advisors
ADVISOR HANDBOOK
After being hired as a health science classroom teacher, the first question that we all face is: “What is HOSA?”
Quickly you discover there is a lot to learn not only about teaching the subject areas but also about sponsoring a HOSA chapter and its value to the students.
It takes time and patience to develop the balance and wisdom needed to proficiently sponsor a HOSA chapter. The good news is, you don’t need to know it ALL to be a good HOSA advisor. If you focus on what really matters – the students – you will be a very successful HOSA Advisor.
Have a great membership year and let us know how we can be helpful!
2024 ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
Jeremy R. Searson, PhD, SCAT, ATC
River Bluff High School
PAST OUTSTANDING ADVISORS OF THE YEAR
PS= College Advisor
| Year | SS / PS | Advisor | HOSA Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SS | Jeremy Searson | River Bluff High School |
| 2023 | SS | Amy Donaldson | Center for Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies |
| 2022 | SS | Hanna Beckman | Ashley Ridge High School |
| 2021 | SS | Katrina Haynes | Cyber Academy of SC |
| 2020 | SS | Nicholas Hanle | Center for Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies |
| 2019 | SS | Teresa Hayden | Aiken County Career Center |
| 2018 | SS | Stacie Elwood | Ashley Ridge High School |
| 2017 | SS | Lori McDuffie | Spring Valley High School |
| 2016 | SS | Shelia Gordon | White Knoll High School |
| 2015 | SS | Lisa Hallman | Saluda High School |
| 2014 | SS | Charmane Freeman- Greene | Heyward Career Center |
| 2013 | SS | Kelly Kimmerlin | Swansea High School |
| 2012 | SS | Lila Abraham | Blythewood High School |
| 2011 | SS | Diane Melton | Ridge View High School |
| 2010 | SS | Angel Clark | White Knoll High School |
| 2009 | SS | Tracy Harris | Golden Strip Career Center |
| 2008 | PS | Tammy Puch | Applied Technology Education Campus |
| 2008 | SS | Carol Geiger | Pelion High School |
| 2007 | SS | Virginia Bishop | Lexington Technology Center |
| 2006 | SS | Janet Hodge | The Career Center |
| 2005 | SS | Winnie Strickland | F.E. Dubose Career Center |
| 2004 | PS | Sharon Clyburn | Applied Technology Education Campus |
| 2004 | SS | Sharie Cato | Gilbert High School |
| 2003 | PS | Marie Mills | Sumter County Career Center |
| 2002 | PS | Misty Owens | Marion County Technical Education Center |
ADVISOR
- Advisors Resources
- SC HOSA & Health Science Webinars
- Join/Start a HOSA Chapter/Membership
- New HOSA Chapters
- HOSA Newsletters
- Chapter Membership Updates
- Request a visit from a member from the State Officer Team
- National & State Service Project
- Advisor Forms & Resources
- HOSA Fundraiser
- Middle School Division
Do you need a HOSA Advisor Name Badge?
You Must be a current (2024 -2025) HOSA member to be eligible for an Advior name badge.
SC HOSA will purchase your first name badge for you at no cost to you. If you’ve already received one, you may order another one for $10.