Richland Two Educators Head to the State House for Hill Day

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Palmetto State Teachers Association hosted the Richland School District Two Teacher Forum for a Legislative Hill Day event at the South Carolina State House in Columbia. The educators met with Representative Hamilton Grant (D-Richland) who spent time discussing educational issues and answering questions.  

PSTA Director of Governmental Affairs Patrick Kelly shared policy information focusing on legislation directly affecting school districts across South Carolina. The teachers attended the Senate Education Committee where the agenda included discussion of S.692 (The Education Scholarship Trust Fund). The group was recognized by Representative Grant in the House of Representatives. 

Craig King, PSTA Director of Teacher Leadership, and PSTA Director of Association Activities Toni Chewning served as hosts as the group used their educator voices to advocate for the profession and the students of South Carolina! 

Palmetto State Teachers Association is the largest professional education association for teachers in South Carolina.  PSTA provides professional benefits to support its members throughout their careers in education. More information can be found at www.palmettoteachers.org. The Richland School District Two Teacher Forum is comprised of current School Teachers of the Year as well as the present and past District Teacher of the Year.