Administration

 

 

Jay Whitehair - Principal

My name is Jay Whitehair and I am the principal of this outstanding school.  I have an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a graduate degree in Education from Marshall University.  I received my Educational Leadership certification through The Citadel. I have worked in corporate offices as a buyer and analyst.  I was a social studies teacher prior to becoming an administrator.  Outside of work, I enjoy time with my daughter, playing golf, working out, fishing, and cooking.  Go Thundering Herd and Steelers!

james_whitehair@charleston.k12.sc.us

 

 

Todd Kaplan- Assistant Principal 6th grade

Greetings Braves Families and Students,

I am honored to serve as the Assistant Principal for sixth grade this school year. Prior to joining the Laing community, I spent six years as an Assistant Principal at Wando High School. Before moving to the Charleston area nine years ago, I dedicated ten years to teaching middle school social studies and served two years as a middle school Assistant Principal.

I am also a proud parent—my son will be a fifth grader at Pinckney Elementary this year. I am excited to continue supporting the great work happening here at Laing.

In my role as Assistant Principal, every decision I make is guided by a single priority: doing what is in the best interest of the students entrusted to us each day. I am committed to supporting our outstanding faculty and staff so they can focus on maximizing growth and learning in every classroom. Together, we will prepare our students for high school and beyond.

Building strong relationships with students, families, and staff is my top priority. I look forward to a positive, productive school year and am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a special school community.

 

todd_kaplan@charleston.k12.sc.us

 

Senfronia Johnson- Assistant Principal 7th grade

 

Hello to my new Laing Middle School family and community! I am Senfronia Johnson. I am coming to Laing Middle School as an education professional with 10 years of teaching and 15 years of administrative experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have earned a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Charleston Southern University, an Educational Specialist degree from The Citadel, Master's degrees from Clemson University and The University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. My administrative experience includes roles as a District Instructional Specialist for Secondary Science in Charleston County School District, Principal at Cross High School in Berkeley County School District and Principal at St. Helena Elementary School in Beaufort County School District, and Assistant Principal at Westview Middle School, Berkeley Middle School, and Stratford High School in Berkeley County School District, and Battery Creek High School in Beaufort County School District. My teaching experience includes teaching Physical Science at Lady’s Island Middle School, Science Lab Coordinator at St. Helena Elementary School, and AP/IB/CP Biology and PLTW Engineering at Battery Creek High School, all in Beaufort County. I am fully committed to fostering growth, independence, citizenship, and responsibility, and emotional and mental wellbeing in students, aiming to provide unlimited access to opportunities for Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment. 

Senfronia_Johnson@charleston.k12.sc.us 

 

 

 

Myranda Brawley - Assistant Principal  8th grade

myranda_brawley@charleston.k12.sc.us