Two Principals of the Year in Lexington School District One
November 29, 2017
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two principals from Lexington School District One as 2018 Principal of the Year award winners. Dr. Luke Clamp, principal of River Bluff High School, is the 2018 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year, and Dr. Thomas Rivers, principal of Pleasant Hill Middle School, is the 2018 South Carolina Middle Level Principal of the Year. Both Dr. Clamp and Dr. Rivers were selected from outstanding fields of administrator candidates by a veteran panel of judges.
The other finalist for Secondary Principal of the Year was Daniel Matthews of Camden High School in Kershaw County School District. The criteria used in the selection of this coveted award are set and sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. State sponsors include Horace Mann and Herff Jones.
“We are happy to announce that Dr. Luke Clamp has been named the SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year,” said Beth Phibbs, Executive Director of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. “He is an exceptional leader who sets high expectations for the students and staff and encourages them to achieve at high levels.”
Dr. Clamp’s passion for students is infectious. He works tirelessly on their behalf and is committed to their success,” said Lexington School District One Superintendent, Dr. Greg Little.
The other finalist for Middle Level Principal of the Year was Megan Carrero, of R.H. Fulmer Middle School in the Lexington School District 2. The criteria used in the selection of this coveted award are set and sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. State sponsors include Horace Mann and Herff Jones.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas Rivers has been named the SCASA Middle Level Principal of the Year,” said Beth Phibbs, Executive Director of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. “He is a collaborative leader who is respected and appreciated by his students, teachers, staff, and parents.”
“Dr. Rivers does an amazing job creating an environment where our students and staff can thrive. His dedication to the success of each child is inspiring,” said Lexington School District One Superintendent, Dr. Greg Little.
SCASA, the professional organization for school leaders in South Carolina, has more than 4,200 members. From professional development opportunities and research, to publications and legislative advocacy, SCASA’s focus is to support school leaders in providing the best possible education for South Carolina’s young people. As a state affiliate of three national associations for school leaders, SCASA also works on the national level.
