Teachers Spotlight Index

Teacher of the Year

Teachers of the Year of the Charleston County School District (CCSD) are selected annually from among approximately 3,500 teachers. Each school names and honors its own Teacher of the Year. Nominees at the school level are given the opportunity to complete in the District level competition. Forty-four teachers competed in the District level competition this year.

Teacher of the Month Winners

Watch videos of Dr. McGinley surprising Teacher of the Month winners with a plants, gift certificates, and a framed awards!

CCSD Teacher Forum

The Forum Leadership Team is comprised of CCSD’s current Teacher of the Year five finalists and winner— Gwendolyn Benton— and last year’s group.  These teachers represent different backgrounds, teaching styles, and areas of expertise.  All of them, however, are interested in connecting with other teachers— existing CCSD teachers and prospective teachers— as well as staff and parents, community members and business leaders.  Please contact them if you want to “talk” teaching, have any questions about how they teach effectively, or just want to connect with someone who is achieving “Victory in the Classroom!” Read more...