South Carolina State Teacher of the Year Program

The NSTOY is a professional service organization made up of outstanding teachers who represent excellence in American education. Each member has previously been state recipient of a Council of Chief State School Officers award as Teacher of the Year.

Mission: NSTOY endeavors to

• Assume a leadership role in the promotion of educational excellence
• Encourage quality education for each individual through quality teaching
• Recognize the excellence and commitment of professional educators
• Promote a positive image of education through public awareness
• Be actively involved in the recruitment of dedicated people into the field of teaching
• Stimulate the professional growth of NSTOY members.

The SC NSTOY Chapter, under the auspices of the CERRA, co-hosts a luncheon annually for the SC Teacher of the Year finalists.The South Carolina Teacher of the Year program began in 1956 and the honor has been awarded annually since 1965. In the 46-year history of the program, there have been two National Teachers of the Year from South Carolina and 12 honorees National finalists. This list includes all winners:

National Teachers of the Year

National Finalists

To reach any of these teachers please contact:
Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement
1-800-476-2387