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Sawnsurae Lowe Elected to SC Learns Board

Sawnsurae Lowe was elected to a two-year term on the SC Learns Board. A parent of students at Cyber Academy of South Carolina, Sawnsurae looks forward to her role on the board.

‘’I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with fellow board members to enhance educational standards and drive student achievements, ensuring the institution's mission and goals are met effectively.’’

 

As a Board of Directors member, Sawnsurae brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of fostering academic excellence. With her background in education, she possesses valuable skills in strategic planning, policy development, and organizational leadership. 

 

Sawnsurae is a Bilingual Instructional Facilitator & Educator with over 13 years of dedicated teaching experience. A seasoned educator proficient in creating and delivering engaging lesson plans across a diverse range of subjects. Her expertise is further bolstered with Certifications in TEFL/TESOL, Computer/Course Design, and a proven leader in Standardized Test Preparation. 

 

Currently employed by MasteryPrep, Sawnsurae assists students in achieving college-ready scores on standardized tests, including; ACT, NC MATH, LEAP, TSIA 2, SAT, etc. Providing individualized support and essential test-taking skills to students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs. 

 

Sawnsurae is involved in spearheading the facilitation of product development to educators. Her engaging the educators in the product development process has lead to the creation of more effective educational tools and resources. She has successfully supported numerous students in securing Florida's Bright Futures Scholarships, collectively providing upwards of $3,000,000 in scholarship funding. Resulting in her achievement has of the Award of Excellence in Programming from the Carolina Youth Coalition. 

 

Sawnsurae's passion for working with students and empowering them to achieve their goals is truly admirable. By traveling all over the country to deliver lectures and assistance in high schools, universities, and other educational institutions, She is making a significant impact on the lives of her community and beyond.


OpEd: How Erskine's Charter Institute is raising 'global awareness' of S.C. students

CEO David Crook wrote an opinion letter recapping a trip district leaders took to London to learn about school choice and increasing student achievement from their English counterparts. Read the opinion letter here

Making Connections Outside of a Virtual Classroom

The annual "snail mail" Valentine's Day card exchange, organized by the CASC PTSO, is growing every year! Check out how our students celebrated the special day by creating Valentine's cards for classmates!

CASC Student Charts Unique Path to Academic Success

There's a reason our mission is, "To provide an individualized virtual education...regardless of circumstance". Hear how CASC student Lee has been able to thrive in a virtual learning environment!

Jamie Scorsone Named Executive Director

Congratulations to Jamie Scorsone on her new role as Executive Director of Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC)! 👏

Jamie Scorsone is a dedicated professional who has devoted nine years of service to CASC, making significant contributions to the institution's academic excellence and overall growth. Having progressed through various roles, Jamie most recently held the position of Senior Director of Academics, where she played a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape at CASC. Her commitment to fostering a robust learning environment paved the way for her recent appointment as the Executive Director of the Cyber Academy of South Carolina. In her new role, Jamie is proud to lead an institution that serves over 3,500 students, ensuring they receive a high-quality education in the dynamic field of virtual learning.