Craig Washington

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!

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

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.

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

@BrentonCoe1911 Let' Go Hornets!!

Let’s Go Hornets!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@RodRuth1 @hylnder133 @SCHSL Congratulation!

STATE CHAMPS!!!! So proud of this team! Congrats to @hylnder133 and his #DirtyBirds 🦅 Your @SCHSL 5A State Champions 🏆 #BlueEagleNation

Thank you @heyward_gibbes for the opportunity to support our future.

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/episode… @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

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 adam.oxendine@richlandone.org.

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.

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

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…

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

Great things are happening at Heyward! #RisingTogether m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ClbfD… @heyward_ctc @RichlandOne

It is an honor to serve the students of @RichlandOne School District as Principal of @heyward_ctc.

Great PD session today led by Dr. China on Generative AI! 💡 Staff explored artifacts, asked big questions, and discussed the impact of AI on jobs, careers, and education. Exciting insights on how AI can benefit both teachers and students! #HeywardCTE #AIinEducation #FutureReady

Our staff is continually growing together! Today’s PD, led by AP, Dr. Lashawnte Sarvis, focused on the tuning protocol and gave us the chance to collaboratively review and strengthen lessons from two of our teachers. Proud of our team’s commitment to excellence in teaching.