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District announces new principals at two schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

BEAUFORT – Veteran administrators have been selected to lead two Beaufort County School District (BCSD) schools.

The two new principals are:

  • Broad River Elementary School – Jamie Allen, current principal of Whale Branch Middle School replaces Constance Goodwine-Lewis who has accepted the principal position at St. Helena Elementary School. Allen has 18 years of educational experience, all at BCSD. Allen has a strong connection to Broad River Elementary as she started her education career there in 2006 as a third-grade teacher and went on to serve as a literacy interventionist, TAP mentor/master teacher, and as an assistant principal until 2021. Allen previously served in the United States Army from 1998 through 2005, earning two achievement medals for accomplishing large tasks in minimal time. A University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) alum, Allen has a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in literacy from Lesley University. She also holds an education specialist degree in educational leadership from Capella University.
Photo of new Broad River Elementary School Principal Jamie Allen

 

  • Whale Branch Middle School – Brantley Wilson replaces Jamie Allen who has accepted the principal position at Broad River Elementary School. Wilson began his educational career at the Beaufort Jasper Academy for Career Excellence where he served in classified, certified, and leadership roles from 2006 to 2018 to include Student Services Assistant, Mentor/Counselor for At-Risk Youth, Alternative Classroom Coordinator, Business/STEM Instructor, Department Chair, ADEPT Evaluator, Induction Mentor, and CATE Compliance Coordinator. Wilson has served in assistant principal roles at both Hilton Head Island Middle School and Lady’s Island Middle School. He has previously served as a volunteer rescue diver/swimmer for Beaufort Water Search and Rescue and as a reserve firefighter. Also an USCB alum, Wilson has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.
Photo of new Whale Branch Middle School principal Brantley Wilson.

These internal candidates were appointed to their new principalships by Superintendent Frank Rodriguez. 

“Every exceptional district has strong school leaders, and I’m excited to see these superb educators be successful in their new roles,” Rodriguez said.  “They’re experienced, they understand the importance of creating a school culture of moving academic achievement and ensuring our students succeed.”