For Immediate Release
November 6, 2025
From the Office of Communications
Phone: 803.435.4435
Clarendon County School District Announces October Teacher Feature, Star Staff, and Transportation Champion Honorees
CCSD Acknowledges October Exceptional Teacher, Staff, and Transportation Honorees
MANNING, S.C. –In Clarendon County School District, we recognize that it takes a village to educate and empower our children while building a strong culture of learning in our schools. Our teachers, staff, and transportation team play an essential role in ensuring that students have a safe environment to excel, fostering positive change in the lives of our young people, families, and community.
Each month, the district proudly recognizes outstanding teachers, staff members, and transportation employees who make a lasting impact across our schools. The Teacher Feature of the Month, Star Staff of the Month, and Transportation Champion awards highlight individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, professionalism, and care for our students.
The Teacher Feature and Star Staff awards are coordinated by the district’s Teachers of the Year. Colleagues nominate award recipients for their excellence in the prospective positions, dedication to student success, and positive contributions to Clarendon County School District.
Each of our October winners received certificates and gifts made possible through the generosity of our community partners and local donors.
Clarendon County School District’s September Honorees:
WGE- Teacher Feature: Jessica Barrineau Star Staff: Betsy Porter
ECMHS- Teacher Feature: Kristina Timmons Star Staff: Tiffany Rauch
MECC- Teacher Feature: Jessica Cato Star Staff: Christina Williams
MES- Teacher Feature: Loretta Brailsford Star Staff: Gussie Thames
MJHS- Teacher Feature: Catherine Mahoney Star Staff: Odessa Sharpe
MHS- Teacher Feature: Dr. Angela Canty Star Staff: Ver'Lita Green
RWE- Teacher Feature: Wanda House Star Staff: Elsa Cruz
SBMHS- Teacher Feature: Ruth Garth Star Staff: Rena Walton
FEDCC- Teacher Feature: Erica Wallace Star Staff: Kimberly O. Johnson
Transportation Champion Award: Lester Peterson
The printable version can be found HERE.
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