Administration

Welcome to Ninety Six Elementary School where traditions and memories are made.  I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the students, families, and this community as the Principal of Ninety Six Elementary School.  I consider it a privilege to be a part of your child’s educational journey that leads our future “Wildcats” to become productive citizens in their respective communities for years to come.  As we like to say in this community - “Once a Wildcat - Always a Wildcat.” 

In 2005, I was afforded the opportunity to work in this wonderful district that instilled in me the importance of a good education.  I began my career as a School Counselor at NSES.  In this role, I was the School’s Testing Coordinator, Response to Intervention (RtI) Coordinator, and  Behavior Interventionist.  In 2008 I was selected as the Teacher of the Year and named Principal of Ninety Six Elementary School in 2014.

I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Elementary Education from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC.  I earned two degrees from Clemson University - the first was a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance Services and the second was an Education Specialist Degree in Administration and Leadership.

My name is Michelle McConaghy, and I  am currently serving as the NSES Assistant Principal and the District Math Coach in Greenwood School District 52. I am originally from Connecticut where I spent over 10 years as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal. I received my Bachelor’s in Math and Computer Science in 2006, attending Southern CT State University. I obtained my Master’s in Middle and Secondary Mathematics Education at the University of Bridgeport in 2008. I then continued on to receive my certification in Educational Leadership.

I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. We have 1 dog named Floyd and 4 cats named Henry, Ernie, Sally, and Gus.