Lee Central High science teacher named district's top teacher
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BISHOPVILLE - Lee County School District named its district-level Teacher of the Year and those for each school at its opening ceremony last week.
Lee Central High School's science teacher Mark Davidson was named the district Teacher of the Year as well as LCHS' on the anniversary of his 33rd year in education.
The Lee County native earned the master's plus 30 teacher's certification from Clemson University, a Master's in Secondary Education (Secondary Science) and a Bachelor's in Biology from Francis Marion University. Davidson was named valedictorian of the Bishopville High School Class of 1981.
When asked what attributes make him a good teacher, Davidson said, "I believe that the main attribute that I have been blessed with is the ability to build relationships. I am honored to have many colleagues and friends in all walks of life and to realize an impactful influence for many students."
Reading coach Greta Hutcheson of West Lee Elementary School was named Teacher of the Year for her school.
Kevin Luckey, English and language arts teacher, was named Teacher of the Year at Lee Central Middle School.
Capreshia McCall, 5K teacher, was named Teacher of the Year at Lower Lee Elementary School.
First-grade teacher Tracey Tate is the Teacher of the Year for Dennis Elementary School.
Perfect attendance employees were also recognized: Mary Arthur, Verna Vanessa Bostic and Cheronda Scarborough of DES; Gwendolyn Frederick, Barbara Jackson and Charlesena King of LLE; Ella Wilson of WLE; Roslyn McElveen from LCMS; Anjennette James, Teriann Nash, Virginia Rogers and Lurma Swinney of LCHS; and Mary Boykin, Dayatra Kelly, Keyon Thomas and Walter Salter of the Transportation Department.