GREEN Charter School Simpsonville Kindergarten Program Named Best in South Carolina

A local charter school is celebrating a major statewide achievement as its early childhood educators take home top honors.

GREEN Charter School Simpsonville’s 2025–2026 Kindergarten team has been officially recognized as South Carolina’s Best Pre-K/Kindergarten Program for 2026. The prestigious designation was awarded by the Guide to South Carolina as part of their annual “Best of South Carolina” awards.

School officials stated that the honor serves as a direct reflection of the dedication, commitment, and excellence demonstrated daily by its early childhood faculty.

The award-winning educators recognized for this achievement include:

• Kelsey Slaton

• Rachel Tabor

• Kaitlyn Gibson

• Kim White

• DeeDe McDowell

• Jessica Sammons

• Trinity Catania

• Lauren Posta

In the announcement, the administration extended its gratitude to the school’s dedicated staff, supportive families, and exceptional students for collaborating to make the achievement possible and for fostering an environment where young learners love to learn, grow, and thrive.