Past Outstanding HOSA Advisors
Click here to review Past Outstanding HOSA Advisors from present to 1986.
2012 Outstanding SC HOSA Advisor March 2012
Lila Abraham: A Leader in Her Profession
Dedication: Spends whatever time or energy needed to be a successful HOSA advisor and health science teacher
• Positively impacted health science programs at Timmonsville High School and Blythewood High School (9 yrs)
• Chartered HOSA chapters at each program
• Achieved National Board Certification (2009)
• Former school nurse (17 yrs)
• Career Development Facilitator certification (8 yrs)
• CPR/First Aid Instructor
Confident: Exhibits trust in the leadership role inspiring confidence in others and draws out best efforts of her HOSA members
• HOSA local chapter advisor (9 yrs)
• Association for Career and Technical Education member (ACTE) (9 yrs)
• SC Association for Career and Technical Education (SC ACTE) (9 yrs)
• SC Health Science Educators Division (9 yrs)
• Treasurer (2005-07)
• President- Elect, President, and Past-President (2008-11)
Committed to Excellence: Maintains high standards for herself and the students she serves
• 2008 SC Outstanding New Health Science
Teacher of the Year
• 2008 SC ACTE New Career and Technical Teacher
of the Year
• 2011 SC Health Science Teacher of the Year
• 2011 SC ACTE Teacher of the Year
Motivator with Creativity: Ability to see things that others have not seen and lead followers in new direction
• Motivated numerous students to participate in the state and national HOSA competitive events program
• Produced three SC HOSA state officers
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place HOSA competitive events winners: CPR/First Aid, Dental Assisting, Extemporaneous Health Poster, Prepared Speaking, Job Seeking Skills, Veterinary Assisting, and Community Awareness
• Proud SC DHEC All Health Team $5,000 winner
• Created Two All Health Team commercials
• Participation in community health fairs
Under Ms. Abraham’s outstanding leadership at Blythewood High School, HOSA members leave high school with confidence that they can achieve their goals of becoming health professionals and contributing members of their communities!
SC HOSA Honorary Life Member
Introducing Sharon Clyburn, SC HOSA Honorary Life Member
Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success
SC HOSA relies on exceptional advisors and teachers to provide life-changing experiences for its student members.
This year, we honor Sharon Clyburn with a SC HOSA Honorary Life Membership. This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership. Over the past nine years, Ms. Clyburn has made significant contributions to the development of HOSA at the Applied Technology Education Campus (Camden) and in South Carolina. Ms. Clyburn has rendered excellent service as a local chapter advisor and the success of HOSA is due in large part to her efforts.
Distinguished Accomplishments and Service
Professional Career:
• 35 years in education and 11 years as a nurse “before joining the two best careers a person could have– nursing and education.”
• Masters in Nursing Administration plus 30 hours
• National Board Certification
• Association for Career and Technical Education member (national, state, and health science educators division)
• Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
• 100% placement rate for graduates seeking employment
HOSA service:
• Local chapter advisor (9 yrs)
• Competitive event manager
• Competitive event volunteer at national leadership conferences
• 2004 Outstanding SC HOSA Postsecondary Advisor
• Numerous state and national winners in the HOSA Competitive Events Program
Education awards:
• Kershaw County Honor Roll Teacher of the Year (1990-91)
• SC Federation of Licensed Practical Nursing Instructor of the Year Award (1992, 1997, 2001)
• ATEC Golden Apple Award
Ms. Clyburn’s vision for the practical nursing students she serves has impacted their lives beyond the classroom. Her support of the student organization has enhanced HOSA’s ability to promote career opportunities in healthcare, thereby helping HOSA members achieve their educational goals.
2012 SC HOSA Outstanding Partner of the Year – Trident Technical College
Trident Technical College – Dr. Hernandez
- A public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties
- An open-door institution of higher education serving approximately 17,000 students who have a wide variety of educational goals, from personal enrichment to career development to university transfer
- Curriculum includes programs in arts and sciences, agriculture, business, computer technology, engineering technology, health sciences, industrial technology, and public service
- Committed to being accessible and responsive to community needs, to foster student success, and comprehensive student services
Outstanding Service: Commitment to the organization
- Provider of SC HOSA Leadership Conference competitive events facilities
- Service of staff members as event managers and judges
Collaboration: Fosters a strong SC HOSA partnership
- Promotes HOSA within the college to expand opportunities
- Participates in activities directly related to high school health science education programs in the counties they serve
Personal Commitment: Dr. Richard Hernandez
- Dean of the Health Sciences Division
- Serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the South Carolina State Guard
- Areas of interest include tobacco related healthcare issues, healthcare manpower, multi-skilling in healthcare, migrant and minority access to health, and web-based delivery of healthcare information and training
- Recognizes and encourages the growth and development of SC HOSA members as the future healthcare leaders
2015 SC HOSA Idol
We are searching for the next SC HOSA Idol !!!
Submit a video of yourself singing the national anthem or a patriotic song that you would like to sing at our 2015 State Leadership Conference.
Send your video to: schosamedia@gmail.com by February 4, 2015 for a chance to become the next SC HOSA IDOL!
Your 2014-2015 Officer Team will notify our 2 SC HOSA Idols by February 9, 2015
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