Leadership Team
Our Principal
Mr. Phillip Mickles

Phillip Mickles is an accomplished school leader with a strong commitment to fostering educational excellence and creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive. He holds a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the University of South Carolina reflecting his dedication to continued professional growth. As a father of two children, Phillip II and Sheridyn Mickles, Phillip brings both personal and professional passion to his leadership role, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and student success. His experience and vision are integral to the development and success of the school community.
Email: Phillip.Mickles@ocsdsc.org
Phone: (803) 531-2200 x 37900
Assistant Principals
Belinda Hickson
Herman Jamison, Jr.
Malek McDuffie

Jessica Ravenell

Ms. Ravenell is a native of Cross, SC and currently serves at the administrator in charge of curriculum, including benchmark coordinator and school testing coordinator at William J. Clark Middle School. She is excited to be a part of the Greyhound Family. As assistant principal of instruction, her goals this year are to provide strategies, solutions, and approaches to assist educators and support students and families.
She has a passion for working with students and adult learners; through this, she can better understand students and their needs, and as a result, engage teachers and support teams around those needs to facilitate student success effectively.
Ms. Ravenell’s professional credentials include:
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B.A. -Winthrop University; English;
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Middle Grades ELA certified;
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M. Ed-Teaching, Learning, & Advocacy-College of Charleston;
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M. Ed-Educational Administration-University of South Carolina-Columbia;
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Gifted and Talented endorsed;
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Project based learning certified coach through Buck Institute; and
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Taught 8th grade ELA and English 1
