Mrs. Amanda Burdette, the Institute’s December Teacher of the Month, has spent twenty-one years in the classroom and is now in her ninth year at Brashier Middle College Charter High School. She currently teaches English I, English II Honors, and Teacher Cadets. Her interest in education began with her own
COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) Board of Directors has approved the transfer of three charter schools from the Limestone Charter Association during its board meeting on Thursday, November 13. “We’re excited to welcome these schools into our growing Institute family,” said Superintendent Cameron Runyan. “Their request
COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) Board of Directors unanimously voted Thursday, November 13, to renew the charter for Mevers School of Excellence (Mevers) for another ten years. This decision underscores the strong partnership between the Institute and Mevers, and their shared commitment to high-quality education. Since
COLUMBIA, SC – The Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) honored Veterans Day with the premiere of its documentary, Valor in Education. The film highlights veterans who have traded military service for the new mission of educating and mentoring students across South Carolina. Valor in Education is the first documentary in
For Mrs. Callie Lowery, teaching is a heartfelt commitment to compassion, connection, and a lifelong love of literature. Now in her 14th year of teaching and her fourth year with Odyssey Online Learning, Mrs. Lowery continues to create a learning environment where students feel supported and valued for who they
SIMPSONVILLE, SC. — Brashier Middle College Charter High School (Brashier), a National Blue Ribbon School and one of South Carolina’s highest-performing public high schools, welcomed Senator Ross Turner and Representative Chris Huff to campus on Monday, October 27. During the visit, Senator Turner and Representative Huff toured classrooms, spoke with
At Royal Live Oaks Academy (RLOA), Ms. Alanna Brown has quickly become a shining example of what it means to lead with passion, dedication, and conviction. A third-grade teacher who specializes in all core subjects, Ms. Brown brings four years of teaching experience to her classroom as she continues in
