers. She has served as a literacy mentor for elementary intermediate grades, a technology presenter at the Upstate Technology Conference, and a mentor teacher for educators. Suzanne Billings holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education for Students with Learning Disabilities and/or Emotional Handicaps from Furman University and a Master’s degree in Elementary School Guidance Counseling from Clemson University.

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2017-18 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year


Greenville County Schools

2017-18 Teachers of the Year

RUNNERS-UP

FIRST RUNNER-UP

SECOND RUNNER-UP

THIRD RUNNER-UP

Anjosia Ellerbe

Erin Rigot

Ashley Jenkins

Business Education Wade Hampton High School

Sixth Grade ELA/Communications League Middle Academy

Social Studies/World History Woodmont High School

“Regardless of the external situations influencing my students, when they come into my class, they know that their teacher-mom is cheering them on and working with them on their level to ensure success. No two students are identical and each needs something different from me to get the most out of each business class. By the end of the semester, the students jokingly say that I am their school mom, and I accept that role with pride.”

“The most satisfying part of being a middle school teacher is the ability to create strong relationships with my students. I firmly believe that these crucial years leave a lasting positive or negative impression on each student. My students are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to become. They rely on me for guidance, affirmation, and reassurance as they navigate the pre-teen years. Being able to flip between counselor and teacher is one of the most important parts of what I do.”

“Educating the whole child, making the complicated simple, and promoting kindness are the key traits of my daily teaching. By reaching a student through his or her interests, finding a way to make students enjoy success, modeling what I preach, and supporting students by attending their extra-curricular events, I successfully build lasting relationships that assist in hooking students into the content I teach.”

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Greenville County Schools

2017-18 Teachers of the Year

RUNNERS-UP

Jeremy Bowen

David Dejesa

Physics/Earth Science Hillcrest High School

Social Studies/Speech and Debate Riverside High School

Chancey Greco

Lauren Long

Thomas McAuliff

Sixth Grade English Language Arts Greenville Middle Academy 6

Scott Buhr

Mathematics J.L. Mann High Academy

Eighth Grade English Hillcrest Middle School

2017-18 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year

Third Grade Taylors Elementary School


Greenville County Schools

2017-18 EMERGING Teachers of the Year

Greenville Federal Credit Union Honors Two Emerging Teachers of the Year The Emerging Teachers of the Year Program, sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union, recognizes a second or third year teacher at the elementary and secondary levels for outstanding performance. Each winner receives $500, a crystal award, and $500 for his/her school. ELEMENTARY LEVEL

SECONDARY LEVEL

Katie Inclan

Matthew Giacalone

Second Grade Plain Elementary

Seventh Grade Science Greenville Middle Academy

When Katie Inclan realized students were not mastering certain math skills, she researched best teaching practices to create a new math curriculum for small group instruction. Not only did she share her ideas with her peers, she also assisted them in adapting the ideas for their classrooms. Ms. Inclan connects with students to build self-confidence, to challenge them to do their best, and to teach them to be risk-takers. She has designed an early morning reading skills intervention program to assist students beyond the classroom. She builds a classroom community focused on important social skills needed to work effectively as a team.

Matt Giacalone’s vast knowledge of teaching practices allows him to engage, challenge, and support his students. He is a natural learner, constantly striving to improve by keeping abreast of relevant scientific information. He shares his enthusiasm for science with his grade-level team by working oneon-one with a student or by offering support at school functions. Mr. Giacalone’s lesson plans include reading, writing, and vocabulary. He encourages students to be note-takers to help them organize content. He collaborates with organizations to bring field trips into the school to highlight science, math, and technology.

School Teachers of the Year

a classroom visit, and an interview.

The process of selecting the ten finalists began last fall when schools and centers selected their individual Teachers of the Year. Applications were reviewed by a Screening Committee. Five judges then selected the Top Ten finalists and the District Teacher of the Year.

How Are the Finalists Chosen?

In the classroom, judges observe the teacher’s command of subject matter, classroom environment, communication skills, enthusiasm, creativity, and classroom management skills. During the interview, candidates are judged on his or her use of effective communication skills, organization of response, knowledge and command of subject matter, and substance and relevance of response.

Each Top Ten candidate for Greenville County Teacher of the Year is judged on the nine areas included on the application form,

The members of the Selection Committee were Lillie Lewis, Southern Wesleyan University; Kelly Nalley, former Greenville

County Schools and South Carolina Teacher of the Year; Dr. Betty McConaghy, retired school administrator; Scott Powell, Rotary Club of Greenville; and Bill Tyler, Chick-fil-A.

