BMS Teacher of the Year

Each year, a teacher is chosen to represent Bryson Middle School at the district level.
This person is selected by our Bryson Middle School  faculty in recognition of his or her outstanding teaching ability.

Dr. Dennewitz

2026-2027 Teacher of the Year

I have been teaching science for 30 years and truly love my job. 

I obtained my degree in Science Education and my Doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Southeastern University.  I also hold two M.Ed. degrees. The first is in Gifted and Talented Education from Converse University and the second is in School Leadership and Administration from the University of South Carolina. 

I teach 6th- and 7th-grade science.  My classes are typically "hands-on" accompanied by traditional teaching methods where problem-based learning, technology, literacy, mathematics, inquiry, and the arts are infused within the lessons when appropriate. 

I love learning new things and reading. I also enjoy coaching students in a virtual STEAM competition: eCybermission!

I look forward to a wonderful school year! 

Past Teacher of the Year

  • 2025-2026 Amy King
  • 2023-2024 Jennifer Poole
  • 2022-23 Kiara Lewis
  • 2021-22 Timyra Hudson
  • 2020-21 Alicia Sloan
  • 2019-20 Sherry Helms
  • 2018-19 Amber Beyhymer
  • 2017-18 Carla Washington
  • 2016-17 Fritzi Cole
  • 2015-16 James Kliewer