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Savannah River Region District Teachers of the Year

The month of October kicks off our South Carolina Teacher of the Year Forum events for the District Teachers of the Year. The forums provide a regional opportunity to collaborate, provide professional learning, and equip the district teachers of the year to serve in their roles. As members of the South Carolina Teacher Forum, the 2013 class is invited to participate and mentor the 2014 class of District Teachers as they work together to create local opportunities for teachers in their respective districts through forum.

It is a joy to serve with Darleen Sutton, our 2014 SC Teacher of the Year, as we explore the various roles of teacher leaders, learn how to advocate effectively for students and the education profession, and reflect on why we do the things we do each day! Do you know what the "S" stands for in Superman? In the 2013 film Man of Steel, when asked by Lois Lane what the "S" stands for, Superman states that it is not an "S", but rather the Kryptonian symbol for "hope".  What a symbol for the work that educators do each day. It's is fitting that in South Carolina our state motto is Dum spiro spero means "While I breathe, I hope!" We would like to thank Aiken Public Education Partners for sponsoring our luncheon, the USC Aiken School of Education for sponsoring our meeting facilities, and the South Aiken High School Thoroughbred Chorale for their inspiring performance. We are looking forward to celebrating at forum events around the state. Our next event, scheduled for October 15, will highlight educators from the Low Country region at Charleston Southern University. Check out the article written in the Aiken Standard about the event: Teachers of the Year Share Ideas, Encouragement At Forum

                                  South Aiken High School Thoroughbred Chorale

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