Georgetown County School District is proud to announce the five finalists for 2025-2026 GCSD Support Staff of the Year. These individuals have gone above and beyond in their roles, making a lasting impact on our schools, students, and community.
Congratulations to our finalists:
• Michelle Scott – Andrews Elementary
• Pamela Lance – Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy
• Vernessa Ford – Kensington Elementary
• Daphne Smith – McDonald Elementary
• Alicia Mercer – JB Beck Administration & Education Center
These finalists were selected from a group of outstanding school- and department-level Support Staff of the Year recipients. We are proud to recognize the following honorees:
• Othella Berry – Andrews High
• Karen Deas – Brown’s Ferry Elementary for the Creative & Performing Arts
• Heather Witherspoon – Carvers Bay Early College & Career High
• George Miller – Coastal Montessori Charter
• Dwayne Martin – GCSD Facilities and Maintenance Department
• Melissa Grier – Georgetown High
• Karen Simmons – Georgetown Middle
• Linda Vereen – Georgetown County Adult Education
• Shavonda Murray – Maryville Elementary
• Lisa Williams – Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion
• Thomas Small Sr – Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy
• D’Netta Vann – Rosemary Middle
• Kathleen Elmore – Sampit Elementary
• Jessica Yocum – Waccamaw Elementary
• Jennifer Gracia – Waccamaw Intermediate
• Jackilyn Grate – Waccamaw Middle
• Laverne Staggers – Waccamaw High
We thank each of these individuals for the vital roles they play in supporting education throughout our district. The 2025–2026 GCSD Support Staff of the Year will be announced at the “Of the Year” gala on May 8.
