Friday, August 14, 2015 Supplement to The Greenville Journal
First Runner-up
Heather Steading
Fifth Grade • Fork Shoals School
Second Runner-up
Kristin Danko
Fourth Grade • Bell’s Crossing Elem.
2015-16 Teacher of the Year Shiree Turner Fowler Kindergarten • Hollis Elementary Academy
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Third Runner-up
Anne Matthews
Strings • Greenville Middle Academy
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Greenville Federal Credit union Honors Two
Emerging
Teachers of the Year
Shiree Turner Fowler 2015-16 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year
Kindergarten Hollis Elementary Academy
Achieving Begins with Believing Hollis Elementary Academy kindergarten teacher Shiree Turner Fowler wanted to become a social worker so she could create empowering, community-based programs for at-risk youth. Once she began working with youth, she realized that although the children needed the programs, they were in need of something much greater. “To improve their lives, they first needed a quality education,” she said. “ I became committed to teaching in Title I schools, which are schools with at least a 40 percent poverty rate, because of my commitment to the young people I worked with.” Ms. Turner Fowler has been a teacher for 12 years, and has taught at Hollis Elementary Academy for the past two years. She spent the first years of her teaching career in the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington, where she earned recognition as a Hero in the Classroom. To reach her five-year-old students in a school with a 98 percent poverty rate, Ms. Turner Fowler teaches in a fast-paced, energetic manner. “When I increase the urgency of my teaching, scholars increase the urgency of their learning; when scholars increase the urgency of their learning, they increase the investment in their own learning and that investment yields a profit of academic success,” she explained. Her style is also laced with extremely high expectations. “When scholars walk in line, they are learning to walk like they are in the halls of the White House. They do not enter a classroom, they enter a Kinderversity,” she said.
“My rigorous curriculum demonstrates that I trust and believe that after overcoming obstacles, all of my scholars will walk down the aisle to receive their college diplomas and they will help change the world in their own special way.” Ms. Turner Fowler believes her greatest accomplishments are the successes of her scholars. “I have contributed to their success through being unwilling to accept failure, challenging them to achieve, holding high expectations and holding them accountable to meeting those expectations, empowering them through academic success, and believing in them,” she said. Shiree Turner Fowler holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social work from Seattle University and a master’s degree in elementary education from City University in Seattle.
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
Molli McDaniels
Second Grade • Berea Elementary Molli McDaniels, a second grade teacher at Berea Elementary School, has the ability to see the heart of every child. She transforms learning by holding her students to high expectations while providing trust and encouragement. McDaniels uses a reading binder filled with data to set meaningful goals for students, to accurately track their progress, and to adjust instruction to meet each student’s needs. Social contracts designed by students allow them to decide how they want to treat each other, and anchor charts are posted around the classroom to review strategies previously learned. She has intentionally designed her classroom community to put the ownership of learning in her students’ hands as they work collaboratively in small groups.
Secondary Level
Amy Hegarty
Science and Freshman Academy Greenville Sr. High Academy Greenville Sr. High Academy science teacher Amy Hegarty is engaging, helpful, compassionate, calm, prepared, kind, and accommodating to students with various learning needs. She has positioned herself as a leader in the school to the extent that other teachers and administrators forget she is not a veteran teacher. She breaks down her assignments into manageable chunks and gets her tests, quizzes, and other assignments translated for her nonEnglish speaking students in ESOL classes. She teaches students in her freshman transition class note-taking and organization skills, and employs engaging activities in the classroom to help her students see the relevance of the subject’s content. In her first year of teaching, Ms. Hegarty’s End-of-Course pass rate was an exceptional 90 percent.
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Greenville County Schools
“As teachers, children’s love for learning is in our hands. It is our responsibility to provide students with an education that meets their needs, engages them, motivates them, and inspires them. I want all of my fifth graders to leave school loving learning and knowing they are capable of anything they set their mind to.” - Heather Steading
First Runner-Up
Heather Steading Fifth Grade Fork Shoals School
Second Runner-Up
Kristin Danko
Fourth Grade Bell’s Crossing Elementary “I make my classroom a place of discovery and adventure, a safe haven where chances are taken and mistakes are made without fear of criticism, and knowledge is absorbed with an unquenchable thirst for more. I spark this flame and help them acknowledge a love of learning through my own positive attitude and enthusiasm for education.” - Kristin Danko
Third Runner-Up
Anne Matthews
Strings Greenville Middle Academy “I make it a point to bond with each student by appreciating individual interests outside my classroom. Whether they cheer for a certain team, have a dog, or practice karate, students feel more appreciated, valued, and work harder when you take the time to share their interests both in and outside the classroom.” - Anne Matthews
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Alice Bradley
Amy Burnett
Seventh Grade, Ralph Chandler Middle
Mathematics, Berea High
Tracy Gay
Stacy Hall
Fifth Grade, Crestview Elementary
Sixth Grade School Counseling, Riverside Middle
Shelley Peak
David Quigley
Third Grade, Robert E. Cashion Elementary
Math and Science, Woodmont High
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Greenville County Schools
2015-16 Teachers of the Year
Gwen Buto Third Grade A.J. Whittenberg Elem.
