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Administrative Team

   
Carrie Burke

Carrie Burke
Principal
cburke@ccboe.com

Mrs. Caroline Burke joins C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School as Principal. Mrs. Burke joined Charles County Public Schools in 2007 after beginning her career as a teacher in St. Mary's County, where she was born and raised. Over the years, she has had the privilege of serving as Assistant Principal at T.C. Martin and Billingsley elementary schools. Also during this time, she briefly relocated to Austin, Texas, and continued her educational career as the Assistant Principal at Valor North Austin.

Mrs. Burke is excited to lead the Barnhart school community as its new principal. “Entering my first principalship at Barnhart Elementary, a school known for its stability and excellence, is incredibly exciting for me. I am deeply committed to listening, learning, and collaborating with staff, families, and community members to continue fostering a positive and productive environment for all.”

 

Royshel Richardson

Royshel Richardson
Assistant Principal

rrichardson@ccboe.com

Mr. Richardson was named assistant principal of C. Paul Barnhart elementary school in 2022. He began his career in education after serving 13 years in the United States Air Force. He has been employed by Charles County Public schools in the following capacities: substitute, instructional assistant, special education teacher, department chairperson and administrator.

He graduated from the College of Southern Maryland with an associate degree, Notre Dame of Maryland University with an undergraduate degree in elementary and special education and a graduate degree in Educational Leadership and Administration I certification. He enjoys helping students become the best version of themselves.