Stephanie Haecherl, NBCT

This is Mrs. Haecherl's 12th year in education. She is currently serving as the 2018 Charleston County School District Teacher of the Year and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Mrs. Haecherl received her Bachelor of Arts from Mars Hill College (currently Mars Hill University) and her Master of Education from Columbia College. She is a second grade teacher at Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary in Mount Pleasant, SC where she is passionate about incorporating STEAM into the regular classroom curriculum and writing grants to secure additional resources to support a creative, engaging, learning environment where every child can feel successful.

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January 22, 2019

As an educator, it is important to ensure that student learning extends beyond the regular classroom curriculum and standards. Students need to have opportunities for real world practice and application of skills that prepare them for life. They need to develop a strong sense of self, an ability to see different views, and a respect for the values, opinions, and feelings of others. With this in mind, it is essential for educators to recognize their authentic role as a facilitator of learning, free from biases and prejudices, so that students may come to their own understandings in their journey to…

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