Sumter teacher racks up awards

Shasta Smith, Sumter School District's 2018-19 Teacher of the Year, was named the September Star Teacher of the Month. She was a guest on the Good Morning Sumter Show on WDXY AM 1240 and FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress.

Smith is a seven-year teaching veteran who serves as the math instructional coach at High Hills Elementary School. She leads professional development and coaches for Girls on the Run. She says she thinks every child needs a champion, someone in their corner to fight for them, to cheer them on and to lift them up.

The Star Teacher program is sponsored by Community Broadcasters and Staples.