State names Billue finalist for S.C. Teacher of the Year
March 12, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Thursday, March 10, 2016, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Lexington High Teacher and District Teacher of the Year Sheryn Billue as she was teaching AP Statistics. Spearman came to tell Billue some exciting news. Billue is one of five finalists for State Teacher of the Year. Watch the announcement take place and learn more about her here.
At the annual gala on April 20, the State Teacher of the Year will be named. The teacher chosen as the state’s winner represents South Carolina during the National Teacher of the Year competition and throughout the year and receives $25,000 and a brand new BMW to use for one year while advocating for teachers across South Carolina.
Billue believes in using innovative techniques to reach all students, and her students get the very best educational experience each and every time they enter her classroom. Her calm demeanor and high expectations for students are a combination that works. Through thought-provoking, rigorous activities and real-world projects, she challenges students to work hard, excel and reach their goals.
By encouraging students and building a sense of community, Billue enables students to become leaders in their school and in the community. She wrote in her application, “I am committed to continuous improvement, and I owe it to my students, as well as the community, to bring excellence, consistency, diligence and warmth to my job.”
Currently an AP Statistics and International Baccalaureate Mathematics Teacher at Lexington High School, Billue has 19 years of educational experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in geography from Georgia State University and credentials from Benedict College’s Armed Forces Teacher Education and Recruitment Program. She is certified in mathematics and advanced placement and endorsed in gifted and talented. She also earned certified quality engineer and certified quality technician certifications from the Board of American Society for Quality.
She is a member of the American Statistics Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Mathematical Association of America, Palmetto State Teachers Association, and South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
