Spartanburg School District One names new principal for Chapman High School
Spartanburg School District One trustees announced Matt Davis as the next principal of Chapman High School.
The announcement was made Tuesday. Davis will start his new position during the 2023-24 school year, according to Billy Cothran, chairman of Spartanburg District One School Board.
Davis will replace Andrew McMillan, the current principal of Chapman High School, who will become the principal of Spartanburg High School effective July 1.
"The Spartanburg District One Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Mr. Matt Davis as the incoming principal of Chapman High School starting the 2023-2024 school year," Cothran said in an email. "We are confident that Mr. Davis has the leadership skills and personal/professional qualities and character to serve the students, teachers, and community as well as (serving as) the next principal of Chapman High School for years to come."
Davis is currently the assistant principal at Chapman High School and has worked with District One for five years. Before that, he worked as assistant principal for Broome High School and Cowpens Middle School, and the principal for Cowpens Middle School.
Davis received his Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina Upstate, a Master in Administration Supervision from Converse College and an Education Specialist in Educational Administration degree from the University of South Carolina.
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"I am grateful for all the opportunities in my life because they have led me to the place I am today," Davis said in an email. "First, I am thankful to the Lord for his love and guidance, for my family and their support, for the staff and administration at Chapman High School, for all my former staff, teachers, and mentors in sister districts, and ultimately (Spartanburg District 1 Superintendent) Dr. Mark Smith, District One leadership, and the District One board of trustees for this opportunity to lead the students, teachers, and staff of Chapman High School."
"I am humbled by this opportunity because I believe that the best leaders are those who continually serve others, work hard, lead by example, and are a blessing to everyone they come in contact with. Being in education for all these years has taught me many things, the most important being (to) love others."
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