​2021 South Carolina Honor Roll Teachers

Each year South Carolina selects five finalists for State Teacher of the Year. These finalists are interviewed and videotaped as part of the final selection process. Their contributions are celebrated at the South Carolina Teacher of the Year Banquet. Honor Roll Teachers work closely with the SC Teacher of the Year to promote teacher leadership and advocacy throughout the year. Get to know this year's finalists by watching the videos below.

Tamara Cox - Anderson One

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Tamara Cox, a Media Specialist at Wren High School in Anderson School District One. ​

Stephanie Haecherl - Charleston

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Stephanie Haecherl is a second grade teacher at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School in the Charleston County School District.

Shelley Smith - Greenville

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Shelley Smith teaches social studies at Travelers Rest High School in Greenville County.

Sue Weems - Richland Two

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Sue Weems is a tenth and eleventh grade English teacher at Blythewood High School in Richland School District Two