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GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

2017-18 Teachers of the Year

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Cristina Sims Fourth Grade A.J. Whittenberg Elementary

Kelly Day Third Grade Alexander Elementary

Heather Bramlett Fifth Grade Armstrong Elementary

Lauren Owens Kindergarten Augusta Circle Elementary

Alyssa Nichols Sixth Grade Science Beck Middle Academy

Jessica Clark First Grade Bell’s Crossing Elementary

Carley Gant Reading Interventionist Berea Elementary

Dray Lloyd English Berea High

Nancy Wood Seventh Grade Mathematics Berea Middle

Christine Hendrix Kindergarten Bethel Elementary

Jeanette Ray Mathematics Blue Ridge High

John Marks Seventh Grade Mathematics Blue Ridge Middle

Debbie Miles First Grade Blythe Elementary Academy

Jessica Cheek Secondary English Brashier Middle College Charter

Morgan Mason Fifth Grade Brook Glenn Elementary

Corinne Wickline Special Education Brushy Creek Elementary

Kevin Ester Special Education Bryson Elementary

Carla Washington Physical Education Bryson Middle

Carla McDermott Second Grade Buena Vista Elementary

Andrea Thomason Special Education Carolina High & Academy

Sarah Helgemo Fourth Grade Chandler Creek Elementary

Steven Thompson Fifth Grade Cherrydale Elementary

Anna Huff Pre-school Special Education Child Development Centers

Stacey Padgett Fifth Grade Crestview Elementary

Deigha Anderson-Davis Graphic Art & Design Donaldson Career Center

Laurie Schmotzer Sixth Grade English Lang. Arts Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Amelia Stefanelli ESOL Duncan Chapel Elementary

Margaret Stewart First Grade E. North St. Elementary Academy

Susan Barber Theater Eastside High

Angela Hunt Special Education Ellen Woodside Elementary

Travis Cash Career Rotation Enoree Career Center

Sarah Blackman Creative Writing Fine Arts Center

Whitnee Grant First Grade Fork Shoals School

Christa Morrison Third Grade Fountain Inn Elementary

Brianna Simpson Art Gateway Elementary

2017-18 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year


GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

2017-18 Teachers of the Year Jim Deese Firefighting Golden Strip Career Center

Wendy Postich Special Education Greenbrier Elementary

Naomi Cicconi Mathematics Greenville Early College

Kathryn Ethridge Mathematics Greenville Sr. High Academy

Stacia Turkenburg Science Greer High

Marissa Aulick Eighth Grade English Lang. Arts Greer Middle

Diane Newell Second Grade Grove Elementary

Brady Coyle-Smith Music Heritage Elementary

Taylor McCarthy First Grade Hollis Elementary Academy

Stephani Ecklund Special Education Hughes Middle Academy

Leroy (Roy) Morris Machine Tool Technology J. Harley Bonds Career Center

Beth Robinson Literacy Coach Lake Forest Elementary

Jennifer Hull Mathematics, Creative Writing Lakeview Middle

Jennifer Haught Art Mauldin Elementary

Lisa Stansell Career & Technology Education Mauldin High

Kenia Warren Spanish Mauldin Middle

Christie Sill First Grade Mitchell Road Elementary

Catalina Drinkhahn Second Grade Monarch Elementary

Katie Gaines First Grade Monaview Elementary

Lauren Anthony First Grade Mountain View Elementary

Eliza Huskey Art Northwest Middle

Elizabeth Hamer School Counselor Northwood Middle

Sarah Poole Fifth Grade Oakview Elementary

Callie Wentzky Special Education Paris Elementary

Caroline Duncan Kindergarten Pelham Road Elementary

Joseph Miles Eighth Grade Social Studies Ralph Chandler Middle

Raigenn Rivers Special Education Riverside Middle

Caroline Easley Fourth Grade Reading/ELA Robert E. Cashion Elementary

Nicole Poore Third Grade Rudolph Gordon Elementary

Patti Renwick Kindergarten Sara Collins Elementary

Carolyn Morris Seventh Grade Social Studies Sevier Middle

Joanna Weir Fourth Grade Simpsonville Elementary

Jessica Tooley Fifth Grade Skyland Elementary

Summer Rawson Technology Slater-Marietta Elementary

Mary Kathryn Moore-Smith Mathematics Southside High

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GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS

2017-18 Teachers of the Year Ebony Nye Second Grade Sterling School

George Koontz Fifth Grade Stone Elementary Academy

Courtney Wood Third Grade Sue Cleveland Elementary

Kamaya Mention Fifth Grade Summit Drive Elementary

Ken Minton Seventh Grade English Lang. Arts Tanglewood Middle

Bethany Imms Media Specialist Tigerville Elementary

Amanda Wakely Art Washington Center

The School District of Greenville County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, handicap, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities. For concerns, call the General Counsel at 355-8866.

Lora Fricks Kindergarten Welcome Elementary

Emily Milhous Special Education Westcliffe Elementary

JJ Roper Third Grade Woodland Elementary

Sarah Trimpe Sixth Grade Social Studies Woodmont Middle

2017 Board of Trustees Seated, left to right: Joy Grayson, Lisa H. Wells, Lynda Leventis-Wells, Glenda Morrison-Fair. Standing, left to right: Roger D. Meek, Debi C. Bush, Dr. Crystal Ball O’Connor, Danna Rohleder, Derek Lewis, Michelle Goodwin-Calwile, Patrick L. Sudduth, Charles J. (Chuck) Saylors.

Dr. Crystal Ball O’Connor 2017 Board Chairman W. Burke Royster, Ph.D. Superintendent

Greenville County Schools P. O. Box 2848 Greenville, SC 29602 864-355-3100 www. greenville.k12.sc.us 10

2017-18 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year

The 2017-18 Teachers of the Year insert was written by the Communications Department of Greenville County Schools. 2017-18 Teachers of the Year was designed by Community Journals and is a supplement to the Greenville Journal.


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