In preparation for the 2026-27 school year, Spartanburg District Five is proud to announce the selection of two new school administrators, following unanimous approval by our Board of Trustees.
A new face will be joining the Spartanburg District Five family next school year, as Chad Maguire has been selected as the next Principal of Beech Springs Middle School. The veteran school administrator brings nearly three decades of experience in education, along with a proven track record of student achievement, strong school culture, and collaborative leadership. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” says Maguire. “Spartanburg District Five has such a great reputation for its family feel, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Maguire comes from Sevier Middle School in Greenville County, where he’s served as Principal since 2017. Under his leadership, Sevier has seen remarkable academic growth, earning an “Excellent” rating on the 2025 SC State Report Card and recognition as a Gold High Performing School. During his tenure, the school experienced significant gains in student performance, most notably in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Maguire has helped foster a culture of trust amongst students and staff alike, with teacher turnover rates as low as 2%-4% every year.
Prior to his role as principal, Maguire served as an assistant principal at both Woodmont Middle School and Lakeview Middle School, also in Greenville County. He began his career in the classroom as a middle school math teacher in North Carolina, where he also held leadership roles including department chair, athletic director, and math facilitator. Maguire earned his Bachelors in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University, and has a Masters in Middle Level Education and in Educational Leadership, both from Winthrop University.
Maguire also shared his enthusiasm for the future of Beech Springs Middle School. “Beech Springs has a solid foundation that has already been built and has so much potential. I’m excited to continue that momentum and build Beech into the school everyone wants to be at.” He will officially begin at Beech Springs on July 1.
A familiar face will be stepping out of the classroom, and into school leadership, as Jessica Amsler has been selected as the new Assistant Principal of Lyman Elementary School.
Amsler brings 16 years of experience in elementary education, along with a strong commitment to building relationships and supporting student and teacher growth. She currently serves as a 4K teacher at Lyman, where she has been since 2023. Amsler was recently named Lyman Elementary School’s 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year. “I’ve loved being a part of the Lyman Elementary School family over the last three years and getting the chance to build great relationships with students over that time,” said Amsler. “Now I’m looking forward to building those same relationships with our parents and the entire school community.”
Prior to District Five, Amsler taught first and third grade in a neighboring Spartanburg County district, working with colleagues to strengthen instruction and plan schoolwide initiatives. She earned her Bachelors in Special Education, along with a Masters in Applied Learning and Instruction, with a focus on literacy, at USC Upstate. She is currently pursuing her Masters in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University.
“As a teacher, I’ve enjoyed watching students grow over the years,”says Amsler. “Now I’m excited about the chance to watch teachers grow.” Amsler will officially begin her new role as Assistant Principal on July 1.