Brantley Davis and Keegan Johns, seniors at Crescent High School, have been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship.
“We could not be more proud of Brantley and Keegan. It is always a good day for our profession when we can recruit some of our brightest students into these programs. I hope to see each of these deserving candidates back serving our community in Anderson 3 schools once they complete their college experience.” -Cliff Roberts, Principal
Brantley will join the freshman cohort at Anderson University this fall. She will major in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Brantley added, “I am honored to have this opportunity with CERRA and Anderson University. I am looking forward to preparing for my career in education as part of this program.” Keegan will participate in the freshman cohort at Lander University and major in Special Education. Keegan stated, “I am very grateful to CERRA and Lander for providing this opportunity. This program will be instrumental in helping me achieve my career goals.” Both students will be offered numerous professional development opportunities and be involved with communities and businesses through various service projects and partnerships with local schools.
The state’s Teaching Fellows Program, operated by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), was established in 1999 by the SC General Assembly. The mission of the program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. Each year, the program provides Fellowships for up to 230 high school seniors who have exhibited high academic achievement, a history of service to their school and community, and a desire to teach in South Carolina.
Applicants for the program undergo a rigorous selection process that includes an online application, an interview and presentation in front of a team of three educators, and a scored response.
Following the rigorous selection process, applicants who are awarded a Fellowship receive up to $24,000 in yearly scholarships (up to $6000 a year for four years) to attend a Teaching Fellows Institution in South Carolina. Each Fellow agrees to teach in South Carolina one year for every year he or she receives the Fellowship.
For more information about the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, visit teachingfellowsc.com.