Dr. James Ann Lynch Sheley currently serves as Director of Elementary Schools in the Sumter School District and as a faculty member of CEEL with SCASA. She has over 45 years of experience where she has had the opportunity to serve as Director of Elementary Schools in Lexington District One, Principal of Lugoff Elementary, North Springs Elementary and founding principal of Lake Carolina Elementary Schools. She also has served as Assistant Superintendent and Chief Planning and Initiatives Office in Richland District Two.
Dr. Sheley holds a bachelor’s degree from Newberry College, a master's degree and master’s plus 30 from Winthrop University, and an Ed. D. from Nova –Southeastern University. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Academy, the Center for Creative Leadership, and the Midlands Educator Leadership Experience.
Dr. Sheley has received numerous awards and honors including the National Milken Educator Award, South Carolina National Principal of the Year, and Alpha Delta Kappa Excellence in Education Award. She is an active member of SCASA where she has served as President of the Elementary Principals Association and has been a member of the Palmetto’s Finest Selection Committee since the early 90’s. Currently she serves as a Board Member on the Board of Trustees for Newberry College, Richland Two Foundation Board as Treasurer, SIC Community Member for Brennen Elementary, Faith Partner for H.B. Rhame Elementary, and is a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.
Nova Southeastern University, Ed.D.
