Mauldin High Educator Named Teacher of the Year Finalist

Alyson Nelson, an Anatomy, Physiology & Biology teacher at Mauldin High has been picked as a finalist for Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year, the district announced.

Nelson, who has six years' experience, joins nine others vying for the honor. Nlson holds a bachelor's in science teaching from Clemson, and a masters in educational technology from Boise State University.

The process of selecting the ten finalists began last fall when schools and centers selected their individual Teacher of the Year. These teachers submitted applications which addressed their educational history and professional development, a professional biography, community involvement, philosophy of teaching, education issues and trends, the teaching profession, and a personal message to educators and the general public. 

Applications were reviewed by a Screening Committee and a Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will choose the next Teacher of the Year after participating in classroom observations and individual interviews with the ten finalists.

The announcement naming Greenville County’s 2013-14 Teacher of the Year will be made in August.

Joining Nelson are: Angie Cooley, music teacher at Mitchell Road Elementary; Anne Kelsey-Zibert, seventh grade social studies teacher at Northwest Middle; Adam Massey, business teacher at Greer High; Libba Mattison, science teacher at J. L. Mann High Academy; Clint Nalley, seventh grade science teacher at Bryson Middle; Kim Phillips, special education teacher at Bethel Elementary; Tom Rogers, science and math teacher at Southside High Academy; Mandy Waters, first grade teacher at Westcliffe Elementary; and Jan Woodward, dance teacher at The Fine Arts Center.