Administration

Lyndi Valicek

Mrs. Lyndi Valicek

Principal

Mrs. Lyndi Valicek was named Assistant Principal of Berkeley Middle School in December of 2022 before transitioning into her new role as principal in 2026. Mrs. Valicek has spent her entire educational career in Berkeley County. She spent nine years as a teacher at Macedonia Middle, one year as a Title I Facilitator at Macedonia Middle, and the last 6 years as an Innovative Learning Coordinator for Berkeley County.

Mrs. Valicek earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Charleston Southern University, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with and emphasis in Technology from Grand Canyon University, and attended Gardner-Webb University for Administration.

Phone: 843-899-8840
Email: ValicekL@bcsdschools.net

Stephanie Garrison

Mrs. Stephanie Garrison

Assistant Principal

Stephanie Garrison is the newest assistant principal at Berkeley Middle School. Prior to this, Ms. Garrison served as an assistant principal at Stratford High School and Berkeley High School. She holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education Social Studies from Clemson University, a master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, and an educational specialist degree from The Citadel. Mrs. Garrison believes establishing positive relationships is the key to being an effective leader.

Phone: 843-899-8840
Email: garrisons@bcsdschools.net

Tristian Hawkins

Mr. Tristian Hawkins

Assistant Principal

Mr. Tristian Hawkinswas named an assistant principal at Berkeley Middle in July 2026.

Phone: 843-899-8840
Email: hawkinstristan@bcsdschools.net

Mr. Ricky Salliewhite

Assistant Principal

Ricky Salliewhite is a dedicated educational leader committed to fostering student achievement and building a positive school culture. With over two decades of experience in education, Mr. Salliewhite brings a wealth of expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum development and community engagement to his role.

Mr. Salliewhite holds an Educational Specialist degree from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. He earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Special Education and Sociology from Lander University. His professional certifications include Elementary/Secondary Principal Certification, Special Education K-12 Multi-Categorical certification, and endorsements in Gifted and Talented education and Read to Succeed programming. Before coming to Berkeley Middle, Mr. Salliewhite served six years as assistant principal and athletic director at McCormick High School, where he oversaw student discipline, staff development, scheduling, and athletic programs while building strong partnerships with families and community members.

Phone: 843-899-8840
Email: salliewhiter@bcsdschools.net