The Institute Leaders Cohort

The 2025-2026 cohort

Christina Davis – American Leadership Academy Lexington

Deirdre McCullough – Belton Preparatory Academy

Alexandria Spry – Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Kaylin Norris – Calhoun Falls Charter School

Lindsey Ott – Clear Dot Charter School

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Deborah Cyrier – Clear Dot Charter School

Colby Wright – Clear Dot Charter School

Jennifer Hincapie – Cyber Academy of South Carolina 

David Crook – The Heron Institute

Jamie Scorsone – Cyber Academy of South Carolina

Nicki Batson – Heron Virtual Academy

Michael White – The Heron Institute

Jennifer Matthews – Heron Virtual Academy

David Wooten – Langston Charter Middle School

Dr. Jennifer Turney – Legacy Traditional School South Carolina

Dr. Lauren Prochak – Legacy Traditional School South Carolina

Jen Prince – Lowcountry Connections Academy

Julianne Lang – Lowcountry Leadership Charter School

Porsche Foxworth – Mevers School of Excellence

Kevin Thomas – Midlands STEM

Chantell Berry – Midlands STEM Charter School

Ashley Owings – Odyssey Online Learning

Andrea Amburn – Odyssey Online Learning

Rocky Cooper – Odyssey Online Learning

Sarah Zaengle – Odyssey Online Learning

Sarah Vann – Odyssey Online Learning

Dr. Karen Wicks – Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences Charter School

Anita Latham – South Carolina Virtual Charter School

Aimee Connell – 2025-2026 Nathan Yon Teacher of the Year

Melissa Moore – Thornwell Charter School

Toni Brandt – Virtus Academy

Dr. Fabien McGill – Willie Jeffries School of Excellence 

La’Aysha Jones – Willie Jeffries School of Excellence