Richland 2 administrator recognized for leadership

A Richland 2 administrator is among three in the state recognized for exemplary leadership.

School leaders in Hampton, Georgetown and Richland have been named 2008 William B. Harley Administrators of the Year. The South Carolina Association of School administrators and the R.L. Bryan Company present the awards each year.

Each year, SCASA selects three education leaders as exemplars of education leadership. The newest award winners are Dr. Terry O'Neal Pruitt, former superintendent of Hampton School District 1; Dr. Celestine A. Pringle, assistant superintendent of Georgetown County Schools; and Mrs. Charlene N. Herring, chief academic officer of Richland School District 2.

Herring has been a middle and high school teacher in Darlington, Sumter and Fairfield County schools, and later in Richland districts 1 and 2. Her administrative career in Richland 2 has included roles as curriculum coordinator, principal and director of curriculum and special projects. She’s been president of the South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and a SCASA workshop presenter and Palmetto Finest site visitor for many years.

Winners receive a cash prize and commemorative plaque. SCASA is the professional organization for school leaders in South Carolina, with a membership of more than 2,900, and is the state affiliate of three national associations for educators. -- From staff reports