2024-25 Spartanburg School District Two Teacher of the Year is Ashley Brady from Mayo Elementary!
“I was absolutely shocked,” Brady said. “I was surrounded by so many wonderful teachers that were all cheering each other on. So, to hear my name called was surreal.”
Mrs. Brady is a kindergarten teacher at Mayo Elementary School.
“It is absolutely amazing to have the opportunity to represent our district,” she said.
At our Welcome Back Convocation, Mrs. Brady was presented with a check for $4,500 courtesy of our community partner Thompson Turner Construction ! She said her true reward, however, is the opportunity to be an influencer for positivity in the lives of the children she teaches.
“As a kindergarten teacher I have the chance to help children and their families fall in love with school. I get to ignite a passion for learning. It is a blessing to be the first teacher for so many kids.”
Brady, a lifelong educator, encourages others to consider the profession if they are looking to pursue a career that can have such a profound effect on their community.
“The best thing about being an educator is that it really does matter,” Brady said. “You see the impact of what you do for years and years.” #D2DifferenceMakers