Greenwood Charter Academy (GCA) parent Ms. Chelsea Blakeley was named the 2025 Lynn Higgins Volunteer of the Year at the Charter Institute at Erskine’s Awards Banquet on Thursday night. Blakeley was nominated for this statewide award by her school community. Kirsten Mobley, GCA Principal, shares that Blakeley spends “all of
The Charter Institute is excited to highlight Mr. Bradley Smith of Mevers School of Excellence as our April Teacher of the Month! Now in his third year at Mevers, he teaches World Geography to 7th graders with a focus on connection, curiosity, and community. “I believe that students learn best
COLUMBIA, SC – On Wednesday, April 23, the Charter Institute at Erskine Board officially approved the application for Rise Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (RISE), a new public charter school in Sumter dedicated to developing entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow. The school will serve students in grades 6-12 and aims to foster innovation,
The Charter Institute is thrilled to announce Mrs. Cindy Reed of South Carolina Virtual Charter Schools (SCVCS) as our March Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Reed began her career in education over 25 years ago, combining her passion for teaching and her love of math to become a high school
An exciting partnership was recently announced to bring new learning opportunities to students in Fairfield County between Midlands STEM Charter School and the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. We recently talked to Chief Executive Officer Dr. TK Kennedy, Executive Director and Principal Chantell Berry, and Board Chair Kevin Thomas,
The Charter Institute recently spoke with Ms. Amanda Crum from South Carolina Connections Academy on how online learning is transforming education in South Carolina. A virtual education pioneer, Ms. Crum brings 21 total years of educational experience to SCCA, with 11 of those taking place in virtual education. Check out
The Charter Institute proudly recognizes Mitzi Faust of Calhoun Falls Charter School as our February Teacher of the Month! A dedicated and passionate educator, Ms. Faust has spent over 25 years sharing her love of learning with her middle school students. She believes every child has potential – her mission
