Columbia, SC – State Superintendent of Education Molly M. Spearman announced that Jennifer Wise, a teacher at Hand Middle School in Richland School District One, is a finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award.

 

“Jennifer is a very special middle school teacher and is a great representative of Richland One,” said Spearman.  “Her love of Mathematics and teaching began in high school, and I am proud that she is a mentor to her students and peers today,” said Spearman.

 

Jennifer Wise is a 7th and 8th grade Mathematics teacher at Hand Middle School in Richland School District One.  Jennifer always wanted to help and work with children.  She recognized her desire to become a Math educator during her junior year in high school while tutoring her peers after-school.   She helps her students see the role Math plays in their life by engaging in real world problems.  Jennifer has served in a number of leadership roles including serving on the Mathematics Standard Review Board, School Wellness Council, and Professional Learning Community Facilitator.

  

The state’s winner receives $25,000 and gets to drive a brand new BMW for one year while advocating for teachers across South Carolina.

 

Photo caption: L-R: School board member Pamela Adams; State Superintendent Molly Spearman; Richland District One Finalist Jennifer Wise; Principal Jody Davidson; and Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon.