Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement

CERRA proudly congratulates Dr. Christie Palladino, South Carolina’s 2027 Teacher of the Year! This recognition is so well deserved. Thank you for your outstanding impact on educa...

Join CERRA’s virtual April Mentoring & Induction session on April 29th, from 4:00-5:00. April's focus will include strategies for questioning and problem-solving, as well as tech...

CERRA’s Spring 2026 Newsletter is here! Discover how we’re continuing to support, strengthen, and celebrate educators across South Carolina. From program highlights to powerful...

Congratulations to the 2027 South Carolina Honor Roll Teachers: Meagan Johnson, representing Florence School District 1. Christie Palladino, representing Aiken County School D...

Funding Your Future: Financial Aid 101 –Check out our schedule! Discover scholarships, loan forgiveness, Grow Your Own programs, and other financial‑aid options available to asp...

It's Official! The 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year has been named. Congratulations Corey Bedenbaugh of Lexington County District Three as the new State Teacher of the Year....

Meet the 2026 South Carolina Honor Roll Teachers: Corey Bedenbaugh: New Lexington County School District Three Taylor Carvajal: South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blin...

As a Teaching Fellows institution, Lander University’s College of Education proudly plays a vital role in preparing the best teachers for South Carolina’s classroom. This year, Te...

How Winthrop plans to tackle SC teacher shortage through a new $6M residency program

Aspiring South Carolina educators are encouraged to take advantage of the free access to Praxis test prep provided through this partnership.