Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Finalists!

We are proud to announce our five Horry County Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists!
Chosen from an impressive group of semifinalists, these educators exemplify excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to student achievement. Their impact is felt not only in their classrooms, but throughout their schools and communities.
The HCS Teacher of the Year will be named later this spring.
Our Teacher of the Year finalists are:
Taylor Sinkler - Daisy Elementary
Ryan Dinant - North Myrtle Beach High
Brittany Horne - Ocean Bay Middle
James "Bo" Gorcesky - Pee Dee Elementary
Deanna Futrell - Socastee High
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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.






































