BCSD teachers, support staff recognized
Beaufort County School District has announced its 2026-27 Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year, recognizing educators and school employees selected by their colleagues for outstanding service.
District representatives, school board members and school leaders shared the news with recipients during National Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations held at schools across the county.
“Being selected by colleagues is one of the highest honors in our profession,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a statement. “These teachers and support staff represent the very best of Beaufort County School District. Their passion, professionalism, and care for students and schools make a lasting difference every single day, and we are proud to celebrate them.”
In the Bluffton area, Brandon Sligh and Maria Sabrina Roldan were recognized at Bluffton High School, while May River High School honored Claudia “Veronica” Llambias and Maria Jackson. Jon Bruno and Norma McKeliver received honors at Bluffton Middle School. H.E. McCracken Middle School selected Angela Rantanen and Madiam Romagnino.
At M.C. Riley Elementary School and Early Childhood Center, Christie Brown and Kay Johnson received the recognition.
Okatie Elementary School selected Siobhan McCann and Kate Leighton, while Pritchardville Elementary School honored Dawn Howard and Anthony Murray. Red Cedar Elementary School recognized Christina Duncan and Pamela Poole, and River Ridge Academy selected Haley Bogan and Molly Kossack.
On Hilton Head Island, Kimberly Marshall and Lisa Link were honored at Hilton Head Early Childhood Center. Hilton Head Elementary School selected Norah Lomasney and Laura Galante. Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts recognized Melinda Bray and LoriAnn Webster. At Hilton Head Island High School, Michelle Eastham and Cory Festa received the honors, while Hilton Head Island Middle School selected Shelly Dangerfield and Monica Stanton.
The district said Teachers of the Year and Support Staff of the Year are chosen by their peers and will be eligible for district-level honors to be announced next fall. For the full list of Beaufort County school winners, visit www.beaufortschools.net/whats-new.
