News and Announcements

A warm congratulations goes out to Mrs. Jennifer Dillon on being named 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year. It's a great honor and a testament to her dedication and hard work as an English teacher at Central High. We know she will continue to inspire her students and fellow educators in the years to come.

Mrs. Angie Tucker has been named the Principal of Ruby Elementary School for Chesterfield County School District beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.  Mrs. Tucker is in her 24th year of education, all of which have been in Chesterfield County School District.

Melissa Oliver, a fifth-grade teacher at Edwards Elementary was named Chesterfield County School District’s Rookie Teacher of the Year at the May 1, 2023 Induction Seminar.

On Tuesday, Chesterfield County Teacher Forum members attended a Legislative Hill Day hosted by the Palmetto State Teachers Association at the State House. Members met with county representatives, Rep. Pat Henegan, Rep. Cody Mitchell, and Rep. Richie Yow. They also met with county senators, Senator Malloy and Senator Gustafson.

Forum members were formally introduced and recognized in the House and the Senate.

Chesterfield County School District is proud to announce the achievement of National Board Maintenance of Certification for Tracy Hatcher and Angela Cannon.

Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Today we celebrate the important work of paraprofessionals in our schools.

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day honors educators such as teacher’s aides and instructional assistants. Paraprofessionals often provide teachers with administrative support, work with students outside of the classroom, and provide one-on-one support for students who have disabilities or special educational needs.

Today, take the time to recognize the vital work paraprofessionals do and thank them for their contributions!

Mrs. Sherry Young has been named the Principal of McBee High School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.  Mrs. Young is a native of Johnsonville, South Carolina.  She was educated in the public school system of Florence School District Five.

Mrs. Ova Brown-Gillespie has been named the Director of Adult Education for Chesterfield County School District.  Mrs. Gillespie is a 1996 graduate of Cheraw High School.

Dr. Omoro King has been named the Chief of Student Services for Chesterfield County School District.  Dr. King has been in education for over 20 years.  Dr. King began his career serving as a Mathematics teacher with Chesterfield County School District at Cheraw High and McBee High.  He then transitioned into administration as an assistant principal at Long Middle.  He also served as the Principal of Jefferson Elementary and New Heights Middle.  Additionally, he was involved as a varsity basketball coach for many years at McBee High School.  Most recently, Dr. King serves as the Director of Elementary Education for Darlington County School District.

Mrs. Karen Ellerbe has been named the Director of Middle Schools for Chesterfield County School District.  Mrs. Ellerbe has been in education for over 25 years.  She began her career serving as a Business Education teacher with Chesterfield County School District at Cheraw High for 15 years.  She then transitioned into administration as an assistant principal at Cheraw Intermediate for two years and Long Middle for two years.  She then accepted the principalship at Long Middle where she has served for the past six years.

Dr. Jason McGuire has been named the Coordinator for Information Technology for Chesterfield County School District.  Dr. McGuire has been in public education for 18 years and has worked in all levels of education spanning from Pre-school through 12th grade as well as the university level.  He has taught in both North and South Carolina.

Ms. Ellen Middleton has been named the Coordinator of Federal Programs for Chesterfield County School District.  Ms. Middleton is in her 29th year of education, all of which have been in Chesterfield County School District.