GSSM’s Dr. Elaine Parshall Named NCSSS Teacher Of The Year

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces that Dr. Elaine Parshall, an engineering instructor known for her innovative teaching and transformative mentorship, has been named the NCSSS Teacher of the Year by the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS).

Since joining GSSM in 2014, Dr. Parshall has significantly expanded the school’s engineering and robotics programs, from 2 courses to 10 and from 25 to 135 students. Additionally, she has increased the number of robotics teams to four. Under her leadership, these teams have collectively achieved outstanding success, including three state championships and a trip to the World Championships. In 2024 alone, 80 students, nearly 30% of the school’s population, applied to join robotics. Dr. Parshall’s mentorship extends beyond the GSSM campus, as her students also mentor robotics teams across South Carolina, helping to build a robust STEM community statewide.

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