BLYTHEWOOD – Veteran educator Ralph Schmidt will serve as Interim Principal at Blythewood High School, bringing more than 40 years of experience in education and school leadership.
Schmidt previously served as Assistant Superintendent for Lexington School District Three, overseeing all operations and human resources. Prior to that, he held numerous leadership positions in Richland Two, including Principal of Richland Northeast High School and Westwood High School, and Assistant Principal and Principal at Dent Middle School.
Schmidt’s career began as a physical education teacher and coach, and even after retiring, he returned to the classroom as a teacher at Rice Creek Elementary School. He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to building strong relationships with students, staff, and the community. He holds a B.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Lander University and an M.Ed. in School Administration from the University of South Carolina. Schmidt is a retired member of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators.
