The HCS Innovator of the Month award is an award given to teachers for the innovative use of educational technology in classrooms. Recipients are recognized each month at the Elementary, Middle and High school level and are pioneers of new learning strategies and educational technology in their classrooms. They embrace Personalized Learning as an instructional model that allows them to better differentiate learning for their students. These educators embody a growth mindset and believe their students can accomplish great things with technology in their classrooms.
Individuals recognized as Tech Innovator of the Month consistently include the personalized learning core five in their classroom:
We are proud to recognize these educators who personalize learning through innovative teaching! Congratulations!
Congratulations to all of our winners
February Winners
Our February winners are utilizing student interests, innovative thinking and real-world performance to personalize instruction in their classroom.
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Nicole Furr
Loris Middle
Tiffany Helms
St. James High
Katie Sessions
January Winners
Our January winners are being innovative by fostering collaboration in their classrooms through teamwork, communication, and structures.
Carolina Forest Elementary
Kristy Mauro
St. James Middle
Billy Heath
Conway High
Breanna Hicks
December Winners
Our December winners are being recognized for pioneering new learning strategies and educational technology in their classrooms. They embrace Personalized Learning as an instructional model that allows them to better differentiate learning for their students. These educators embody a growth mindset and believe their students can accomplish great things in the classroom by consistently including the core components of personalized learning when designing lessons: digital content and tools, targeted instruction, creation, collaboration, and student ownership.
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood
Kevin Colyer
North Myrtle Beach Middle
Kyle Brubaker
Loris High
Lori Mendiola
November Winners
Our November winners are teachers that are being innovative by targeting instruction and making learner-driven decisions. They use small group instruction and conferencing with students to personalize instruction in their classrooms.
Lakewood Elementary
Jessica DaSilva
Conway Middle
Stevie Martin
HCS Early College High
Lorelei Rautsaw
October Winners
Our October winners are teachers that are innovating with digital content and tools by utilizing adaptive content, customizable content, or emerging tech to personalize instruction in creative ways.