Superintendent Jessica Williams and the Colleton County School District (CCSD) kicked off the new school year with its annual Convocation, a time for all 868 faculty and staff members to come together in celebration, inspiration, and preparation for the year ahead. Convocation serves as an opportunity to reflect on the districtās shared mission, celebrate successes, and reignite their commitment to student achievement across the district. This yearās event was filled with uplifting messages, community spirit, and special moments of recognition, as well as fun prize raffles for our hardworking educators.
Special appearances were made by CCSD Board Members and motivational speaker Clint Swindall, whose inspiring message set the tone for the year. The district recognized its Teachers of the Year, Rookie Teachers of the Year, reigning District Teacher of the Year, and Support Employees of the Year. The event also celebrated the announcement of the 2025ā2026 District Teacher of the Year, Marion Kimotho; the 2025ā2026 District Rookie Teacher of the Year, Angelee Beecher-Whyte; and the 2025ā2026 District Support Employee of the Year, Beth Frank.
The district extends its deepest gratitude to the individuals, sponsors, and local businesses whose generosity made this yearās convocation a tremendous success through their time, monetary donations, and gift contributions: ACE Basin Photography, Alana Lane, A Soulful Taste Food Truck, Ashley āMelloā Bryan, Ashley Whaley, Big Head Edās Food Shed, Brai Hampleton, Brandon Williams, Cakefaced Beauty Bar, CCSD DOLLS, CCSD JAG Students, CCSD Office of Federal Programs, CCSD Office of Human Resources, CCSD Office of Student Nutrition, Charlene Barnes-Williams, Classy Jās Creation, Colleton County First Steps, Colleton County High School Band of Blue, Cristy Duffie, David Nay, Diamond Berry, Do It All Events LLC, Dr. Martin Wright, Glamour Pose, Harold Frazier Mortuary, Heather Mushrush, Ivanhoe Family Cinemas, Jake Jacobs, Janis Headden, Jaquantae Film + Co, Jasmine Thomas, Josieās Flower Barn, Joshua Broughton, Kendrae Hiers, Kelly Services-Colleton, Karolina Kustoms Palace, Kidz Jump LLC, Kogerās Mortuary Service, Linda Hyman, Love from Above Eatery, Meagan McMillan, Miracle Deliverance Center, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Ms. Sheila, Pelicanās Snoballs of Walterboro, Petal Palace, Principal Angel Ferguson, Principal Joseph Guarino, Principal Lauren Behie, Principal Uirica Bodison, Renee Rhodes-Jamison, Sarah Pye, SC State 1890 Research & Extension, Side Street Deli, Sisters in Action, Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers (Summerville), Sugar Bās Bakeshop, Taco Party, Thomas Finigan Sr., Topgolf Charleston, Twig, Vernon & Shantrell Steward, and the 2025 Colleton Voice Student Winner.
Thank you all for your continued support of our educators and students. Together, we are making Colleton County strongerāone school year at a time.