Jennifer Tyree, a biology professor at Central Carolina Technical College, was recognized as Collegiate Educator of the Year at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala. Serving on both the main Sumter campus and the remote Kershaw County campus, Tyree has worked on a variety of programs including nursing, surgical technology and environmental biology.

Outside of the classroom, Tyree has supported the college’s biology club, participating in college-wide events and organizing community service projects. Tyree has also changed the overall education experience at CCTC by creating and updating the department-wide basic anatomy and physiology course.

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