Florence School District 3 announced its 2025-2026 school level Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year as well as the finalists for other employee of the year categories. The announcement was made at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting.
The winners in each category will be announced during the district’s Opening Ceremony on July 22.
2025-2026 Teachers of the Year
- Lake City Early Childhood Center: Terri Burgess
- Main Street Elementary: Rena Roberson
- J. C. Lynch Elementary: Dawn Frazier
- Olanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet School: Ashley Bonilla
- Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy: Bethany Jackson
- Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Communications & Leadership: Mary Brayboy
- J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School: Jessica Cantley
- Lake City Early College High School: LaTia Fleming
2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year
- Lake City Early Childhood Center: Gwen Graham
- Main Street Elementary: Pearl Major
- J. C. Lynch Elementary: Tae’sha McFadden
- Olanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet School: Tanisha Lancaster
- Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy: Sonya Hudson
- Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Communications & Leadership: Erica Speller
- J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School: Danielle McGee
- Lake City Early College High School: Nakisha McKnight
2025-2026 Clerical Staff of the Year Nominations
- Doretha Grant
- Nakisha McKnight
- Leigh Ann Tisdale
2025-2026 Custodial/Maintenance Staff of the Year Nominations
- Brian Croker
- Deloris Frierson
- Gerome Singletary
2025-2026 Food Service Staff of the Year Nominations
- Sylvia Burgess
- Angela Dyson
- Tamra Singletary
2025-2026 Health Services Staff of the Year Nominations
- Jennifer Feagin
- Rhonda Matthews
- Eliza Miles
2025-2026 Instructional Support Staff of the Year Nominations
- Lizzie Barr
- Lenora Caldwell
- Clarence Williamson
2025-2026 Student Support Staff of the Year Nominations
- Seneca Barron
- Sonya Hudson
- Brittany McCray
2025-2026 Transportation Staff of the Year Nominations
- Marlon Brown
- Abram Graham
- Kristie Velazquez
2025-2026 Rookie Support Staff of the Year Nominations
- Tyeisha Graham
- Zauria Isaiah
- Alishia Wiles
2025-2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year Nominations
- Carine Brown
- Va’Tia Davia
- Gail Ham
2025-2026 International Teacher of the Year Nominations
- Raymond Escudero
- Emilio Geronimo
- Kereka Williams
2025-2026 Assistant Principal of the Year Nominations
- Ashley Dress
- Carolina Doughty
- Bridget Fleming
2025-2026 Principal of the Year Nominations
- Cook, Jason
- Thomas “TJ”Devine
- Melanie Dukes-McKnight
2025-2026 District Level Administrator of the Year Nominations
- Ned Blake
- Angelia Scott
- Tonyelle Thomas