2022-23 Spartanburg School District Two Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Keeling from Chesnee Middle School on being selected
as our Spartanburg School District 2 Teacher of the Year! #D2DifferenceMaker
She is the Band Director at CMS.
“It was unbelievable,” Keeling said of receiving the honor. “I was in awe. I looked around the stage and thought how wonderful all these teachers are. I didn’t think it was me they were calling.”
Keeling gave credit for her success to her CMS Family.
“The teachers here have my back. They believe in me, more so than I believe in myself. It is wonderful to have such a great support group.”
Mrs. Keeling has been an educator for 8 years. She is also a D2 Graduate, which
makes this award even more special.
“I am excited and humbled by the fact that I get to represent all of the teachers in the district.”
Just a short while after being named Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Keeling was back in her room helping students try out musical instruments. She says her passion for teaching is something she hopes will inspire others to become educators.
“We need you. These students need you. You have a lot to offer the next generation. Become a Teacher, and be someone students can look up to.”