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
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