Sam Fuller enters his seventh year as principal of South Aiken High School after a successful school year that saw the launching of Block Scheduling at South Aiken and the introduction of the Modified Year Round Calendar. The 2023-2024 school year is an experience that Mr. Fuller will look to use as a tool to build with as well as an avenue of reflection on what South Aiken can be for the South Aiken Family.  Mr. Fuller is driven in his work by his love of people and desire to see them successful in life and because of this he feels his purpose is to provide every South Aiken student the highest quality high school experience and the South Aiken Community a school they can be proud of.   To fulfill his purpose Mr. Fuller’s focus will be in two areas; the safety and security of the South Aiken Family and a superior academic and extracurricular experience for the South Aiken community.

 
Fuller’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from The Citadel, a Master of Education degree in Divergent Learning degree from Columbia College, and a Master of Education degree in School Administration from the University of South Carolina. He is also currently in enrolled in the Education Specialist Degree Program at the University of South Carolina with a major in Education Administration. Fuller took on the role of principal after a three year stint as an assistant principal at South Aiken High School.  Fuller has also served as a teacher and football coach at Aiken Middle School, teacher and basketball coach at Sumter High School in Sumter County, teacher and basketball coach at Hillcrest High School in Greenville County, and special education aide and basketball coach at Goose Creek High School in Berkeley County. 

 “My goal at South Aiken in the 2024-2025 school year is to continue our efforts to deliver on our promise of Every Thoroughbred, Every Day, All Means ALL!  We will place an unprecedented emphasis on Student LEARNING and Quality Teaching while also pushing positive relationships to the forefront of everything we do. As always the safety and security of our faculty, staff, students, and families is our first priority, and we will educate with that understanding.  At South Aiken we begin with the end in mind and that end is to produce good citizens who are prepared to be Employed, Enrolled, Enlisted, or an Entrepreneur!” 

Phone: (803) 641-2600

Email Mr. Samuel Fuller

Degrees and Certifications:

The Citadel - B.S. Physical Education
Columbia College - M.Ed. Divergent Learning University of South Carolina - M.Ed. Educational Leadership

My name is Tami Shaffer and this is my 17th year in education and my 9th year as an Assistant Principal at South Aiken High School.  I feel so privileged to be able to serve the faculty, students, and parents of this wonderful school.  My husband Mike and I have been married for 24 years and we have four active boys ranging in age from 10 to 15 years old.  Prior to joining the administrative team, I served as an English teacher for 8 years and loved every moment of it!  I am excited to be a part of encouraging and assisting our students in reaching their full potential so please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.

SAHS Responsibilities:

• 9th-12th Grade Discipline for A-Gi

• AP Coordinator

• Read to Succeed

• SPED Lead
  SIT Lead

• Handbooks

• New Teacher Orientation

• Athletic Rotations

• United Way/March of Dimes
  Accelerate

• High Schools That Work (HSTW)

• SPED Classified Evaluations

   

Hobbies/Interests

• Travel

• Reading

• Family time

Phone: (803) 641-2600

Email Ms. Tamara Shaffer

Degrees and Certifications:

USC-Aiken - B.A. Secondary English Education; Augusta State University - M.Ed. Educational Administration

Phone: (803) 641-2600

Degrees and Certifications:

SAHS Responsibilities:

I am from Augusta, GA, and I spent 22 years in the US Army.  I began my education career as a Math teacher, and I’ve also taught SPED. However, most of it has been as a School Counselor.  I’ve worked in Richmond County as a middle school and high school counselor.  

I have been married for eight years. My wife and I have four children and a five-year-old godson whom we have had since he was two days old.  

I love fishing, golfing, cycling, hunting and grilling.  I enjoy riding my Harley as much as I can just to be outside getting some fresh air.  

I am here to provide as much success as possible to all students at South Aiken High. - All Means All 

“Lead from the Front” 

SAHS Responsibilities:

• 9th - 12th Grade Discipline for K-Rh

• Attendance and Discipline  

• Textbooks

• Class Counts

• After School Tutoring

• Edmentum/Credit Recovery

• Teacher/GEM of the Year

• Transportation

• Safe Schools

• AM/PM Bus Duty

• Attendance Coordinator

Phone: 803-641-2600

Email Mr. Jerome Rouse

Degrees and Certifications:

• BS Psychology - GA Southern

• MS Counseling and Psychology - Troy University

• ED.S School Counseling and Leadership - Ft Valley State University

• Tier 1 Educational Leadership - University of West GA

Hello ALL... I am Dr. Velma Alicia Butler-Williams. I am married to my awesome husband Johnny Williams... a Chaplain at our local church and an administrator in a neighboring school district. Together, we have four wonderful sons: Paul James, John Matthew, David Zachariah and Joshua Stephen.

The middle daughter of John and Ethel Butler, I was reared in the Historic Bettis Academy area of Edgefield County. Animals and books were my “friends” growing up! A graduate of Strom Thurmond High School, I took the “legacy” of educational pursuits seriously. During my 34 years in the education profession, I have played many positions on this “team”: Teacher's Aide, English Teacher, CTAE Coordinator, Alternative Education Director, Graduation Coach, Lead Counselor, and as an Assistant Principal/Federal Programs Coordinator.

Affectionately known as “Mama Doc” to some of my former students, I am also a writer, editor/ motivational speaker, and enjoy reading, refinishing furniture and gardening in my spare time. I strive daily to become the very "reflection" of CHARACTER to anybody I meet. I have learned to be content in the face of trials... knowing that whatever comes my way, will only work for my good!

My mission formula for student success is to look beyond their faults and see their needs. Being an educator is HEART-WORK... not Hard-work.

SAHS Responsibilities:

• 9th-12th Grade Discipline for Rh-Z

• 504 Coordinator K-Z

• Classified Evaluations

• Attendance Coordinator

• PBIS (Students)/MTSS

• Registration

• March of Dimes/United Way

• Senior Checkout

• Laptop Distribution

• School Climate Report Card Summary

• Transportation Liaison

• One Child... One Chance

• EOC/ACT

• 4.0/SLO Evaluator

• Teacher Observations

• Supervision-School Day and Extracurricular Activities

• Faculty PD

• Department Lead: Science, Fine Arts, Foreign Language

Degrees and Certifications:

• University of South Carolina Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing- 1987

• Cambridge College

  Master of Education in School Guidance Counseling-2006

• Cambridge College Educational Specialist/C.A.G.S. Educational Administration- 2008

• Argosy University Doctor of Education in Educational Administration- 2013

Certifications and Endorsements:

● Aspiring Administrators Academy Participant

● Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)

● SC 4.0 Certified Education Evaluator

● SC 4.0 Certified Evaluator (School Guidance Counselors)

● SC Read-to-Succeed Endorsement (K-12)

● SC Certified English Teacher HQ (7-12)

● SC Certified School Guidance Counselor (K-12)

● SC Certified Administrator (K-12)

● SC Certified Superintendent(K-12)

Memberships

● Palmetto Teachers Association

● Palmetto State School Counselors Association

● American School Counselor Association

● SC Alliance of Black School Educators

Phone: 803-641-2600

Email Dr. Velma A. Williams