Horry County Schools names semifinalists for Teacher of the Year

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County Schools has named 10 semifinalists for its 2026 Teacher of the Year award.

The semifinalists are:

  • Jodi Rielly — Academy for the Arts, Science & Technology
  • James Walker — Aynor Middle School
  • Shelly Reathaford — Carolina Forest High School
  • Maurice Sheffield — Conway Middle School
  • Sandra Shores — Forestbrook Middle School
  • Michelle Bozio — Socastee Middle School
  • Tabitha Gilliard — South Conway Elementary School
  • Danielle McColl — St. James Intermediate School
  • Emily Riefler — St. James Middle School
  • JoLynn Prochaska — Ten Oaks Middle School

The semifinalists were chosen by the district’s Teacher of the Year selection committee. The group of semifinalists will be narrowed to finalists, with a winner to be announced in the spring.

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