The Board of Education of Charles County on Tuesday, Feb. 12, appointed two vice principals to serve as principals at St. Charles High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. Richard Conley, a vice principal at Henry E. Lackey High School, was appointed as principal of St. Charles High School, scheduled to open in August 2014. Wayne Freeman, a vice principal at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, was appointed as principal at Stethem and will replace Thomas Weirich, who plans to retire at the end of June.
Both Conley and Freeman look forward to serving as principals in Charles County Public Schools.
Conley said he is honored that he was selected as a principal, and especially at Charles County’s newest high school. “Being selected to serve as the principal of any school, let alone St. Charles High School, is an extreme honor and I am deeply grateful to Mr. Richmond and the members of the Board of Education for the confidence that they have shown in me. The vision for St. Charles High School as a center for science, environmental education, 21st century instructional technology, and collaborative learning is one which I am excited to work with students, staff, parents, and community members to help make into a reality,” Conley said.
Freeman said he is honored just to be considered for a principal position. “It is my honor and privilege to accept the appointment as principal of the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. I have had the pleasure of working with outstanding teachers, staff, administrators and stakeholders who have helped to shape my destiny. I stand committed to working with all secondary schools in the delivery of instruction for students needing a cohesive educational program,” Freeman said.
Conley began his career with Charles County Public Schools in 2003 as a Spanish teacher at Westlake High School, and was named a vice principal at Lackey in 2008. He has a bachelor’s degree in foreign language, and government and politics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has a master’s of science in administration from McDaniel College.
Freeman joined the school system in 1986 as a pupil personnel worker and served at several county schools until he was named a vice principal at Thomas Stone High School in 1996. He transferred to General Smallwood Middle School as a vice principal in 2002 before joining the Stethem staff as a vice principal in 2006. He has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Oakwood College, a master’s degree from Bowie State University in guidance and counseling, and a master’s degree in school administration from California State University.
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