Administrators

I am a 1995 Camden High graduate and a 1999 University of South Carolina graduate with a B.A in French. I also received my Masters in Administration in 2006 from USC. I’m excited to be back at Camden High School where I look forward to working with the Bulldog Family. I’ve lived in Camden for the past 25 years and am motivated to work with the students, staff and stakeholders in ensuring we provide the most relevant, up to date instruction for the students of Kershaw County.
I most recently served as the Assistant Director of Curriculum at Woolard Technology Center.  Prior to WTC, I served as Assistant Principal at North Central High School for ten years. My previous teaching experiences include teaching French at Swansea High School and Camden High School, where I served as the foreign language department head. I was also honored as Camden High School's Teacher of the Year for the 2006-2007 school year. My passion lies in making sure all students have every opportunity for success and are prepared for their futures... whether that is the workforce, military, technical school or university. 

I’m married to Tripp Montgomery, also a Camden High graduate and have two children, Dru and Meg, both of whom are Camden High graduates. Dru graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Biochemistry in December of 2023 and Meg is currently studying Microbiology at Clemson University.

Degrees and Certifications:

• B.A French, University of South Carolina
• M.Ed in Educational Leadership, University of South Carolina

I received my B.S. degree from Newberry College in 1981.  I completed my Master’s Degree from Capella University in 2010 and received my administrative certification shortly thereafter.

I began my teaching career with Kershaw County School District in the summer of 1998 at Camden High as a Physical Education/Health instructor, assistant varsity football coach and Head JV Boy’ basketball coach.  I became an assistant principal in June of 2012. I am thrilled to be working with our teachers, staff and student body in the capacity of assistant principal for the 11^th grade.

I am a firm believer in the notion that with time, patience, understanding, commitment, dedication and hard work all students have the capacity to learn and reach their full potential in life. I look forward to continuing with this process in our commitment to Bulldog Excellence.

I am excited to be joining Camden High School as an Administrative Assistant.  Before joining CHS, I taught math at North Central High School for nine years.  I began my teaching career at NCHS in 2012 and have also taught at Edgewood High School (MD) and Archbishop Spalding High School (MD). I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from La Roche University where I was also a four-year collegiate baseball player.  I also received a Master in Education in Teaching Secondary Mathematics from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership from Columbia College.

In addition to teaching at NCHS, I served as the math department chair for two years, the Data Focus Team leader for High Schools that Work, an assistant varsity baseball coach for five years, and an assistant varsity football coach for two years.  This past year, I completed the KCSD Developing Administrators Program and am a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

I am married to Emily Densmore, a social studies teacher at North Central High School, and we have two children, Reese (3) and Jack (1).  I am excited for the opportunity to work with the students and staff at CHS and to have a great year at the best old high school anywhere.  Go Dogs!

I graduated from Hanau American High School in Germany.  I received my undergraduate degree from Coker College and my master's degree from Phoenix University.  My first year in the classroom was 2005 in the Social Studies Department at Camden High.  I moved into administration as an Assistant Principal in the 2021-2022 school year.  

My wife Tess is a CHS graduate as are my two children--Rebecca and Jacob.   I am the proud grandfather of James and Natalee.  I enjoy all sports.  After coaching for 21 years, I spend most of my free time playing golf. 

I am very thankful to work with the CHS staff in many capacities.  I believe in our motto "Hard Work Pays Off" and I will do whatever it takes to help all of our students succeed. 

Degrees and Certifications:

• Coker College: B.S. in History/Education
• Master's Degree in Administration
• Certified Gifted and Talented
• Certified Mentor teacher

Degrees and Certifications:

• Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership, Cambridge College
• Master's of Education, School Leadership, Cambridge College
• Region IV Educational Services, Teacher Certification, Houston, TX
• Bachelor's of Business Administration, Marketing, Mississippi State University