Heart4Schools

International Teacher Welcome Basket List for Columbia Metro Churches

Fill a 1.5 bushel rectangular laundry basket with the following items: Drop off baskets and items by Monday, July 17 from 9am – noon at Spring Valley Baptist Church (91 Polo Road, Columbia). International Teacher Facts: Notes from International Teachers: “We were truly grateful when we received those welcome baskets. You don’t expect them, but…

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Showing Teacher Appreciation

Robbie Tweito, a member First Baptist Pickens and a volunteer for Heart4Schools, has been serving teachers and staff members in her local school district through various initiatives. Heart4Schools is a network of churches serving students and teachers in South Carolina. At a recent Heart4Schools gathering, Robbie explained how they started their mission. “We decided we

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Standing in the Gap for Students

Deer Park Baptist Church in North Charleston, SC has been serving teachers and students in North Charleston since 2016 through Heart4Schools. The ministry started with simple acts such as backpack buddies and reading partners, but soon shifted its focus to come alongside teachers, serving them and helping meet their needs. Cindy Watts, a member of

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Be A Teacher’s P.E.T.

Are you looking for a great way to connect your church family with your school partner? Invite them to become a “Teacher’s P.E.T.”! Riverbluff Church encourages our members to get involved in our school partnership with Oakbrook Elementary in a variety of ways. Many cannot participate in Reading Buddies or other activities, but everyone can

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Making a Difference as a Mentor

Heart4Schools is an SCBaptist ministry that serves teachers and students in various communities. Nancy Kalutz, a member of First Baptist Camden, has been working with Heart4Schools through her church since her retirement in 2017. Kalutz’s church partners with a an alternative school in their community. With her experience as a teacher in the district, she

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