WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Two will celebrate its Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year at a reception this month.
On August 21, all of the district’s school-level Teachers and Support Staff of the Year, along with the two district-level winners — Kimberly Scalise, a teacher with the Early Childhood Program at the Community Education Center, and Kendra Spires, clerical support with the special education program at Riverbank Elementary — will be recognized at a ceremony before the monthly board meeting, attended by family, friends, fellow educators, and others.
“This is one of our favorite events, celebrating the teachers and support staff who help set the standard for serving our students and school communities,” said Superintendent Dr. Brenda Hafner.
Here is a list of those who will be honored at the event:
Teachers of the Year
Airport High School: Amanda Altman
Brookland-Cayce High School: Kimberly Hardin
Busbee Creative Arts Academy: Mary Alice Sturkie
Cayce Elementary School: Shara Freeman
Congaree Elementary School: Jennifer Amick-Ray
R.H. Fulmer Middle School: Marquita N. Williams
Northside Middle School: Christina Assmann
Pine Ridge Middle School: Betsy J. Petersen
Riverbank Elementary School: Mary Koon
Saluda River Academy for the Arts: Chelsea Billings
Springdale Elementary School: Bethany Willoughby
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School: JaLynn Young
New Bridge Academy: Dr. Harmonica R. Hart
District Teacher of the Year: Kimberly Scalise, Early Childhood Program
Scalise’s selection as District Teacher of the Year was made by a panel of judges from the community in the education field. She will now represent Lexington Two in the South Carolina Teacher of the Year competition. The statewide winner is announced in the spring.
Support Staff of the Year
Airport High School: Kim Ritchie
Brookland-Cayce High School: Shanna Spence
Busbee Creative Arts Academy: Stephanie Jones
Cayce Elementary School: Darlene Williams
Congaree Elementary School: Cindy Hansard
R.H. Fulmer Middle School: Layla Mashavu Sewell
Lexington Two Innovation Center: Nanci Trevathan
Northside Middle School: Coach Berndt
Pine Ridge Middle School: Kenyatta Dowdy
Saluda River Academy for the Arts: Anise Ward
Springdale Elementary School: Lynn Nutter
Herbert A. Wood Elementary School: Stacey Calvert
New Bridge Academy: Ashley Nicole Leaphart
Transportation Office: Rita Williams
District Education Center/Community Education Center/Maintenance: Paola Adams
District Support Staff of the Year: Kendra Spires, Riverbank Elementary
NEW BRIDGE ACADEMY
Teacher of the Year: Dr. Harmonica Hart
Support Staff of the Year: Ashley Leaphart
EARLY CHILDHOOD/ADULT EDUCATION/THREE RIVERS
Teacher of the Year: Kimberly Scalise
OTHER SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
TRANSPORTATION
Support Staff of the Year: Rita Williams
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAMS/
DISTRICT OFFICE/IT/MAINTENANCE
Support Staff of the Year: Paola Adams
The Lexington Two District Teacher of the Year and District Support Staff of the Year will be selected from among the school-level winners by a panel of judges and announced at District Convocation on August 1. They will all be recognized at a reception in the fall.
The District Teacher of the Year will go on to compete for South Carolina Teacher of the Year.