West Caldwell High

Dr. Richard Griffin, Principal

I am very excited to be the leader of West Caldwell High School.  I am a Columbia, South Carolina native and am entering my 29th year in public education.  I am entering my 14th year as a high school principal.  I earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of South Carolina in 1995.  I earned a Masters of Arts degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina in 1999.  I earned a Doctorate of Education degree from The University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2014.   I love spending time with my family and attending sporting events.

Assistant Principal

Katrina O’Donnell, Assistant Principal

I am thrilled to be joining the team at West Caldwell High School this year! Before coming to West Caldwell, I taught at Happy Valley School and Hudson Elementary. Prior to teaching, I worked in finance, including at Palm Beach State College where my passion for education began. I completed my bachelor’s in Elementary Education and master’s in School Administration from Appalachian State University. My mission is to create supportive and inclusive educational environments where teachers and students can thrive. Outside of the schoolhouse, I enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling with my family and friends.