IRMO – Spring Hill High School teacher Rebekah Gilliam has been named a finalist for the Jessie Williams Little “Leading the Way” Award for outstanding mentorship.
This statewide award was established in honor of Jessie Little, a Winthrop University alum, former faculty member, and veteran teacher, as a recognition of the critical role mentors play in going above and beyond to support preservice and new teachers.
Gilliam was one of eight people named a finalist for the award. While only one winner is named, three finalists receive Distinguished Achievement, four receive Honorable Mention. She was nominated for the award by Chapin High School English Teacher Sara Kimberlin…