Patricia Carswell

Dedicated teacher possessing expertise in classroom management, curriculum design and development and differentiated instruction. Enthusiastic educator skillful in designing challenging and enriching activities for students. Commended for flexible teaching style and willingness to work beyond call of duty.

• Top Five finalist for Columbia County Teacher of the Year
• Two time Teacher of the Year for Blue Ridge Elementary School Savannah River Company Excellence in Teaching Mini Grant
• Junior League of Augusta Field Trip Grant
• Renaissance Learning Grant
• Columbia County Grant
• University System of Georgia Reading Consortium Reading Forum Presenter
• Member of State of Georgia Educational Committee: Language Arts Curriculum Revision Committee Georgia Performance Standards K-5, Kindergarten Assessment Revision Committee
• Member of Columbia County Educational Committees: Language Arts Curriculum Committee, Science Curriculum Committee, Foreign Language Committee
• National Board Certified Teacher Early Childhood Generalist
• Research Paper on National Science Standards published in the National Science Teachers Association magazine
• Accelerated Reading Classroom Performance Award