Administrators

I am thrilled to begin my 5th year as the Principal of THE North Central Elementary! Prior to opening NCE, I served as Principal of Mt. Pisgah Elementary for 4 years after serving 5 years as the Assistant Principal of Lugoff-Elgin Middle School. In my 24-year career in education, I have 11 years of teaching experience that includes every grade level, K-12. I am a proud member of The Citadel's Class of 2000, where I was blessed with a scholarship to play football. I earned my Master's Degree (Education Administration) from Grand Canyon University in 2009.

My wife of 23 years, Nicole, is an amazing woman who teaches at Blaney Elementary. We have two sons, Brauton (22 yrs) and Bradock (19 yrs).  As a family, we love our church, we love going to Clemson Football games, and we love spending time together on Lake Wateree and by the ocean.

I look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our family-focused school community as we strive for Excellence...Always!

Hi!  My name is Kristen Galuppi. I am ecstatic to be serving as the Assistant Principal at North Central Elementary School. I am a 2009 graduate of Coastal Carolina University.  I have taught the last 9 years at the middle level in the areas of Math, History, and Language Arts.  My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education, and I am excited to be back at the elementary level. I earned my Masters of Education degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. 

I am married to my wonderful husband, Greg, and we have a beautiful daughter. We are so happy to have the opportunity to serve the North Central community.  

I look forward to the great work we will accomplish at North Central Elementary School!

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education
• Certification for Middle Level Language Arts and Social Studies
• Master of Education in Educational Administration
• Highly Qualified: Elementary Education, Middle Level Language Arts, Middle Level Social Studies