Runners-Up
FIRST RUNNER-UP
Crystal Chappell
4th Grade Teacher — Monaview Elementary
I embrace a whole-child approach to learning and do so by being a life-long learner myself. This guarantees my students receive the most up-to-date teaching practices and resources available.”
SECOND RUNNER-UP
Erin Wilson
Music Teacher — Bell’s Crossing Elementary
Creating a student-centered classroom also involves making connections to students’ interests when presenting content-specific standards. When students connect the curriculum to their prior knowledge and interests, they develop a deeper understanding of the content.”
THIRD RUNNER-UP
Isaac West
5th Grade Teacher — Hollis Academy
My creativity is my greatest contribution to education. I create simulations, multimedia presentations and art projects—all for the purpose of making content accessible to students in all subject areas.”
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The First Class Teachers Awards, sponsored by Public Education Partners, recognize two first-year teachers, one at the elementary and one at the secondary level, for their outstanding performance. Each winner receives $250 and a personalized crystal award.
Two EMERGING TEACHERS
The Emerging Teachers of the Year, sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union, recognizes a secondor third-year teacher at the elementary and secondary levels for outstanding performance. Each winner receives $500, a crystal award, and $500 for their school.
Caroline Creel 6th Grade Science Teacher Northwest Middle Allison Franke Creative Writing, Teen Leadership and Journalism Teacher; League Academy Courtney Pfeiffer School Counselor East North Street Academy Catherine Smith Architecture Teacher The Fine Arts Center Wendy Trusty Challenge Teacher Taylors Elementary Leila Tyler Special Education Teacher Wade Hampton High Teacher of the Year 2023-24 Finalists 2023-24 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year | 5
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Elementary Level 4th Grade Teacher Thomas E. Kerns Elementary Emily Martin Secondary Level US History Teacher Mauldin High Leilani Fletcher
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JODY ALLISON Greenville Middle Academy
KIMBERLY BURNS Greer High KRISTY CRUTCHFIELD Greer Middle
KATHERINE WILSON Grove Elementary
DEVYN WASHBURN Heritage Elementary
MEREDITH O’MALLEY Hillcrest High
ROSETIA JOHNSON Hillcrest Middle
VIRGINIA BUTLER Hughes Academy
CHARLES SQUIRES J. Harley Bonds Career Center
DAVID BENNETT J. L. Mann High Academy
HALEY WOOD K-12 Virtual Program
DIANA ASHY NATIONS Lake Forest Elementary
LYNNETTE MCMASTER Lakeview Middle
ANNIE SEIDEL Mauldin Elementary
AMY DIPALMA Mauldin High TINA WILBANKS Mauldin Middle
CAITLYN RILEY Mitchell Road Elementary
KEELEY CROWLEY Monarch Elementary
JESSICA BRIDGES Mountain View Elementary
JAKE CAMPBELL Northwood Middle
DANIELLE GREER Oakview Elementary
SELA ESTELLE Paris Elementary CHERYL NIX Pelham Road Elementary
SWANNA HART Plain Elementary
NELL BERKELEY Ralph Chandler Middle
CARLA JANOSKY Riverside High
BRAD JOHNSON Riverside Middle
KAYLA KARL Robert E. Cashion Elementary
ANNE-JACKSON JEFFCOAT Rudolph Gordon School
SARAH LEWANDOWSKI Sara Collins Elementary
ABBY DICKERT Sevier Middle
ASHLEY BREWER Simpsonville Elementary
ELIZABETH BAIN Skyland Elementary
KERI GIBSON Slater-Marietta Elementary
MEGAN WRIGHT Southside High
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HEATHER HARTMAN Sterling School/Charles Townes Gifted Center
TeacherS of The Year! 2023 - 2024
CARRIE GARDNER Stone Academy BONNIE ELROD Sue Cleveland Elementary
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HASKELL Tigerville Elementary LORI PLEMONS Travelers Rest High SHELLY JEFFERS Washington Center
Bank of Travelers Rest; BMW Manufacturing Company; Chick-fil-A of Greer; Cowart Awards; District 1 PTA; Eplee + Associates; Expressions Unlimited; Greenville Drive; Greenville Federal Credit Union; Greenville Journal; Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa; Herff Jones of South Carolina; Jostens; LS Homes; Michelin North America, Inc.; Papa John’s Pizza; Peace Center; Downtown Rotary Club of Greenville; SC Charities; Spinx; Staples; and Table 301
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Middle For questions regarding the Teacher of the Year selection process, please contact the Greenville County Schools Office of Strategic Communications and Engagement P. O. Box 2848 | Greenville, SC 29602 | 864-355-3100 Carolyn Styles, Ed.D. 2023-2024 Board Chair W. Burke Royster Ph.D. Superintendent
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