Alice Drive Elementary School is one of 12 schools from around the state to have been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on student achievement, instructional programs, professional learning communities, and school culture.
Congratulations to Crosswell Drive Elementary, under the leadership of Dr. Shawn Hagerty, for being named a 2024 Blue Ribbon Beacon School. This award will be presented during the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida, in December.
I love teaching in Sumter School District because I am able to give back to the school district that inspired me to become an educator throughout my K-12 years. I enjoy the flexibility and creativity of being able to encourage and teach students in meaningful ways.
One of the many reasons I love teaching in Sumter School District is their partnership with Shaw Air Force Base. It is an amazing opportunity for students to interact with military volunteers and allows them to have exposure to potential job opportunities with the US Air Force and USARCENT.
I love teaching in Sumter School District because I have encountered many talented students with an unquenchable thirst for learning. The support I have received has been awesome, allowing me to express my creativity in providing my students with great learning opportunities.