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Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public School District
August 19 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Dr. Corey Murphy has been named the next superintendent for the Aiken County Public School District.
“I consider this to be the honor of my life,” the veteran educator said. The announcement came during a special called board meeting Monday night. Murphy’s employment contract will become effective July 1, 2024. His contract is for a three-year term of employment.He will replace King Laurence, who retires this summer.
Murphy was one of three finalists for the position. He was selected over Chan Anderson and Amy Morris Edwards.
Murphy has served as chief officer of operations and student services since 2020. He received his doctorate, educational specialist, Master’s of Education and Bachelor’s of Science in biology degrees from the University of South Carolina.
Murphy’s experience also includes stints as chief of staff at Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools in Williamsburg, Virginia, five years as principal at Beaufort High School and five years as principal of Great Falls Middle/High School. He was an assistant principal at Camden High School as well as a classroom teacher for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Eau Claire High School.
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