Greetings and welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!  My name is Kyle Smalls and I will be serving as the new Principal of Hendersonville Elementary School.  I am a native of Charleston and I am very excited about joining the Hendersonville community.  During my 15 years in education, I have served as a middle school English teacher and a climate coach.  I have also served as an administrator at the primary, elementary, middle, and high school levels within urban and suburban communities of Charleston.  I am a passionate leader that is committed to advocacy with the goal of providing teachers and students with the tools that they need to maximize their potential.  I enjoy creating a climate of fun and kindness while holding students accountable as it pertains to academics and behavior.

Hendersonville Elementary School is a small school that allows for a true family atmosphere.  We are firm believers that it takes a village to assist our students to reach a potential that they could not even imagine!  We are grateful that our families and community partners are committed to our mission and together, we will achieve immense success.  

As we embark on the new school year, please know that the administration, teachers, and staff at Hendersonville Elementary School are committed to serving the children of our school.  We are confident that the 2022-2023 academic year will be a great one:)  I am very accessible and can be reached at: kylesmalls@colleton.k12.sc.us .

With love,

Kyle Smalls
Principal   

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you

-Maya Angelou 

Dear Parents and The HES Community,

I AM in unity with Principal Kyle Smalls to empower, educate and synergize the students, the staff and community of Hendersonville Elementary School.

I AM an advocate for all.

I AM the voice that will speak against any injustice amongst Hendersonville Elementary School, equalize achievement gaps and set high standards for teachers and students.

I AM the one that will not accept mediocrity: only EXCELLENCE!

I BELIEVE that effective school leadership will uncap the potential of all students and teachers.

I BELIEVE “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically”. 

Intelligence and character is the true goal of education

- Martin Luther King Jr. 

I ACCEPT the responsibility to be gifted with someone else's child - to mold and shape them to who they were born to be. 

I AM fully committed to the 2022-2023 school year in partnership with the vision of the Colleton County School District to achieve a standard of excellence.

I AM ready for the sweat and tears. I COME with LOVE, GRIT and PASSION!

I want to collaborate with you! 

I welcome any form of correspondence to support and advance the students of Hendersonville Elementary School

With Love,
Alexis Robinson
alrobinson@colleton.k12.sc.us