Palmetto State Teachers Association Hosts Legislative Hill Day to Advocate for Educators and Students

On Wednesday, February 4, 2025 Palmetto State Teachers Association hosted  the Palmetto State School Counselor Association for a Legislative Hill Day event at the South Carolina State House in Columbia.  The educators met with  legislators who spent time discussing educational issues and answering questions as well as toured the Senate Chambers . PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs Patrick Kelly shared a Legislative Update focusing on legislation directly affecting school districts across South Carolina. 

The group was introduced by Representative Shannon Erickson (R-Beaufort) in the House of Representatives and  Senator Tameika Isaac-Devine (D-Richland) in the Senate. Craig King, PSTA Director of Teacher Leadership, and PSTA Director of Association Activities Toni Chewning served as hosts as the group used their educator voices to advocate for the profession and the students of South Carolina! 

Palmetto State Teachers Association is the largest professional education association for teachers in South Carolina.  PSTA provides professional benefits to support its members throughout their careers in education. More information can be found at www.palmettoteachers.org. 

Clinton High School Junior/Senior Counselor Sallie Wiggins with Representative Doug Gilliam

Cover photo: School Counselors with  Senator Tameika Isaac-Devine (D-Richland)