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Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year!

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Each year, Horry County Schools recognizes outstanding educators who go above and beyond to inspire student success through the Teacher of the Year program.

Selected from school-level honorees across the district, these exceptional teachers exemplify excellence in the classroom, a deep commitment to their students, and a lasting impact on their schools and communities.  

From this distinguished group, finalists are chosen, and one educator is ultimately named the HCS Teacher of the Year — representing the very best of teaching and learning across our district.

We are proud to announce our 2027 Teacher of the Year...

Our Teacher of the Year is:

Taylor Sinkler - Daisy Elementary

  • Taylor Sinkler teaches 4th grade, including Gifted and Talented Math and ELA, at Daisy Elementary. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Francis Marion University and is currently pursuing her master’s in educational leadership at Coastal Carolina University. Mrs. Sinkler is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning and believes all students are capable of success when held to high, attainable expectations. She strives to create a safe, supportive classroom where students feel confident to take risks, learn from mistakes, and grow.

 

Taylor Sinkler
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School Teacher of the Year
Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology Joey Hernandez
Academy for Technology and Academics Krystal Mante
Aynor Elementary Hannah Mills
Aynor High Derek Deremer
Aynor Middle Shana Dix
Black Water Middle Osagie Ehigie
Burgess Elementary Robin Hutchens
Carolina Forest Elementary Christina Cerone
Carolina Forest High Randi Aubry
Conway Elementary Sandra Matthews
Conway High Brian Lodge
Conway Middle Max Josephson
Daisy Elementary Nicole Sypher
Early College High School Kristy Floyd
Forestbrook Elementary Lisa Ferris
Forestbrook Middle Rebecca Myers
Green Sea Floyds Elementary Heather McPherson
Green Sea Floyds High Kathy Sloan
Green Sea Floyds Middle  Heather Levine
Homewood Elementary Lisa Lilly
Kingston Elementary Kimberly Hawk
Lakewood Elementary Laura Wingard
Loris Elementary Rebecca Todd
Loris High Brooke Hall
Loris Middle Krystal Eaddy
Midland Elementary Michelle Rabon
Myrtle Beach Early Childhood Patricia Dubson
Myrtle Beach Elementary Paul Carboni
Myrtle Beach High Lauren Pospiech
Myrtle Beach Middle James Mau
Myrtle Beach Primary Annie Miller
North Myrtle Beach High Jennifer Hudson
North Myrtle Beach Middle Rebecca Kenjerski
Ocean Bay Elementary Clarissa Pittelli
Ocean Bay Middle Matthew Harder
Ocean Drive Elementary Maegan  Severance
Palmetto Bays Elementary Mindy Marsh
Pee Dee Elementary Alexandra Tobin
River Oaks Elementary Jennifer May
Riverside Elementary Melissa Kane
Seaside Elementary Kelly Ackerman
SOAR Academy Ryan Gladney
Socastee Elementary Katie Suggs
Socastee High Francisco Ghere
Socastee Middle Nicole Naccarato
South Conway Elementary Julie Higgs
St. James Elementary LeeAnne Sears
St. James High Emily Scheffler
St. James Intermediate Kirsten Cox
St. James Middle Chad Hamilton
Ten Oaks Middle Michael  Tomasko
Therapeutic Learning Center Anthony Bonura
Waccamaw Elementary Ellis Johnson
Waterway Elementary Christina Prince
Whittemore Park Middle Candice Burroughs

About Horry County Schools

Horry County Schools is inspiring possibilities for student success through a broad range of unique teaching and learning opportunities.

Horry (pronounced O-Ree) County Schools is made up of 56 schools within nine attendance areas: Aynor, Carolina Forest, Conway, Green Sea Floyds, Loris, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, and St. James. Horry County Schools has more than 48,000 students and is South Carolina’s third-largest school district.