Principal: Dr. Donna Dandy

Experience FAMILY PURPOSE AFMS Principal Donna Dandy Hello, I'm When the country needed more educators, Dr. Dandy answered the calling. Her teaching career began in Savannah, Georgia, but she is now the principal at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. She came to Allendale because she believes, “it is time that we begin to witness the potential in our scholars. I believe that I have the capacity to get our school on that trajectory.” University of Phoenix 3rd- 5th Grade Teacher 2008-2013 Masters of Art in Elementary Education Education Specialist and Curriculum Instruction Management and Administration Nova Southeastern University Dr. Dandy’s favorite color is gray. In her free time, she enjoys traveling. Dr. Dandy is a mom to four children, the youngest of whom is 8 years old. A fun fact about Dr. Dandy is her mom is originally from Belize. Dr. Dandy believes her best asset as a principal is her instructional coaching. Her favorite part about being a principal is getting to know her students and watching them succeed. She feels immense pride when she sees growth and progress in her teachers and scholars. 2019-2022 Assistant Principal School Improvement Coach for Transformation Schools Paraprofessional 2007-2008 Doctor of Education and Instructional Leadership Georgia Southern University Nova Southeastern University

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Prieste

Mrs. Priester is a native of Allendale, SC and a graduate of  Allendale County School District. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University and a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Southern Wesleyan University.

Mrs. Priester has been teaching for 14 years and been recognized as Teacher of the Year three times. She loves reading, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her family. Mrs. Priester is excited to start this new phase of her career and is looking forward to working with all the students, parents, teachers, staff and community members.

Mrs. Priester is married to Michael Priester and together they have 3 children, Michael, Deon and Arianna and 1 grandson, Michael Jr.