PSE Administration

mike huff

Mr. Mike Huff

Principal

Mr. Huff is originally from the small town of Indiana, PA, located about an hour east of Pittsburgh. He graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth/Space Science Education.

Mr. Huff began his teaching career in 2014 as a 7th/8th grade mathematics teacher at Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School. Following the closure of Cainhoy’s middle school program in 2016, he transitioned to Philip Simmons Middle School, where he taught 8th grade science, Algebra I, and 6th grade science, completed STEAM training with Clemson University, and served as a Technology Coach.

In 2018, Mr. Huff earned his Master’s Degree in Leadership and Supervision from The Citadel as part of the Berkeley County Lead V Cohort. He went on to serve as assistant principal at Philip Simmons Elementary during the 2019–2020 school year before working as Berkeley County School District’s K–12 Science Coordinator from 2020–2021. In July 2021, he was named interim principal of Philip Simmons Elementary, where he has since proudly continued to serve and is now in his fifth year as principal.

During the 2023–2024 school year, Mr. Huff was selected to participate in the School Leadership Executive Institute (SLEI) through the state of South Carolina, a program that develops and supports highly effective school leaders across the state.

Phone: (843) 471- 2580

Email: HuffM@bcsdschools.net

Ashley Osterkamp

Ms. Ashley Osterkamp

Assistant Principal

 I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a few things about myself.  I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Charleston Southern University and my master's degree in Administration from the Citadel.  I have been working in Berkeley County schools since 2007.  

I began teaching at Devon Forest Elementary, where I stayed for two years before transferring to College Park Elementary.  While at CPE, I was a classroom teacher, an interventionist, and an administrator.  I previously served as an assistant principal at H.E. Bonner Elementary for eight years.  I'm from the Lowcountry, and enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two big and very sweet dogs.  It's my privilege to meet and work with you and your children each day!

Phone: 843-471-2590

Email: Email: osterkampa@bcsdschools.net