Small-town Lexington County history teacher named SC teacher of the year

Small-town Lexington County history teacher named SC teacher of the year

A middle school history teacher from Lexington County District Three's Batesburg-Leesville Middle School was named the state's 2026 SC Teacher of the Year.

Lexington County teacher wins SC Teacher of the Year award • SC Daily Gazette

Corey Bedenbaugh, a Lexington County social studies teacher, speaks during the annual Teacher of the Year award ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Screenshot of SC Department of Education livestream)COLUMBIA — A Lexington County social studies teacher is South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year. Corey Bedenbaugh, who teaches eighth grade at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, was selected from a group of five finalists to receive a grand prize of…

South Carolina's Teacher of the Year ceremony - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s teacher of the year is from right here in the Midlands. In a ceremony this afternoon, (Thursday, April 24) Corey Bedenbaugh of Batesburg-Leesville Middle School received the honor. In addition to his duties as an 8th grade history teacher, Corey also founded “Bow-ties with Bedenbaugh,” a mentorship program that teaches life skills to young men, he coaches JV girls’ basketball and sponsors the student counc…

Dallas County Schools announces 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year winners

The Dallas County Schools district has announced the winners for its 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.