BY TODD SCHOLL
todd@cerra.org
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to senior Teacher Cadets who intend to become a classroom teacher in one of South Carolina's many public schools.
“The recipients of the Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship are the epitome of exemplary future teachers, and I look forward to welcoming these South Carolina homegrown teachers to the ranks of our state’s stellar educators,” notes Marcella Wine-Snyder, Program Director for the Teacher Cadet Program. “For over thirty years, South Carolina’s Teacher Cadet Program has endeavored to support education’s ubiquitous goal of providing high quality schools for all children in all neighborhoods by attracting the state’s best and brightest students to the teaching profession. At the center of every effective education system is the classroom teacher because a teacher’s impact outweighs all other influential factors on student learning. Without great teachers, our state simply cannot meet its education goals.”
Teacher Cadet instructors receive notification of the call for applications early each calendar year and all senior Teacher Cadets are eligible to apply. Thanks to the generosity of silent auction "shoppers" at two CERRA conferences and other donors who support the Teacher Cadet program, 2017 recipients will receive a one-time award of $1,000. The award is mailed directly to the recipient's college before August 1 and is applied to his or her account. Awards are determined based on the merits of scholarship, teacher recommendations, and a written essay. The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship is not "needs-based" and does not rely on the financial information of the Teacher Cadet’s family. Teaching Fellows may also be recipients of the Ken Bower Scholarship.
2017 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients
todd@cerra.org
The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to senior Teacher Cadets who intend to become a classroom teacher in one of South Carolina's many public schools.
“The recipients of the Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship are the epitome of exemplary future teachers, and I look forward to welcoming these South Carolina homegrown teachers to the ranks of our state’s stellar educators,” notes Marcella Wine-Snyder, Program Director for the Teacher Cadet Program. “For over thirty years, South Carolina’s Teacher Cadet Program has endeavored to support education’s ubiquitous goal of providing high quality schools for all children in all neighborhoods by attracting the state’s best and brightest students to the teaching profession. At the center of every effective education system is the classroom teacher because a teacher’s impact outweighs all other influential factors on student learning. Without great teachers, our state simply cannot meet its education goals.”
Teacher Cadet instructors receive notification of the call for applications early each calendar year and all senior Teacher Cadets are eligible to apply. Thanks to the generosity of silent auction "shoppers" at two CERRA conferences and other donors who support the Teacher Cadet program, 2017 recipients will receive a one-time award of $1,000. The award is mailed directly to the recipient's college before August 1 and is applied to his or her account. Awards are determined based on the merits of scholarship, teacher recommendations, and a written essay. The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship is not "needs-based" and does not rely on the financial information of the Teacher Cadet’s family. Teaching Fellows may also be recipients of the Ken Bower Scholarship.
2017 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients
Kennedy Hunt Burton attends West-Oak High School and plans to attend Anderson University, majoring in Multi-Categorical Special Education and playing collegiate softball. She has participated in an assortment of extracurricular activities while in high school, such as volleyball, basketball, and softball. Kennedy is an All-State athlete and a Wendy’s Heisman State Finalist. She is the current WOHS Student Body President, Beta Club President, and National Spanish Honors Society President. In addition, she is on the Student Advisory Committee for the district and is a member of the following organizations: the National Honors Society, the Interact Club, and the Varsity Letterman’s Club. She is a Special Olympics volunteer and a trained Peer Mediator. Most importantly, Kennedy sees with her heart and cannot wait to share her love of learning with children.
Cheley Elliott is a senior at Georgetown High School. She is a member of many school clubs and enjoys volunteer activities. She has had a passion for teaching since a young age and enjoys every opportunity she gets to educate the future generation. Once Cheley took Teacher Cadet and taught in a real classroom, she knew teaching was the perfect job for her. She plans to further her education by studying at Charleston Southern University in the fall, with a major in Music Education. By becoming a music teacher, Cheley believes she can inspire the next generation to have a strong appreciation for the arts.
Taea Fonkert attends Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville, South Carolina. She is a nationally competitive gymnast, a varsity competitive cheerleader, and a member of the track and field team. She is a part of several honor societies including National Honor Society and was named a Junior Marshall for the class of 2017. She was also named Miss Distinguished Young Women of South Dorchester County. Taea actively volunteers around her school, in her community, and in a local elementary school. She is majoring in elementary education at the University of South Carolina (Columbia) in the fall.
Ashleigh Hartsell will be attending Anderson University in the fall. She attended Eastside High School where she was involved in student government and lacrosse. She fell in love with student government and the chance it gave her to serve both her school and community. She plans to major in elementary education and serve her community by being a constant encourager to its youngest members.
Sara Taylor will be graduating as the Salutatorian of Mauldin High School. She plans to attend Anderson University where she hopes to double major in Secondary Math Education and Spanish. During her Teacher Cadet field experience, she worked with students in both a kindergarten class and a high school AP Calculus class. She is a proud member of several clubs, including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Educators Rising.
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