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The South Carolina Bar Law Related Education (LRE) Division has recognized two educators for their work with their students and the law. Linsy Dooley from River Bluff High School in Lexington was named the High School Teacher of the Year, and Elizabeth Good from Buist Academy in Charleston was named the Middle School Teacher of the Year. Both of these educators will be awarded $1,000 from the LRE Division.
The LRE Teacher of the Year Awards are presented to teachers who have fostered public understanding of the values of the legal and judicial systems; stimulated a deeper sense of individual responsibility in students; encouraged and supported LRE programs; and increased communication among students, fellow educators and those working in the legal system.
Linsy Dooley—River Bluff High School
Linsy Dooley has implemented LRE programs in her classroom for over 10 years and serves as the head coach for River Bluff High School’s We the People program. The team has won the state competition three consecutive years and has traveled to Washington, D.C. to defend the Constitution on a national level.
Dooley is highly revered by the River Bluff High School faulty and surrounding community for her dedication to bettering her students and the community far beyond the walls of her classroom.
“Ms. Dooley is a natural born educator,” said Dr. Luke Clamp, River Bluff High School’s principal. “Her dedication to learning and eagerness to serve is transparent in all of her actions and professional endeavors.”
Elizabeth Good—Buist Academy
Elizabeth Good has led Buist Academy’s Middle School Mock Trial team for six years. Along with the mock trial team, Good conducts a bimonthly Advisory class where she mentors approximately 15 students and encourages them to take responsibility in the community.
Good is praised by her colleagues at Buist Academy and her current and former students. Her love for teaching reaches the community through her students as she teaches them to be active citizens.
“No teacher I know is more immersed in the world around her, and no teacher better immerses her students in that world than Mrs. Good,” said Buist Academy teacher Christopher Garner.
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