About Mr. Wise

My wife and I celebrated our thirty-second wedding anniversary  We have six wonderful children, having added a two lovely daughters-in-law.

I have a Bachelors degree and two Masters degrees from Furman University.  This year will be my thirty-second in education, all in Greenville County Schools.  I taught fourth and fifth grade for thirteen years, worked as an assistant principal for three years, and am serving in my sixteenth year as a principal.  In addition, I have done other things for the district, like teaching and directing summer school, working on curriculum guides, teaching an adult ESOL class, and teaching in the R.I.S.E. program.

Educational Background: 

  • 1985 – Furman University – B.A. in Elementary Education
  • 1989 – Furman University – M.Ed. in Elementary Education
  • 1994 – Furman University – M.Ed. in School Administration

School History:

  • Teacher – Monaview, Bryson, and Duncan Chapel Elementary Schools
  • Assistant Principal – Skyland Elementary School
  • Principal – Welcome and Paris Elementary Schools

"Traditions of Excellence"