Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year.
The finalists are Coach Bradley Blake (Math Teacher) from West Ashley High School, Coach Anthony Galavotti (Science Teacher) from Lucy Beckham High School, Patrick Martin (English Teacher) from Charleston County School of the Arts, Rachel Meyer (Kindergarten Teacher) from Mary Ford Early Learning and Family Center, and Julie Sorensen (Third Grade Reading Teacher) from Matilda F. Dunston Elementary School.
One of those finalists will take over the reins from the district’s current Teacher of the Year, Katie Scheaffer (Thomas C. Cario Middle School). CCSD Superintendent Anita Huggins presented each finalist with flowers, balloons, and a plaque. At each stop along the route, live announcements and updates were provided on the District’s social media platforms. Photos from the day can also be found there.
Bradley Blake (WAHS)…