Damon Qualls Fifth Grade Alexander Elementary
Freida Rafferty Third Grade Armstrong Elementary
Thayer Berry Art Augusta Circle Elementary
Zach Nicks Seventh Grade Math Beck Middle Academy
Jane Farry Third Grade Berea Elementary
Keri Mills Sixth Grade Science Berea Middle
Diana Dailey Music Bethel Elementary
Marcie Case Math Blue Ridge High
Nicole Sullivan Sixth Grade Social Studies Blue Ridge Middle
Ginger Wesolowski Media Specialist Blythe Elem. Academy
Nancy DeYoung Spanish Brashier Middle College Charter High
Thelma Bigsby Media Specialist Brook Glenn Elementary
Kathy Lewis Fourth Grade Brushy Creek Elementary
Rachel Richards Fifth Grade Bryson Elementary
James Kliewer Seventh Grade Math Bryson Middle
Anna Doyle Fourth Grade Buena Vista Elementary
Clay Roberson Engineering Carolina High & Academy
Jessica Preisig Third Grade Chandler Creek Elementary
Jami Christian Third Grade Cherrydale Elementary
Michele Colebank Speech Child Development Centers
Sundra Sweeney CTE/Tenth - Twelfth Grades Donaldson Career Center
Serena Cox Sixth Grade Science Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher MS
LaVisha Youmans Third Grade Duncan Chapel Elementary
Beth Whalen First Grade East North St. Elem. Academy
Ron Hendrix Chorus Eastside High
Lucy Tinsley Media Specialist Ellen Woodside Elementary
Sherry Mantooth Cosmetology Enoree Career Center
John Ravnan Strings Fine Arts Center
Kristen Jones Fifth Grade ELA/Writing Fountain Inn Elementary
Amy Clark Literacy Coach Gateway Elementary
Kelly Sanderson Culinary Arts Golden Strip Career Center
Cassie Parker Fifth Grade Math Greenbrier Elementary
Ben Ludwick Math Greenville Sr. High Acad.
Valerie Dix Spanish 2 & 3 Greenville Tech. Charter HS
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Greenville County Schools
2015-16 Teachers of the Year
Nathan E. Flounders Math & PLTW Greer High
Nanette Davis Eighth Grade Math Greer Middle
Ryan Stone Ninth Grade Social Studies/History Greer Middle College Charter HS
Jessie Betten Kindergarten Grove Elementary
Lynn Mills First Grade Heritage Elementary
Sarah Solesbee Physical Education Hughes Middle Academy
Anna Chappell Guidance J. Harley Bonds Career
Kathy Cook Mathematics J.L. Mann High Academy
Kate Fogleman Special Education Lake Forest Elementary
Jennifer Loftis Sixth Grade ELA Lakeview Middle
Heather Ebert Sixth Grade Science League Middle Academy
Kwadjo Campbell Eighth Grade ELA Legacy Charter School
DeeDee Eggert Fourth Grade Mauldin Elementary
Wes Dodgens Social Studies Mauldin High
Meg Black Seventh Grade Math Mauldin Middle
Wanda Lumsden Second Grade Mitchell Road Elementary
Liz Bowman Physical Education Monarch Elementary
Heidi Morris Fourth Grade Monaview Elementary
Anne Hembree Art Mountain View Elementary
Keri Reaney Media Specialist Northwest Middle
Ed Sharp Sixth Grade Science Northwood Middle
Gwendolyn Brown Media Specialist Oakview Elementary
Elizabeth Riebe Fourth Grade Paris Elementary
Jennifer Stokes Fifth Grade Pelham Road Elementary
Angie McCurley First Grade Plain Elementary
Kapp Abbott Spanish Riverside High
Kristin Wooten Physical Education Rudolph Gordon Elem.
Susan Matthews Music Sara Collins Elementary
Colleen K. Marsh Band/Strings Sevier Middle
Jesse Irene Martini Art Simpsonville Elementary
Carol Godfrey Music Skyland Elementary
Kelly Jordan First Grade Slater-Marietta Elementary
Deana Harrill Social Studies Southside High Academy
Amanda Walkup Special Education Hillcrest High
Meri Heather Acton Eighth Grade Math Hillcrest Middle
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School Teachers of the Year
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.
Greenville County Schools 2015-16 Teachers of the Year
How Are the Finalists Chosen?
Each Top Ten candidate for Greenville County Teacher of the Year is judged on the nine areas included on the application form, a classroom visit, and an interview. 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. The members of the Selection Committee are 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.
Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees Seated, left to right: Patrick L. Sudduth, Glenda Morrison-Fair, Joy Grayson, Lisa H. Wells, Lynda Leventis-Wells, Derek Lewis. Standing, left to right: Debi C. Bush, Dr. Crystal Ball O’Connor, Kenneth E. Baxter, Roger Meek, Danna Rohleder, Charles J. (Chuck) Saylors.
Lisa H. Wells 2015 Board Chairman W. Burke Royster Superintendent The 2015-16 Teachers of the Year insert was produced by the Communications Department of Greenville County Schools. 301 E. Camperdown Way • P.O. Box 2848 • Greenville, SC 29602 INFOLine 864-355-3100 • www. greenville.k12.sc.us 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.
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Amy Brown Third Grade Sterling School
Betty Russell Third Grade Stone Elem. Academy
Stephanie Carberry First Grade Sue Cleveland Elementary
Amy Newton Second Grade Summit Drive Elementary
Christian Scott Band Tanglewood Middle
Katie Baggott Second Grade Taylors Elementary
Anthony C. Esposito Fifth Grade Math Thomas E. Kerns Elem.
Jo Kitchens Fourth Grade Tigerville Elementary
Michael Eudy Science and Biology Travelers Rest High
Jamie Whitlock Ninth Grade Science Wade Hampton High
Julie Dail Special Education/Music Washington Center
Sean O’Laughlin Physical Education Welcome Elementary
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Robbin Surfus Fifth Grade Westcliffe Elementary
Jennifer Dixon Fifth Grade Woodland Elementary
Meredith Moore Hamby Art Woodmont Middle
Teachers of the Year Recognized by Local Businesses The announcement naming Shiree Turner Fowler the 2015-16 Greenville County Teacher of the Year was made August 13 during a Teacher of the Year breakfast. Special awards and prizes were provided for the top Greenville County teacher and other honorees. 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.
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