Ten Oaks Middle School educator named Horry County's 2026 teacher of the year

Ten Oaks Middle School educator named Horry County's 2026 teacher of the year

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A sixth-grade science educator whose career path came to her at a summer camp getaway was named Horry County Schools' 2026 teacher of the year. "Standing here tonight is one of the greatest honors of my life," said JoLynn Prochaska of Ten Oaks Middle School. "My heart is abundantly filled with gratitude, with joy and humility knowing just how many extraordinary educators I'm surrounded by in this room and in this dis…

Horry County Schools' leaders push for higher teacher salaries as budget talks continue

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