Reaching Out for a Hero

Aspire to Inspire is a bold call to action to help shape the future of South Carolina. Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is having a positive impact on their students.

Professional Programs to Shape Your Path

We believe teaching is the most important job in the world. After all, teachers are known for their superhuman feats of student guidance and instruction. How did they gain these exceptional abilities? Many began with one of these outstanding programs. Each was created to provide resources for those who are considering a career in teaching – as well as financial assistance, academic support and job placement assistance. Take your love of learning to the next level. Be an inspiration for students, just like a favorite teacher may have been for you.

Our partner, TEACH South Carolina (TeachSC), is a program that provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. When you sign up, you get perks like one-on-one coaching, up to $100 back in fee reimbursements towards expenses related to applying to our program (including testing and fingerprints), and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship!

To get your application fee paid back, you just have to create a TeachSC account here before you apply to a preparation pathway. Once you have subscribed to TeachSC and applied to your pathway of choice, you can submit your application fee reimbursement and apply for the TEACH South Carolina scholarship!

An initiative to increase and broaden teacher backgrounds and diversity, especially within lower-performing elementary schools. Program participants are mostly from among underserved, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.

The most established teacher recruitment program in the country, its mission is to recruit, retain and advance South Carolina educators. Here, you can explore an array of services and programs for the advancement of teachers from middle schools and throughout their professional careers.

Want to Learn More?

Use the contact form on the South Carolina Department of Education website to request more information about Aspire to Inspire.