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

Mr. Mike Timko was named an assistant principal at Berkeley Middle in January 2025 after previously serving in the same role at Timberland High.

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

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

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

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