Success Coach Earns Superintendent's Game Changer Award

A high school student success coach has earned a top honor from the Cherokee County Superintendent of Schools!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower this week presented the 2023 Game Changer Award for Instructional Support to Kim Boehman, who serves as River Ridge High School’s student success coach.  

Four Game Changer awards are presented by Dr. Hightower each year: Instructional Support, to an employee who serves in a support staff role, Instructional Excellence to a classroom teacher, Instructional Leadership to a school or district leader and Instructional Advocacy to a non-CCSD employee.

Formerly known as graduation coaches, a high school student success coach provides support to students at risk of not graduating on time.  They work with teachers, counselors and other staff to ensure the student has the needed support to finish required coursework successfully.

“We’re so proud of Kim and they great work she does to get students who are off track back on and across the finish line!” Dr. Hightower said of Ms. Boehman, a former English teacher for River Ridge HS, who joined CCSD in 2021.  “She is well-loved and respected by students, families and her colleagues for the care, dedication and resourcefulness she demonstrates daily.  Our success coaches are game changers, and Kim is at the top of her game.”

Dr. Hightower surprised Ms. Boehman in front of her colleagues at their morning faculty meeting, where he was joined in praising her by Principal Todd Miller.  She was presented with a special plaque to celebrate the honor. 
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