On this day of #TeacherAppreciation, we celebrate NEW teachers! You are the people for this job, and we are thankful for you! Veterans, show your new folks some love. What a pleasure to work with SC #inductionteachers this year! #mentoringmatters #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

#teacherappreciationweek Aynor High School teachers, you have my 💙. You and my students were with me on this day, but I carry you with me always. I see you and value the work you do for our students everyday! #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

Thanks for sharing Susan Barber! My students will tell you I’m a big fan of writing in class too. And I love when my idiosyncrasies can be back by brain research.

LADY JACKET SOFTBALL TAKES LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP | The Lady Blue Jackets won their third consecutive Lower State Championship tonight defeating Dillon 0-1. The Jackets now move forward to the State Championship series. #GoBigBlue #AHSAthletics #LowerStateChamps #AHSOurStory

Thank you James E. Clyburn for the shout out! It had been my greatest honor to serve this state, speak for her teachers, and advocate for her students! #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

Check out this week’s 2024 National Board Academy. It’s virtual and free! I’ll be participating in a panel discussion with other State TOYs Wednesday 6/26 from 2-3pm EST. Don’t miss it. #ntoy24 #nbct #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

Give yourself and others grace. We all make mistakes, and in many cases, learning from mistakes leads to significant growth. Model it for your students. #keepgivingandgrowing

In true “giving and growing” fashion, I’ve decided to tackle something scary and new just in time to start a new school year. Started a blog. #nogrowthinyourcomfortzone #keepgivingandgrowing bit.ly/3WLFoy6

New blog post, "The First Day of School is the Longest Week Ever." Please check it out. sites.google.com/view/giving-an… #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024 #relationshipsmatter

Reading counts! 📚

I can’t say it better than @MrJenkinsENG. These are my people, and I get to learn from them. #keepgivingandgrowing #ntoy24 CCSSO

And teachers will improve themselves IF that leadership makes teachers feel safe taking risks, if it values creativity, and if it trusts teachers ARE professionals. #keepgivingandgrowing

DYK the 2024 State Teachers of the Year were recognized at the College Football Playoff championship game tonight? Check them out on the 10-yard line ⬇️! cc: College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation

Becoming > Winning #keepgivingandgrowing #always

Amazing opportunity for two days to #keepgivingandgrowing at the NC Cognia Impact Conference in Wrightsville Beach! #navigatingtomorrowsclassroom #cogniaimpact2025 #sctoy2024

The 2025 National Teacher of the Year is………Ashlie Crosson from Pennsylvania! I am so happy for Ashlie and can not wait to learn from her. Congratulations, Ashlie, and welcome to the best year ever! 🎉🎉🎉

Are we creating experiences where kids are kicking and screaming to get back to it? George Couros #curiosity #navigatingwhatspossible #lfsc25 #aynorhighschool #horrycountyschools

Would you want to spend the whole day learning in your own classroom? George Couros #curiosity #navigatingwhatspossible #lfsc25 #aynorhighschool #horrycountyschools