DD2 celebrates ROOKIE Teachers of the Year!

Congratulations to these exceptional first-year educators. Interviews will be held in April to determine the District Honor Rookie Teachers of the Year. 

2026 ROOKIE Teachers of the Year: 🎉

• Alston-Bailey Elementary School - Iyanna Gibbs
• Alston Middle School - Libby Finsen
• Alston Middle School - Ashtyn Hock
• Ashley Ridge High School - Jillian Broyles
• Beech Hill Elementary - Gracelyn Kuskey
• Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School - Caitlyn Link
• DuBose Middle School - Briana Bluemel
• DuBose Middle School - David DaCosta
• East Edisto Middle School - Emilie Luscomb
• Eagle Nest Elementary School - Emily King
• Fort Dorchester Elementary School - Ashton Palencia
• Fort Dorchester High School - Dr. Ian Mahaffey
• Fort Dorchester Elementary School - Kaylyn Cox
• Gregg Middle School - Elizabeth Grider
• Joseph R. Pye Elementary School - Ashley Parker
• Knightsville Elementary School - Sarah Swilling Nunn
• Newington Elementary School - Brianna Nowicki
• Oakbrook Elementary School - Stephanie Sanders
• Rollings Middle School of the Arts - Maralee Barela
• River Oaks Middle - Emily Folk
• Summerville Elementary School - Valeria Hummel
• Sand Hill Elementary School - Mkaylah Pinckney
• Summerville High School - Keri Herman
• Spann Elementary School - Piper Ferguson
• Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School - Kai Mattinson