Jeff Maxey
2019 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
Jeff Maxey, the 2019 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, is a Special Education Resource Teacher at Starr Elementary School in Anderson District Three.
Jeff, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Kentucky University and a Master's degree in Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders from Spalding University.
Jeff did not begin his career as a professional teacher but chose teaching after a twelve year career in church ministry. Then, after spending three years teaching at the middle school level, Jeff’s career took a unique turn. He moved to North Africa to work for eight years for a non-profit organization doing teacher trainings in small villages and desert communities. Jeff says that all of these experiences make him a better classroom teacher - appreciating different perspectives and backgrounds, celebrating the uniqueness of each child, and being prepared for all that each day brings.
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says, “Jeff’s commitment to his students is evident by just walking into his classroom. His innovative approach to finding students’ passions has led to their success and is a model to be replicated across our state.”
Jeff is married to Evie, an assistant professor of human resource management at Anderson University.
Jeff will serve a one-year residency at the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement.
Jeff, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Kentucky University and a Master's degree in Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders from Spalding University.
Jeff did not begin his career as a professional teacher but chose teaching after a twelve year career in church ministry. Then, after spending three years teaching at the middle school level, Jeff’s career took a unique turn. He moved to North Africa to work for eight years for a non-profit organization doing teacher trainings in small villages and desert communities. Jeff says that all of these experiences make him a better classroom teacher - appreciating different perspectives and backgrounds, celebrating the uniqueness of each child, and being prepared for all that each day brings.
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says, “Jeff’s commitment to his students is evident by just walking into his classroom. His innovative approach to finding students’ passions has led to their success and is a model to be replicated across our state.”
Jeff is married to Evie, an assistant professor of human resource management at Anderson University.
Jeff will serve a one-year residency at the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement.
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