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We want to celebrate Dr. Palladino!

She is an amazing human and an exceptional educator. Her students are all the evidence one needs to see that! Congratulations to you, your school, your students, and your community!

We are excited to share that Dr. Christie Palladino, biomedical science teacher at Aiken County Career and Technology Center and the 2027-2028 South Carolina State Teacher of the Year, as a part of the Core Program Class of 2027 for Leadership South Carolina.

Leadership South Carolina is the state’s premier leadership development program, bringing leaders together to explore opportunities and challenges shaping South Carolina’s future. The eight-month program brings distinguished business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education and community leaders together with immersive sessions across the state.

“Dr. Christie Palladino represents the very best of public education and the extraordinary impact a dedicated teacher can have on students, a school, and an entire community,” Aiken County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy shared. “Her ability to connect students with meaningful opportunities in biomedical science and help them see possibilities for their futures has strengthened career and technical education across Aiken County. As South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year, Dr. Palladino continues to make us incredibly proud, and her selection for Leadership South Carolina’s Core Program Class of 2027 is another well-deserved recognition of her leadership and commitment to others. We are fortunate to have her representing Aiken County Public Schools and educators across our state.”

Read the full article on our website: www.acpsd.net/leadership-sc

William Penn Middle School Receives National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Excellence in Career Connected Learning William Penn Middle School has been named a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, recognizing its commitment to expanding student access, engagement, and achievement through innovative, career-connected STEM education.

We are ready for another STEMtastic school year with our Innovators! Doors open at 9:00 am. All students will come through the cafeteria doors. We are so excited! See you soon!



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🚨 EPISODE DROP ALERT 🚨

The latest episode of InspirED: A PLTW Podcast dropped today!

What you'll hear:
🔺 creative ideas on how to engage the community in supporting your programs/schools
🔺 ideas on how to GROW your programs
🔺 insights on high-demand skills and how PLTW BioMed students consistently succeed at the next level
🔺MUCH MORE!

🔍 Find it on our YouTube Channel or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Please join us in welcoming Molly Vavak as the new Community Engagement Specialist for KC STEM Alliance!

A proud North Kansas City School District and Project Lead The Way alum, Molly’s connection to STEM began right here in the Kansas City region. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Arkansas, where she developed a passion for communication, outreach, and community impact.

In her role with KC STEM Alliance, Molly will manage our social media channels and newsletter to help share the incredible work happening across our STEM ecosystem.

Molly is excited to join the KC STEM Alliance team and support the mission of connecting students, educators, families, and partners across the region. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter below to stay connected!

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