2011 WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

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Dick Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education and Governor of South Carolina; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; and Jim Rex, former State Superintendent of Education
Dick Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education and Governor of South Carolina; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; and Jim Rex, former State Superintendent of Education
Dick Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education and Governor of South Carolina; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; and Jim Rex, former State Superintendent of Education
Representatives from American Reading Company, creator of 100 Book Challenge implemented by Clinton Elementary School, a finalist for the award
Representatives from American Reading Company, creator of 100 Book Challenge implemented by Clinton Elementary School, a finalist for the award
Representatives from American Reading Company, creator of 100 Book Challenge implemented by Clinton Elementary School, a finalist for the award
Amanda Phillips, Executive Director of Cambium-Voyager, creator of the Language! program used at West Ashley High School in Charleston, an award semi-finalist
Amanda Phillips, Executive Director of Cambium-Voyager, creator of the Language! program used at West Ashley High School in Charleston, an award semi-finalist
Amanda Phillips, Executive Director of Cambium-Voyager, creator of the Language! program used at West Ashley High School in Charleston, an award semi-finalist
C.C. Bates, Director, and Kathleen Grant, Program Coordinator, Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center for South Carolina
C.C. Bates, Director, and Kathleen Grant, Program Coordinator, Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center for South Carolina
C.C. Bates, Director, and Kathleen Grant, Program Coordinator, Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center for South Carolina
Jane Turner, Executive Director, and Dr. Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA)
Jane Turner, Executive Director, and Dr. Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA)
Jane Turner, Executive Director, and Dr. Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement (CERRA)
Casey Crisp, Assistant Director, Bridges for a Brighter Future, and Cathy Stevens, Center for Education Policy and Leadership at the Riley Institute
Casey Crisp, Assistant Director, Bridges for a Brighter Future, and Cathy Stevens, Center for Education Policy and Leadership at the Riley Institute
Casey Crisp, Assistant Director, Bridges for a Brighter Future, and Cathy Stevens, Center for Education Policy and Leadership at the Riley Institute
Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds, welcoming everyone
Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds, welcoming everyone
Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds, welcoming everyone
Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman, providing background on the WhatWorksSC project
Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman, providing background on the WhatWorksSC project
Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman, providing background on the WhatWorksSC project
The Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence was presented by The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds
The Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence was presented by The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds
The Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence was presented by The Riley Institute at Furman and South Carolina Future Minds
Secretary Riley discussing the WhatWorksSC project and telling his story of how he and Tunky worked tirelessly on improving education for all South Carolinians
Secretary Riley discussing the WhatWorksSC project and telling his story of how he and Tunky worked tirelessly on improving education for all South Carolinians
Secretary Riley discussing the WhatWorksSC project and telling his story of how he and Tunky worked tirelessly on improving education for all South Carolinians
Rachel Ray (far left), Principal, Clinton Elementary School, finalist, with several Clinton teachers and administrators
Rachel Ray (far left), Principal, Clinton Elementary School, finalist, with several Clinton teachers and administrators
Rachel Ray (far left), Principal, Clinton Elementary School, finalist, with several Clinton teachers and administrators
Representatives from Clemson University's Reading Recovery Training Center, finalist
Representatives from Clemson University's Reading Recovery Training Center, finalist
Representatives from Clemson University's Reading Recovery Training Center, finalist
Representatives of South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA, Winthrop University, award winner
Representatives of South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA, Winthrop University, award winner
Representatives of South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA, Winthrop University, award winner
Mike Brennan, President, BB&T South Carolina, presenting $10,000 to the award winner, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, to enhance their program
Mike Brennan, President, BB&T South Carolina, presenting $10,000 to the award winner, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, to enhance their program
Mike Brennan, President, BB&T South Carolina, presenting $10,000 to the award winner, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, to enhance their program
Jenna Hallman, Program Director for South Carolina Teaching Fellows, expressing her thanks for this award
Jenna Hallman, Program Director for South Carolina Teaching Fellows, expressing her thanks for this award
Jenna Hallman, Program Director for South Carolina Teaching Fellows, expressing her thanks for this award
