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Established in 1947, SCCTE is an organization devoted to helping teachers grow professionally, from building professional networks with teachers from around the state to sharing the latest information on literacy, our organization is focused on sustaining the work of our exemplary teachers across South Carolina.  We are a nonprofit, state affiliate for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), dedicated to supporting and enhancing English language arts instruction in the state of South Carolina.  We promote diverse learning opportunities that serve the various learning communities across the state.  Our board members hope SCCTE serves as a professional home for English educators in South Carolina.

WHAT WE DO

We host an annual professional conference focused on best practices, research, and issues that impact the teaching of English.  Our primary aim is collaboration with engaging keynote speakers, our members, educators of all levels, and exhibitors.  We hope that members not only attend but also present at the conference, sharing their insight and leadership and influencing change not only in student outcomes, but more importantly in how students see and change the world as South Carolina graduates.

 

SCCTE also recognizes the accomplishments of talented educators through our awards.  Please visit our awards section for more information on how to participate and nominate an outstanding educator for their work in literacy.

2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

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 PAST PRESIDENT

Dr. Kayla Hostetler

Aiken High School

khostetler@acpsd.net

Dr. Mary Styslinger

 PAST PRESIDENT

Dr. Mary Styslinger

University of South Carolina

mstyslin@mailbox.sc.edu

Melissa Tucker

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Melissa Tucker

Rock Hill High School

mtucker@rhschools.org

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PRESIDENT-ELECT

Avery Shorts

Summit Parkway Middle School

ashorts@richland2.org

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SECRETARY

Natasha Wilson

Kingstree High School

nwilson@wcsd.k12.sc.us

VICE PRESIDENTP of MEMBERSHIP

Kerwin Johnson

University of South Carolina

john2897@email.sc.edu

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TREASURER

Dr. Rebecca G. Harper

Augusta University

rharper7@augusta.edu

2025-2026 LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBERS

MIDLANDS DIRECTOR

Gina Turner

Midland Valley High School

rturner3@acpsd.net

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PEE DEE DIRECTOR

Lina Leonard

Socastee High School

LLeonard@horrycountyschools.net

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RETIRED TEACHERS LIASON

Jenny Elsdon

Laurens District High School

jdobbs@g.clemson.edu

LOW COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Gretchen Ayers

Horry County Schools

gayers@horrycountyschools.net

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UPSTATE DIRECTOR

Brittany Cuenin

Lander University

bcuenin@lander.edu

SCET Editor

Dr. Mary Styslinger

University of South Carolina

mstyslin@mailbox.sc.edu

CERRA/SCDOE LIASON

Grace Barry

Septima P. Clark Academy

grace_barry@charleston.k12.sc.us

CAROLINA WRITES Editor

Dr. Meagan Wagner

Riverside High School

drmegwagner@gmail.com

April Hamon

FUNDING COORDINATOR

April Harmon

Riverside High School

aaharmon@greenville.k12.sc.us

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MARKETING DIRECTOR: WEBSITE

Lorie Dukes

Kingstree High School

loriedukes1995@gmail.com

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MARKETING DIRECTOR: SOCIAL MEDIA

Dr. Sara Beth Dew

Irmo High School

sdew@lexrich5.org

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