High school students commit to teaching profession
May 9, 2022
In a ceremony similar to one held for student-athletes, student teachers in Richland School District Two recently signed certificates recognizing their commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. Richland Two proudly welcomed 23 new educators on Future Educators Signing Day earlier this month.
Senior Chief Human Resources Officer, Shawn Williams says with the current teacher shortage, these new educators will be an asset to the district’s teaching staff. “Richland Two is doing everything possible to attract the best talent to our classrooms. This includes offering competitive salaries for teachers starting at $41,000 annually, benefits, and premier working conditions. We are fortunate to have 23 student-teachers sign certificates recognizing their commitment to the teaching profession,” said Williams.
2022 Future Educators and High Schools
- James “Eli” Ailshie, Blythewood
- Kaitlyn Blackwell, Westwood
- Katie Christian, Blythewood
- Justyn Colon-Rodriquez, Ridge View
- Matthew Davidson, Richland Northeast
- Anna Gillespie, Blythewood
- Nicolas Guinyard, Westwood
- Ta’Sadia Johnson, Richland Northeast
- Lauren Koger, Spring Valley
- Kennedy Mills, Westwood
- Haylea Morgan, Richland Northeast
- Joseline Paez, Blythewood
- Tia Pittman, Blythewood
- Mya Riley, Richland Northeast
- Andrew Rurey, Spring Valley
- Amari Sims, Richland Northeast
- Donald Squires, Richland Northeast
- Annika Stears, Blythewood
- Rachel Truitt, Blythewood
- Kearyn Washington, Ridge View
- Reagan Watson, Spring Valley
- Donnie Weston, Westwood
- Benjamin Woodle, Spring Valley
Richland Two’s Teacher Cadet Instructors are Suzanne Liggett and Jacquelyn Marsh, Blythewood; Stephanie Sharpe, Richland Northeast; Matt Tinneny, Ridge View; Regina Dilley, Spring Valley; and Jennifer Tinneny, Westwood.
