Chandler Creek ES Gets New Principal

Jane R.  Mills will become principal of Chandler Creek Elementary in Greer effective Thursday, the Greenville County Schools announced.

Mills will take over for Principal Katherine Bayne, who is retiring. 

Mills has served as assistant principal at Bryson Elementary for three years. She previously served as administrative assistant at Monaview Elementary; science lab specialist at Brushy Creek Elementary and Woodland Elementary; and, as a teacher at several out-of-district schools.  

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Presbyterian College and a master’s degree from Clemson University.

Chandler Creek isn't the only school to get a new principal.

Andrew Hooker will assume the principalship of Hughes Academy of Science and Technology in July following the retirement of Principal Patrick Mark, the district announced. Hooker currently serves as principal of Dacusville Middle School in Pickens County. He previously served as assistant principal at Gettys Middle School and as a teacher at Powdersville Middle and Liberty Middle School.  

And next year, Jane Garraux will become the first principal of the new Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School, scheduled to open in August, 2014. She will begin her duties July 1, with responsibilities that include hiring faculty and support staff, overall school program development, and preparing the building for occupancy. The new school is under construction on the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research campus just outside Mauldin.
Garraux currently serves as principal at Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. MAST Academy is a nationally recognized, innovative school of choice with a marine theme for students in grades 8 through 12.