Batesburg – Leesville 05/13/2026 – Lexington County School District Three announces Nicole Yaworski as the new Assistant Principal of Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Yaworski, who is affectionately referred to as “Coach Y” by her students, will replace Samantha Kennedy, who will transition to Batesburg-Leesville Middle School as the school’s new principal.
Currently serving as a Physical Education teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School, Ms. Yaworski also serves the district as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach at Batesburg-Leesville High School. Ms. Yaworski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Lander University and recently completed her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to student success, school leadership, and community involvement.
In addition to her classroom and leadership responsibilities, Ms. Yaworski has led numerous school initiatives including serving as the school’s PBIS leader, Student Activities Committee leader, and Related Arts & Special Areas Team leader. She was named Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year in 2025 and currently serves as Lexington County School District Three’s overall Teacher of the Year…