Congratulations DD2 Teachers of the Year!

DDTwo celebrates these remarkable educators for their dedication and passion for teaching. Being named a school-level Teacher of the Year is a significant honor, and we look forward to recognizing one of these exceptional teachers as our District Teacher of the Year in May! #TeamDorchester

2026 Teachers of the Year:

• Dorchester County Adult Education: Kevin Burke
• Alston-Bailey Elementary School: Kristen Barrett
• Alston Middle School: Jennifer Santmyer
• Ashley Ridge High School: Bernard (BJ) Bellush
• Beech Hill Elementary: Chrissy Fortner
• Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School: Jaylyn Irving
• DuBose Middle School: Audrey Phillips
• Eagle Nest Elementary School: Margurite Vidakovich
• East Edisto Middle School: Cassidy Harris
• Flowertown Elementary School: Marilyn McNally
• Fort Dorchester Elementary School: Andrew Kephart
• Fort Dorchester High School: Janel Raquet
• Gregg Middle School: Brenna Bourgeois
• Joseph R. Pye Elementary School: Emily Peidl
• Knightsville Elementary School: Amanda Chacon
• Newington Elementary School: Vanessa Mijango
• Oakbrook Elementary: Jennifer Arkley
• Oakbrook Middle School: Chalcie Parsons
• RISE Academy: Kimberly Bender
• River Oaks Middle: Maria Barnes
• Rollings Middle School of the Arts: Alison VanArsdalen
• Sand Hill Elementary School: Kimberly Gerhardt
• Spann Elementary School: Jessica Parler
• Summerville Elementary School: Megan Morgan
• Summerville High School: Julie Sammartano
• William M. Reeves Jr. Elementary School: Jenny Cooper
• Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School: Jennifer Dunfe