PRINCIPAL

Christopher L. Seay

Mr. Seay has served as an educator and school administrator in our state for the past 27 years. He began as an energetic mathematics teacher that loved to challenge his students and to teach them to problem solve in all areas of their lives. He also served as a coach on multiple championship teams in baseball, softball and football over the years.

Mr. Seay also served as the Test Security Program Manager for the South Carolina Department of Education for 5 years. He attended Greer High School where his passion for learning and education took root and led him to Clemson University’s College of Education. There he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Teaching in 1993. He began his teaching career as an 8th grade mathematics teacher at North Central High School in Camden, South Carolina and later moved to Richland County School District Two where he taught mathematics, coached softball and continued his career as an Athletic Trainer.

He then earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina in 2000. His love for helping students to reach new academic heights and for helping teachers find creative ways to help their students learn has only grown over the years.

LETTER TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Dear Parents and Students,

On behalf of the entire staff at Saluda Middle School, I would like to welcome you to our school. The middle years can be a very exciting and challenging time for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Saluda Middle School has many opportunities available to help your child grow to become an amazing and productive citizen.

You will find a caring and supportive faculty and staff who pride themselves on successful student achievement. We believe in order to best attain a quality education; parents, students and educational staff must work together. It is our intent to continue to maintain a spirit of support and cooperation for your child’s education.

Please feel free to contact the school if we can be of assistance in any way.

Sincerely,

Christopher Seay, Principal

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education” – Martin Luther King

“When you educate one person you can change a life, when you educate many you can change the world”- Shai Reshef