Principal

Phone: 803-821-3400

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Credentials B.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina, 1995 M. Ed., Educational Leadership/Administration, 2000 Certifications Mathematics Secondary Principal/Supervisor Elementary Principal/Supervisor

Mrs. Jennifer McNair

Work Experience

1995-2000: Math Teacher, White Knoll Middle School, Lexington, SC

2000-2001: Math Teacher, Department Chairperson, White Knoll High School, Lexington, SC

2001-2004: Assistant Principal, Hollywood Elementary School, Saluda, SC

2004-2018: Assistant Principal, White Knoll High School, Lexington, SC 

2018-2019: Assistant Principal, Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Lexington, SC 

2019-2024: Principal, Meadow Glen Elementary School, Lexington, SC

2024-Present: Principal, Lexington High School, Lexington, SC

Personal Information/Hobbies:

I grew up in Surfside Beach, SC, and graduated from Socastee High School. My husband Stephen and I both attended the University of South Carolina. I'm the mom of three boys; Austin, Alex, and Aidan. Austin and Alex graduated from Carolina and Aidan is currently a student at USC. We all love the Gamecocks! I have spent quite a bit of time at soccer fields in the past and now enjoy reading and going to the beach. I'm looking forward to many Wildcat events to keep me busy! 

Assistant Principal

Phone: 803-821-3405

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Credentials B.S., Biology, Lander University, 1994 M.Ed., Curriculum Instruction, Technology, Grand Canyon University, 2007 M.Ed., Educational Leadership/Administration, Winthrop University, 2010 Ed. D. Curriculum Instruction, University of South Carolina, 2017 Certifications Secondary Science Secondary Principal Secondary Supervisor Other Endorsements/Training National Board for Professional Teaching Standard Certification: Science/Adolescence and Young Adult, Gifted and Talented, AP Biology, SAFE-T Evaluator, SC MENTOR Training, ADEPT/TEAM Evaluator, CPI Training

Dr. Stephanie Burgess

12th Grade Student Services

Work Experience

After college graduation, I worked in the medical field as a Medical Technologist until 2000. I transitioned into teaching and taught physical science, biology, anatomy/physiology, and physics at Batesburg-Leesville High School from August 2000 to May 2011. I was then hired as an Assistant Principal here at Lexington High School.

Personal Information/Hobbies:

I was born and raised just down the road in Leesville, SC. I currently reside in Lexington with one of my children, Brooke. My oldest child, Gracyn, attends Clemson University. I enjoy doing crafty things at home and watching sporting events of all types, especially Clemson Women’s Golf and any of our Wildcat athletic teams. I am a member of Mt. Horeb UMC.

Phone: 821-3578

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

BS - University of South Carolina MAT - University of South Carolina MEd - University of South Carolina

Mr. Brendan Cafferty

11th Grade Student Services

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Brendan P. Cafferty as assistant principal of Lexington High School. Cafferty returns to Lexington District One after teaching chemistry and physical science in District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties.

An experienced educator, Cafferty first stepped into the classroom in 1996 as a science teacher at Savannah-Chatham County School District. In 1997, he first joined Lexington District One to teach earth science, physical science and algebra at White Knoll Middle. Later, he taught biology and marine science at White Knoll High School, where he was also the varsity boys soccer coach. 

In 2003, Cafferty joined the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to serve as the bioterrorism exercise coordinator. Cafferty stepped back into the classroom in 2012 to teach biology and coach varsity soccer at Swansea High School in Lexington County School District Four. 

In 2014, Cafferty rejoined the Lexington District One family to serve as an administrator and assistant athletic director. Cafferty became the high school director of the South Carolina Virtual Charter School in 2020, before stepping into his current teaching role in District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties.

Cafferty graduated from University of South Carolina, earning a bachelor’s degree in marine science, a Master of Teaching in biology and a Master of Education in educational administration. He participated in the Principal Induction Program, the Assistant Principal Program for Leadership Excellence and the SAFE-T training. 

Assistant Principal

Phone: 803-821-3409

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Credentials Bachelors of Arts in English Education, Claflin University Masters of Education Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix Certifications English Education Secondary Principal Secondary Supervisor

Mrs. Tiffany Goodson

Work Experience
  • Teacher, Sponsor, Marlboro County High School

  • Teacher, Sponsor, Latta High School

  • Teacher, Coordinator, Administrative Intern, Lexington High School

  • Assistant Principal, Lexington High School

Personal Information / Hobbies

Outside of school life, I am many things to many people. I am a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. I enjoy reading, cooking, and traveling. I can often be found on a baseball field supporting my sons or out and about exploring my own interests.

“The students in our schools today will be the leaders of our tomorrow.”

Assistant Principal

Phone: 803-821-3408

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Credentials B.B.A., Business Management. Florida International University B.A., Christian Ministry, Trinity International University M.Ed., Educational Administration and Teaching, Regent University M.A.R, Church History and Doctrine, Regent University Ed.S., School Administration, William Woods University Certifications Certified: Math, Physics, Science, Business, Marketing or Computer Technology, Secondary Administration, and Restorative Practices. Endorsements: R2S and Gifted and Talented

Mr. Chris Martinez

9th & 10th Grade Student Services (Last Names A-M)

Personal Information / Hobbies

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I've been happily married to my wife Emeric for 20 years. We have five children and three dogs. I've taught in Florida, Virginia, Missouri, and South Carolina. I've been an assistant principal in Missouri, and a district administrator in South Carolina. I enjoy working with students, families, and teachers and creating the environment each one needs to be successful.

Phone: 803-821-3406

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Credentials B.A., Business Marketing, Charleston Southern University '02 M.A.T., Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University '07 M.Ed., Educational Administration, Fort Hays State University '17

Mr. Bryson M. Williams

9th/10th Grade Student Services (Last Names N-Z)

Work Experience

2002-2005: Psychology/Government Teacher - First Baptist Church School - Charleston, SC
2006-2007: Special Education Shadow - White Knoll Middle School - Lexington, SC
2007-2013: Business Education Teacher - White Knoll High School - Lexington, SC
2013-2017: Business Education Teacher - River Bluff High School - Lexington, SC
2017-2022: Assistant Principal - Pelion High School - Pelion, SC
2022-Present: Assistant Principal - Lexington High School - Lexington, SC

Personal Information/Hobbies:

Proud graduate of Lexington High School class of 1997. Married to Mrs. Brie C. Williams, Assistant Principal at Gilbert High School. Proud father to two boys, Brady and Baylor.