Teacher Recognition
The primary mission of the Teacher Recognition effort is to strengthen the South Carolina teaching force by honoring and recognizing exceptional teachers on local, district, state, and national levels. Award programs such as the Teacher of the Year program, the Milken Family Foundation awards, and the All USA-Today Teacher Team awards, among others, serve as motivational tools as these nationally recognized educator-leaders encourage, mentor, and assist in the retention of educators statewide. We continue to be appreciative of the ongoing support of the South Carolina legislature, the state's business community, as well as generous national sponsors who make these prestigious events possible.