Teach For America South Carolina

AmeriCorps works because we put people where the need is greatest. From education to disaster recovery, millions of Americans wear the @AmeriCorps ??? to showcase how service can make a difference in our communities every day. Join us in celebrating the AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who are making an impact during #AmeriCorpsWeek. Follow @AmeriCorps to learn more! #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWorks

? Introducing our 2025 Advisory Board! ? We are beyond excited to welcome our newest members and celebrate the return of familiar faces who continue to champion for education in South Carolina. Their passion and dedication fuel our mission, and we can't wait to see the impact we create together! ???? A special thank you to Paul for his years of service and steadfast leadership as our Advisory Board Chair. We are deeply grateful for his commitment and contributions. As we look ahead, we are thrilled to welcome LaTisha as our new Chair! Her leadership, vision, and dedication will help propel us forward in our work. Join us in celebrating this incredible group of leaders as we embark on another year of innovation, collaboration, and progress! ?? #TFASC #AdvisoryBoard2025 #Education

This #MLKDayOfService, join @AmeriCorps in finding a meaningful way to impact your local community. Let's join in volunteerism to commemorate the 30th anniversary of MLK Day and Dr. King's life and legacy. Follow @AmeriCorps to find out how you can volunteer in your community. #NationalService #Volunteer #MLKDay #MLKDay2025 #MLKDayOfService

?? Missed it in our alumni newsletter? Check our #TFASCTuesday Spotlight, Travis Gladden (‘16 SC), a 7th-grade teacher at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science. For nine years, Travis has inspired young minds and created a safe, engaging space for his students to thrive. This year, he was honored as Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025! ???? Want to stay connected and see more stories like this? Reach out to us at [email protected] to be added to our alumni listserv! #TFASCAlumni #TeacherSpotlight #EducationalImpact #TeacherOfTheYear #TFASCTuesday

?? Big news: Teach For America is proud to announce Aneesh Sohoni (Twin Cities '09) as our next CEO! As we look to the future, Aneesh is ready to build on TFA’s momentum, working with our communities, educators, and partners to create brighter opportunities for students across the country. Please join us in welcoming Aneesh back home to TFA this spring! #WelcomeHomeAneesh

?? This year’s Winter Celebration brought together our incredible corps members, alumni, board members, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening. Thank you for making it so special! Happy Holidays from the South Carolina Region! ?? #TFASCCommunity #TFASC #WinterCelebration

And another one! ???? Huge congratulations to Simone Sinclair, December Teacher of the Month at Colleton Middle School! Ms. Sinclair is rocking 6th Grade Science with her dedication and energy, making a lasting impact on her students every day. Your passion for teaching shines bright, Simone—way to go! ???? #TeacherOfTheMonth #TFASCTuesday

?? Happy Giving Tuesday! ?? At Teach For America South Carolina, we believe in the power of collective action to create opportunities for students and communities. Together, we can drive meaningful change and open doors for the next generation of leaders. "Together, We Drive Collective Impact" ?? Your support helps us: ? Recruit and train passionate educators. ? Empower students to achieve their potential. ? Build a network of leaders committed to education. Join us in driving collective impact—because together, we’re unstoppable. ?? Donate today and help us make a difference: https://bit.ly/3HsT6gA #GivingTuesday #TogetherWeImpact #TFASC #Education

Meet Emmanuel Beraiko from Ghana and Jezah Mae Francisco from the Philippines, two incredible CCSD teachers bringing passion, innovation, and a global perspective to their classrooms every day. ?? #TFASCTuesdays #NTA #ColletonCounty #InternationalEducators

?? Congratulations to our Executive Director, Courtney Waters! We are beyond proud to celebrate Courtney as the recipient of the Septima P. Clark Education Award, presented by the Charleston Chapter of the NAACP! ??? Septima P. Clark, often called the "Mother of the Movement" and the epitome of a “community teacher, intuitive fighter,” laid the foundation for grassroots citizenship education. Courtney embodies this legacy through her tireless dedication to education and her profound leadership—not only as the leader of Teach For America South Carolina but also as a transformational leader in the Charleston community and beyond. Over the past four years, Courtney has inspired change, empowered communities, and exceeded expectations, ensuring a brighter future for students and educators across the state. Please join us in celebrating Courtney for this incredible and well-deserved honor! ?? ???? #TeachForAmericaSC #Leadership #NAACP #MotherOfTheMovement #Inspiration #Charleston