Principal(Superman), SCMEA Honor Administrator, SCAEA Outstanding POY, TEE Grad, Riley Fellow, presenter, DAP, ABC, R1/Heyward Career and Technology Center
Columbia, SC
Joined August 2012
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Congrats Mr. Kevin Smith, HCTC instructor, named WLTX News19 Teacher of the Week!
Your leadership prepares students for high-wage, high-skill careers.
@heyward_ctc
@RichlandOne #RichlandOneCTE #TeacherOfTheWeek #HCTC
wltx.com/video/news/educatio… – at Forest Acres, SC
Happy Nurse’s Day to Nurse Selma Grant from the Heyward Faculty and Staff! Your care, support, and dedication make a difference every day for our students and staff. We appreciate you! – at Forest Acres, SC
Thank you @SCASAnews for this incredible honor and recognition! It is truly a privilege to represent @heyward_ctc, @RichlandOne, and SCASA. – at Elgin, SC
🎉 Congratulations to @heyward_ctc
Principal Craig Washington on being named the 2026 South Carolina CTE Administrator of the Year by @SCASAnews.🌟
#RisingTogether
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We were honored to welcome former HCTC and Dreher High School Alumna. Chef Mary Myers Porter of Delightful Sweets by Mary to HCTC! Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and entrepreneurial journey with our Baking and Pastry students under Chef Desmond T. Pringle. – at Forest Acres, SC
The passion these two students and their teacher have for welding is truly inspiring—learning and sharpening their craft even during spring break. #Proudprincipal @heyward_ctc @RichlandOne – at Forest Acres, SC
Anything for the kids! Great job Dr. Walker! #Risingtogether – at Elgin, SC
🎉 Richland One Superintendent Dr. Todd Walker kept his promise to students and skydived out of a plane! ✈️
Thanks to our incredible pre-K to eighth-grade students for reading over 4.7 million minutes! 📚✨
#RisingTogether
Thank you to our partners for attending our Spring CTE Advisory Meeting @heyward_ctc. Your support helps grow CTE in @RichlandOne and strengthen our local and state workforce. Special thanks to Deputy Supt. Rivers for your inspiring words and support. We are Rising Together! – at South Carolina, USA
Wishing all of our HCTC students the best of luck as they compete at SkillsUSA for the chance to advance to Nationals this June! We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and determination. 💻✨
#SCSkillsUSA #ProudPrincipal #CTE – at South Carolina, USA
Proud of our ProStart students! Last Saturday, I watched them prepare for the @SCProStart Competition, and on Monday they represented HCTC with pride. Thank you Chefs Lindower, Pringle, Ms. Marshall, and our district for supporting our students and providing an ASL interpreter. – at Forest Acres, SC
Barbering students spent the day at Transitions Homeless Center, using their skills to serve those in need. I’m incredibly proud of their growth in both talent and compassion—knowing yourself begins with serving others. #ServiceLearning #ProudPrincipal – at West Columbia, SC
Thank you @heyward_gibbes for the opportunity to support our future. – at Forest Acres, SC
Thank you, Principal Washington and @heyward_ctc, for visiting our @heyward_gibbes AVID scholars on CHOICE Friday. #OpportunityKnowledge @AVID4College
Honored to be featured on The Road To An Effective Classroom Environment for CTE Month! Huge thanks to Dr. Sarvis for the invitation. CTE isn’t just training—it transforms mindsets, builds confidence, and opens doors for every learner. 🎧 buzzsprout.com/167745/episod…
@LashawnteS #cte
✂️ Student Spotlight!
Senior Barbering student Isaiah Smith (Lower Richland HS) gave me a fresh cut under the guidance of Christopher Javis, owner of Kings and Queens Barber & Beauty.
Hands-on learning + mentorship = career ready! Proud of Isaiah! 👏
@heyward_ctc @RichlandOne – at Forest Acres, SC
Craig Washington retweeted
Special Podcast Guest Feature – LIVE February 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
I am excited to welcome Robert Craig Washington, Principal of Heyward Career and Technology Center, as a special guest on The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment podcast in celebration of National Career and Technical Education month.
#TheRoadToAnEffectiveClassroomEnvironment #EducationalLeadership #SchoolCulture #CTE #LeadOnPurpose #LeeJanesConsulting #DrLashawnte #EducationPodcast
Heyward’s new Law Enforcement students spent the day at Harvest Hope Food Bank, bagging food for children and families in need and learning the importance of serving their community. Learn more about the program by contacting Dr. Adam Oxendine at [email protected]. – at Forest Acres, SC
Mechatronics students are putting skills into action! They’re drilling and tapping machined parts with precision, applying real-world manufacturing principles. Next up: mastering precision measurement and exploring Electricity & DC Circuits — the building blocks for the future. – at Forest Acres, SC
Culinary Arts hosted it's first-ever “YES, AND DESSERT” night at Heyward Career & Technology Center!
Big thanks to The Mothers Columbia SC Comedy Group for leading a fun and inspiring improv session. #HeywardCTE @heyward_ctc @RichlandOne – at Forest Acres, SC
WACH Fox News spotlighted HCTC! Students like Gabriella Reed gain hands-on experience & certifications in programs like baking & pastry, building confidence & career readiness. #CareerReady @SCASAnews @heyward_ctc @RichlandOne
youtu.be/PQLBM3WTUKw?si=hdVt… – at Forest Acres, SC
Craig Washington retweeted
Over the last few days, schools across Richland One have been taking the time to honor veterans in celebration of Veterans Day. The Victory Program at @heyward_ctc held its annual Veterans Day celebration November 6. 🇺🇸🌟
#RisingTogether