Administrators

Rebecca Shackleford is the new principal of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School.

“I'm thrilled to welcome Rebecca Shackleford to Lugoff-Elgin Middle School! She has a proven track record in instruction and curriculum, and her energy is contagious. She is a transformational leader who understands the power of building strong relationships with students, staff, and families,” says Dr. Harrison Goodwin.

A veteran educator, Shackleford joins KCSD with 17 years of teaching and administration experience. She is currently an assistant principal at Indian Land High School in Lancaster County School District, where she has served for three years. Prior to this, she served as the interim director and assistant director of Rock Hill School District’s Virtual Academy, and previously in the positions of Advanced Studies Program Coordinator, Secondary Instruction Leader, and International Baccalaureate and Language Immersion Coordinator, also in Rock Hill School District.

Shackleford has extensive middle-level experience and has served on a team that earned designation as a National School to Watch, and has served as a National School to Watch evaluator and conference presenter. 

Before moving into administration, Shackleford taught English and History for 10 years in Rock Hill and Fort Mill school districts. 

"I am humbled and honored to be chosen to lead Lugoff-Elgin Middle School. I'm committed to working alongside parents, teachers, and the L-E staff to ensure every student thrives. Together, we'll uphold the tradition of excellence and continue to move our school forward — I am all in Leopards," says Shackleford.

Shackleford earned a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Winthrop University, and a Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction from Walden University.  

She is a member of the South Carolina Association of Middle Level Education (SCAMLE), South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) and the National Society of Leadership and Success. 

She is a certified “Head of School” by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization.

Shackleford’s husband Jaybe, is a Lugoff-Elgin High graduate. They have two children Kasey and Felicity, who are both entering the education field as teachers. 

I am very excited to serve as Assistant Principal of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School!

I am originally from Charleston, SC. I graduated from Clemson University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. I also have a Master of Science degree from Walden University in Mathematics (K-5 Specialization) and a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Southern Wesleyan University. 

I began my teaching career at Camden Elementary School, where I taught fifth grade for 11 years. I then moved up to the middle school level and taught seventh grade math at Camden Middle School for 5 years. I have been an Assistant Principal at LEMS since 2020. 

I am looking forward to another wonderful year of getting to know and working with the Lugoff-Elgin Middle School family and community. 

I am, You are, WE ARE L-E!

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Education – Elementary Education
• Master of Science in Education – Mathematics K-5 Specialization
• Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
• Middle Level Mathematics Add-On Certification
• Education Endorsements: Read to Succeed, Gifted and Talented

I am thrilled to be a part of the Lugoff Elgin Middle School family. I have had 16 years of experience in education, and hope to be able to share my passion for learning and teaching with the LEMS community. 

I began my journey as a high school Biology teacher at Brooklyn's Cayce High School in West Columbia in 2008. In 2015, I transitioned to Lugoff, where I balanced running a horse farm with my role as an educator. My love for science and animals truly shines through at the farm.

After moving to Lugoff with my family, I joined Lugoff Elgin High School in the fall of 2015. After dedicating four years there, I took on the role of assistant principal at Stover Middle School. With my twin daughters now graduates of LEHS and heading off to college, I am  excited to continue my journey by joining the LEMS family as their assistant principal.