A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor braden wilson, an eighth grade social studies teacher at palmetto middle school in anderson school district one, and to congratulate her for being named the south carolina teacher of the year.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that Anderson School District One teacher Braden Wilson was named the 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Ms. Wilson is an eighth grade history teacher at Palmetto Middle School; and

Whereas, Wilson credits her passion for teaching to the way one of her own teachers made history come alive. It is this legacy that inspires her to engage her students so they can become productive citizens who share her love of history as well as encourage them to make their own unique mark on history; and

Whereas, prior to starting her teaching career, she was a teaching fellow at Anderson University where she was the Social Studies Teacher Candidate of the Year. She earned a master's degree in teacher leadership from Walden University, as well as a master's degree in administration and supervision from Anderson University; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Teacher of the Year program celebrates excellence by honoring exceptional teachers at all levels. Wilson will serve the State for one year as an ambassador, sharing her knowledge and expertise while acting as a spokesperson for over 64,000 educators.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Braden Wilson, an eighth grade social studies teacher at Palmetto Middle School in Anderson School District One, and congratulate her for being named the South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Braden Wilson.

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