Support Staff of the Year
Every day, Horry County Schools support staff make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, families, and colleagues. From transportation and nutrition services to clerical, custodial, instructional, and technical support roles, these professionals help our schools run smoothly and successfully.
The Support Staff of the Year program honors these dedicated employees and mirrors the district’s Teacher of the Year recognition process. Support staff members are nominated by their peers at the school and department level, highlighting those who consistently go above and beyond in service, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.
Each site-level honoree represents the pride of their school or department. From this distinguished group, select individuals advance as finalists for districtwide recognition. Together, these honorees reflect the heart of Horry County Schools and the essential role support staff play in inspiring student success.
2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year Site Winners
| • Kimberly Perry - Academy for Arts, Science & Technology |
| • Tracy Bellamy - Academy for Technology & Academics |
| • Nora Knowlin - Adult Education |
| • Bethany Middleton - Aynor Elementary |
| • Ashley Tyler - Aynor High |
| • Lauren Elliott - Aynor Middle |
| • Mark Paige - Black Water Middle |
| • Jennifer Hirsh - Burgess Elementary |
| • Deanne Jennings - Carolina Forest Elementary |
| • Melissa Cannon - Carolina Forest High |
| • Holly Cowie - Conway Elementary |
| • Tyrone Gardner - Conway High |
| • Cynthia OHara - Conway Middle |
| • Danette Carter - Daisy Elementary |
| • Jenny Enzor - District Office |
| • Debra Garbin - Early College High School |
| • Kevin Hastilow - Facilities |
| • Kayla Reitz - Forestbrook Elementary |
| • Ginger W Bullock - Forestbrook Middle |
| • Karen Reeves - Green Sea Floyds Elementary |
| • Rodney James - Green Sea Floyds Middle/High |
| • Shelly Davidson - Homewood Elementary |
| • Becca Harrelson - Kingston Elementary |
| • Sharon Rossi - Lakewood Elementary |
| • Hope Floyd - Loris Elementary |
| • Dee'on Bellamy - Loris High |
| • Robin Stevens Baczkowski - Loris Middle |
| • Karen Bellamy - Midland Elementary |
| • Baylor Hribar - Myrtle Beach Early Childhood |
| • Brooke Buonomo - Myrtle Beach Elementary |
| • Beth Jordan - Myrtle Beach High |
| • Dawn Czapla - Myrtle Beach Middle |
| • Melissa Williams - Myrtle Beach Primary |
| • Jessica Jordan - North Myrtle Beach High |
| • Ellen Tharp - North Myrtle Beach Middle |
| • Loretta Wolf - Ocean Bay Elementary |
| • Meg Williams - Ocean Bay Middle |
| • Kevin Pope - Ocean Drive Elementary |
| • Shannon Uhrie - Palmetto Bays Elementary |
| • Misti Stephenson - Pee Dee Elementary |
| • Tristan Buchanan - Pine Island Elementary |
| • Charlotte Davenport - River Oaks Elementary |
| • Susan Skipper - Riverside Elementary |
| • Tiffany Tabler - Scholars Academy |
| • Marlisa Roche - Seaside Elementary |
| • Crystal Gilmore - SOAR Academy |
| • Terry Perito - Socastee Elementary |
| • Anthony Cusati - Socastee High |
| • Ana Mazelli - Socastee Middle |
| • Sandy Cooper - South Conway Elementary |
| • Dawn Pressley - St. James Elementary |
| • Kevin Silvia - St. James High |
| • Nicole Chrisley Steen - St. James Intermediate |
| • Brittney Simmons - St. James Middle |
| • Corinne Babiak - Ten Oaks Elementary |
| • Marty Graham - Ten Oaks Middle |
| • James Keys - Therapeutic Learning Center |
| • Heidi Pettengill - Transportation |
| • Patrice Jackson - Waccamaw Elementary |
| • Jenn Stancil - Waterway Elementary |
| • Valerie Gore - Whittemore Park Middle |
2024-2025 Support Staff of the Year
2023-2024 Support Staff of the Year
2022-2023 Support Staff of the Year
- HCS 2024 Support Staff Of The Year: Angie Crosby
- 2024 Support Staff of the Year Top 5 Finalists
- 2022-2023 School Level Support Staff of the Year Recipients
