School Board Approves Three Administrative Appointments

SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved three administrative appointments during its November 10 meeting, including a new assistant principal at Archer Lodge Middle School.

The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Dr. David Pearce.

David Shawn Bates was named assistant principal at Archer Lodge Middle School under a four-year contract.

The board also approved two central office appointments.

Laura Beckmeyer was named Exceptional Children Director of Policy, Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability.

Heather Pennica was appointed Executive Director of Professional Learning and Advanced Teaching Initiatives within the district’s Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability division.

Both central office appointments are for two-year contracts.