Mission
To promote the improvement of education for the students of Greenville County Schools by encouraging educators in four professional areas: 1) advocacy, 2) communication, 3) leadership, and 4) outreach.
Vision
The Teacher Forum exists to encourage educators to become actively involved in the leadership and advocacy of our profession. The forum facilitates greater communication and understanding regarding state and local educational policies and goals by providing opportunities for teachers to communicate with each other, central office administration, educational leaders, and the communities we serve.
Membership
The Teacher Forum is comprised of all current school level Teachers of the Year. The forum meets as a whole twice a year and is chaired by the previous year’s District Teacher of the Year. The forum is guided by a Leadership Council which meets monthly with Central Office staff. The Leadership Council consists of past and present GCS District Teachers of the Year (permanent membership), GCS Top Ten Teachers of the Year (2 year term), and ten at-large members elected annually from previous Leadership Council membership (1 year term).
Goals
Advocacy – To increase professional awareness and provide support for teachers
Communication – To foster communication between school and district stakeholders
Leadership – To promote and support teacher leadership within and beyond the school setting
Outreach – To build relationships between school, community and business partners
Forum Activities
Fall and Spring GCS Teacher Forum Workshops
Central Office Updates
School Board Appreciation Dinner
Voter Drive and Initiatives
Legislative Panels and Updates
Annual Teacher Cadet Conference for Future Teachers
Volunteer Drives – Public Education Partners (PEP), Frazee Dream Center, F.I.K.E., Mentor Greenville, and Upstate Circle of Friends