(l-r) Robbie Barnett, Associate Vice President, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce; Secretary Riley; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, CERRA; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA; Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman; Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds
(l-r) Robbie Barnett, Associate Vice President, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce; Secretary Riley; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, CERRA; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA; Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman; Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds
(l-r) Robbie Barnett, Associate Vice President, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce; Secretary Riley; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development, CERRA; Mike Brenan, President, BB&T South Carolina; Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows, CERRA; Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Don Gordon, Executive Director, The Riley Institute at Furman; Trip DuBard, Executive Director, South Carolina Future Minds
Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development; and Jane Turner, Executive Director, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancment (CERRA)
Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development; and Jane Turner, Executive Director, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancment (CERRA)
Jenna Hallman, Program Director, South Carolina Teaching Fellows; Jennifer Garrett, Coordinator for Research and Program Development; and Jane Turner, Executive Director, Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancment (CERRA)
Don Gordon presenting $1,000 award to Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Don Gordon presenting $1,000 award to Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Don Gordon presenting $1,000 award to Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Clinton Elementary School, Lancaster: American Reading Company's 100 Book Challenge
Reading Recovery Training Center at Clemson University accepting their $1,000 award
Reading Recovery Training Center at Clemson University accepting their $1,000 award
Reading Recovery Training Center at Clemson University accepting their $1,000 award
The three 2011 Award finalists. Congratulations to all!
The three 2011 Award finalists. Congratulations to all!
The three 2011 Award finalists. Congratulations to all!
(l-r) Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Laura Callaway Hart; Alex James; Betsy Carpentier; Courtenay Williams; and Megan Dodgens
(l-r) Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Laura Callaway Hart; Alex James; Betsy Carpentier; Courtenay Williams; and Megan Dodgens
(l-r) Jane Turner, Executive Director, CERRA; Laura Callaway Hart; Alex James; Betsy Carpentier; Courtenay Williams; and Megan Dodgens
James Smith, South Carolina House of Representatives, and Sue Rex
James Smith, South Carolina House of Representatives, and Sue Rex
James Smith, South Carolina House of Representatives, and Sue Rex
Secretary Riley and his son, Ted
Secretary Riley and his son, Ted
Secretary Riley and his son, Ted
Everyone enjoying the wonderful food at the award reception
Everyone enjoying the wonderful food at the award reception
Everyone enjoying the wonderful food at the award reception
Enjoying camaraderie at the reception
Enjoying camaraderie at the reception
Enjoying camaraderie at the reception
Ted Riley and Mark Bounds, Deputy Superintendent for Educator Quality and Leadership for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
Ted Riley and Mark Bounds, Deputy Superintendent for Educator Quality and Leadership for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
Ted Riley and Mark Bounds, Deputy Superintendent for Educator Quality and Leadership for the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
(l-r) Terry Peterson, Megan Dodgens, Jacki Martin, Brooke Culclasure, Don Gordon, Courtenay Williams, Carol Asalon, Benny Walker, Secretary Riley, Jill Fuson and Cathy Stevens
(l-r) Terry Peterson, Megan Dodgens, Jacki Martin, Brooke Culclasure, Don Gordon, Courtenay Williams, Carol Asalon, Benny Walker, Secretary Riley, Jill Fuson and Cathy Stevens
(l-r) Terry Peterson, Megan Dodgens, Jacki Martin, Brooke Culclasure, Don Gordon, Courtenay Williams, Carol Asalon, Benny Walker, Secretary Riley, Jill Fuson and Cathy Stevens

First Annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award Celebration

Presented by the Riley Institute and South Carolina Future Minds

On October 26, 2011, former U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley named SC Teaching Fellows as the winner of the Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. Finalists America’s Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge at Clinton Elementary School and Clemson University Reading Recovery Training Center were also recognized.

2011 WhatWorksSC Award Finalists

South Carolina Teaching Fellows (Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement-CERRA)

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The mission of the program is to “recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities.” The Teaching Fellows program provides enrichment opportunities for promising future teachers, in addition...

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Clinton Elementary School: American Reading Company’s 100 Book Challenge

2011Finalist

Through renewed expectations for every student, new tools for principal instructional leadership, and measured parent involvement, Clinton Elementary School is making certain that African American males are taking the first essential steps toward college and...

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Clemson University Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center for South Carolina (CUTC)

2012Winner

The goal of Reading Recovery is to dramatically reduce the number of first-grade students who have extreme difficulty learning to reading and write and reduce the cost of these learners to educational systems. Students served...

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