Teach For America South Carolina

Well everyone, that’s a wrap! 🎉

Our corps members officially completed summer practicum last Friday, and what a journey it was! Over the past several weeks, they were coached by some of the best MDLDs around 😉, worked alongside veteran teachers to learn the ins and outs of the classroom, led lessons, tried new strategies, solved problems in real time, and grew more confident each day!

One of the best parts of this summer was watching this cohort become a true community. They cheered each other on, stepped in to help when things got hard, celebrated the wins, and shared plenty of laughs along the way. Check out the connection evolve from slide 20 to back to slide 1 ♥️.

We couldn’t be more proud of the commitment they showed. From early mornings and late nights spent lesson planning to the relationships they built with students and each other, they put in the work. As they head into their first year in classrooms across South Carolina, we know they’re bringing more than lesson plans. They’re bringing resilience, purpose, and joy to each of their communities.

Congratulations, Corps 2026! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. Enjoy July, it’s off to the races in August! 😂

Week 4: Practicum COMPLETED ✅

🌾SHOUT-OUT to this Week’s Carolina Gold Recipients!
Congratulations to Audrey Keller, Jenna Braley, and Candice George this week’s Carolina Gold recipients! Thank you for consistently demonstrating excellence, leading with purpose, and making a meaningful impact on your students and school communities. We appreciate all you do and are proud to celebrate your incredible work! 🌾 #2026

Week 3: DONE ✅

🌾SHOUT-OUT to last week’s Carolina Gold Recipients! *Sorry I'm late, ya girl was out of office* 😂

BUT, Congratulations to Brandie Daniels, Charlotte Lindsey, Katie Stewart, and Autumn Lloyd for being recognized as this week’s Carolina Gold recipients! Thank you for consistently demonstrating excellence, leading with purpose, and making a meaningful impact on your students and school communities. We appreciate all you do and are proud to celebrate your incredible work! 🌾

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!🤪

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🌾 SHOUT-OUT to This Week’s Carolina Gold Recipients! 🌾

Congratulations to Laura Profit, Chanelle Hanberry, and Shahari Sadler on being recognized as this week’s Carolina Gold Recipients! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to make a positive impact every day. 🌾

Welcome to Alumnihood! 💙

A few weeks ago, we celebrated a special milestone as our 2024 corps members officially stepped into Alumnihood and joined the Teach For America South Carolina alumni community.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful for the impact they have made in classrooms and communities across South Carolina. As they embark on new chapters, we are cheering them on every step of the way.

We are forever thankful for this class of changemakers and know their commitment to leadership and empowerment will continue to shape communities for years to come.

Here’s to continued impact and to carrying the heart of Teach For America South Carolina wherever life leads. ✨

Send a DM for the entire Alumni Induction Photo Album from Columbia SC Photographer !

Week 1: DONE ✅

Induction Week’s Carolina Gold Recipient: Natalie Peyton

Each week, we recognize one Corps Member with our R.I.C.E. Award, which stands for Rooted in Impact, Cultivating Excellence. We also honor this individual as “This Week’s Carolina Gold”—a symbol of value, resilience, and lasting impact, inspired by the historic rice that helped shape our region.

This week, we are proud to recognize Natalie Peyton as our R.I.C.E. Award recipient and Carolina Gold. Through her commitment, positive presence, and the leadership she has already demonstrated, Natalie embodies the spirit of this recognition. Her dedication to growth, service, and excellence has made a meaningful impact on those around her, and we are excited to celebrate all that she has accomplished and will continue to achieve. Congratulations, Natalie!

🌾 #2026

Day 5 of 5 🍎

Final day of Teacher Appreciation Week ❤️

This week, we had the chance to spotlight our corps members across South Carolina and celebrate the people behind the work happening in classrooms every day.

To every corps member, THANK YOU for the impact you continue to make in classrooms and communities across our state. We’ve loved celebrating you all week long!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🫶🏽

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