IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar.
Chosen through a competitive statewide application process, Dr. Jacobs expressed her excitement about the opportunity. “I am beyond excited to be chosen as a STAR teacher as one of only ten teachers in the state for Fall 2024,” she said. “It’s an incredible honor, and I can’t wait to participate in this unique opportunity. I hope to connect with fellow educators who share my passion for inspiring students. This experience will not only enrich my own practice but also empower me to make an even greater impact in my classroom.”
The STAR Seminar, scheduled for October 28-November 1, 2024, on Seabrook Island, is a bi-annual reward and recognition program for outstanding veteran teachers in South Carolina. Sponsored by the Foundation for Professional Development and the Palmetto State Teachers Association, the program aims to strengthen educators’ commitment to the profession while offering personal and professional growth opportunities.
Since its inception in 1994, more than 550 educators have participated in STAR Seminars. The five-day retreat is funded through private contributions to the Foundation for Professional Development.
