District Five announces new principal of Irmo Elementary School

May 8, 2014

Tina-McCaskillIRMO, SC -May 9, 2014 – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named a new principal for Irmo Elementary School. Veteran administrator Tina McCaskill will take over as principal of the school at the start of the 2014-2015 school year. She currently serves as the school’s assistant principal.

“I am thrilled to become the principal of Irmo Elementary,” McCaskill said. “The community, staff, parents, and students are a vital part of our success.  I look forward to partnering with this group to continue the tradition of excellence at Irmo Elementary.”

McCaskill has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Francis Marion University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina. She has worked at Irmo Elementary since 2008, overseeing several duties from professional development to student discipline. McCaskill has also worked at Crosswell Drive Elementary School in Sumter from 1999-2008 and at Manning Middle School from 1991-1999.

District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner said, “We are looking forward to having Ms. McCaskill in this new and important role. She brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to help Irmo Elementary continue its pursuit of excellence and quality education.”