One of Lexington County’s assistant principals has a new title.

Lexington High School Assistant Principal Stephanie Burgess was named the 2023 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by the S.C. Association of School Administrators.

“Dr. Stephanie Burgess consistently demonstrates her commitment to students and educators through her hard work and dedication at Lexington High School,” the school’s principal, Ryan Pool, is quoted in a release “We are so proud that SCASA is recognizing her with this wonderful honor. She is a great example of servant leadership, and we are so lucky to have her at LHS.”

With over 22 years of educator experience, Burgess began her teaching career in 2000 at Batesburg-Leesville High School where she taught a variety of subjects including physical science, biology, anatomy/physiology and physics. In 201, Burgess came to Lexington County School District 1, where she was hired into her current role.

The assistant principal received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lander University and holds two master’s degrees – one in curriculum instruction and technology from Grand Canyon University and one in educational leadership and administration from Winthrop University. She holds a doctorate in curriculum instruction from the University of South Carolina, which she received in 2017, in addition to certifications for secondary science, secondary principal and secondary supervisor.

“Dr. Burgess models personal excellence and helps others reach their potential –  working to support teachers with meaningful feedback to provide her students with the best possible learning opportunities,” Beth Phibbs, executive director of the S.C. Association of School Administrators, is quoted.