Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet first grade teacher, Sarah Guffey, has been selected as the 2021 Green Outstanding Educator of the Year by Keep the Midlands Beautiful. The award is given annually to recognize an individual in Richland County, Lexington County, or in the City of Columbia who facilitates learning opportunities; raises awareness inside or outside the classroom and inspires, educates, or enforces a “greener” lifestyle. 
Guffey has partnered with Keep the Midlands Beautiful for the past two years to collect shoes for their annual shoe drive. Thanks to Guffey’s leadership, Leaphart Elementary students and staff collected 250 pairs of shoes for the project.
