Greenville County Schools Names 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year
Greenville County Schools has named Mary Grace Carlson, a government and economics teacher at Carolina High, as its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year. The selection process involved applications reviewed by committees, with the top 10 finalists announced in March.

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 6, 2026 —
Greenville County Schools has announced Mary Grace Carlson, a government and economics teacher at Carolina High School, as the recipient of its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year award.
The selection process for the prestigious honor involved a thorough review of applications submitted by educators across the district. Committees were responsible for evaluating these submissions to identify the most outstanding candidates.
In March, the district announced the top 10 finalists who had advanced in the competitive selection process. Carlson, who teaches government and economics at Carolina High, ultimately earned the top distinction.
Further details regarding the specific criteria used by the committees or any additional recognition for Carlson were not immediately provided.
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