South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025

Braden Wilson | 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year | History Teacher at Palmetto Middle School | @CerraSC

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Great start to the SCTOY forum hearing from the NATIONAL TOY, @Missytesterman ! Can’t wait to work with the SC DTOYs to advance the profession & increase the small things we do each day that make an impact! Seeing veteran SCTOYs is always a bonus! #scteachers #itsthesmallthings

[Suzanne Koty @stkoty]

We are so eager to meet the new SC District Teachers of the Year! The weather here in Myrtle Beach is beautiful! @SC_TOTY @carrieysimpson #scteachers #itsthesmallthings

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Behind the scenes at the SC Teacher Forum…
#scteachers #itsthesmallthings

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Let’s get the party started! #scteachers #itsthesmallthings

[The Sumter Item @theitem]

"Focus on the small things" and learn "what makes your kids tick" were just a few of the suggestions the 2025 S.C. Teacher of the Year gave to hundreds of educators, staff and personnel at the Inaugural Clarendon County Educators Appreciation Program.
https://t.co/mPXAXqqI98

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

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

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

#teacherappreciationweek @AynorHighSchool 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

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

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

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

Today, I celebrate the 2024 SC Honor Roll teachers. Excited to watch their continued growth as leaders in this state. It has been an honor to serve with you all this year!#2024SCHonorRollTeachers #2024SCTeacherForum #teacherleadership #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

Today we celebrate these teacher leaders from across South Carolina, the 2024 SC Teacher Forum!#teacherappreciationweek #2024scteacherforum #teacherleadership #CERRA #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024 📸 cred: Anne Carroll Reamer

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

Check out @Missytesterman’s letter to teachers and the awesome video featuring our #NTOY24 finalists! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[Smithsonian Education @SmithsonianEdu]

🎉 Today, Smithsonian educators welcome Council of Chief State School Officers & the State Teachers of the Year for our 18th annual professional learning program honoring these teacher leaders from across the country. Follow along across social media: #NTOY24. #SmithsonianEdu

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

Excited to continue “giving and growing” with my 2024 STOYs for Washington Week! #ntoy2024 #ccsso #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Congratulations, Braden Wilson, the 2025 SC Teacher of the Year! I cannot wait to see where your SCTOY journey will take you; it will be amazing! #sctoy2025

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Celebrating teachers is one of my favorite things to do! Enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate and encourage the finalists for 2025 SC TOY yesterday at The Palmetto Club in Columbia. Thank you @EducationSC for a lovely day! #sctoy2025 #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[Renee Atkinson @ReneeAtk]

Congratulations @Missytesterman! So proud to know you and have you represent all of us! Looking forward to giving and growing with you on the rest of this TOY journey. #ntoy2024 #ccsso #sctoy2024

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Congratulations! Excited to see the impact this group has on SC education in the next year! #sctoy2025 #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[S.C. Department of Education @EducationSC]

#FlashbackFriday The finalists for the 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year have been announced! The winner will be named on April 25 in Columbia.

Relive all of the breathtaking moments from the surprise visits here: https://t.co/qd840sZhyW

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

🥳 2025 SC Teacher of the Year Finalist #5! Congratulations Bekah Hamrick! #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[CERRA @cerrasc]

Institute of Innovation special education teacher Bekah Hamrick learned today that she was selected as a finalist for the 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Bekah Hamrick and the Cherokee County School District! #TeachingExcellence

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Yesterday was an amazing opportunity to meet with SC’s legislators and practice advocacy. #WPS24 #keepgivingandgrowing #sctoy2024

[Megan Carrero @megancarrero]

A beautiful day to talk to legislators at the #WPS24 about the bright and hopeful future of public education in the Palmetto State. @SC_TOTY @PolicySc @FulmerFalcons @LexingtonTwo

[South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2025 @SC_TOTY]

Excited to continue “giving and growing” this week with my SCEPFP classmates and network with the fellows from other states. What an amazing opportunity! #SCEPFP #WPS24 #SCTOY2024 #keepgivingandgrowing