Welcome to Buchanan Primary School! My name is Katrina Smith, and I am honored to serve as Principal of BPS. I was previously the Assistant Principal of BPS and have served as the Academic Coach and a teacher at Buchanan Elementary School. I have twenty-six years of educational experience in grades K-5 with a focus in the area of literacy. I am an alum of the Haralson County High School class of 1993, and obtained an Educational Specialist and Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration from Jacksonville State University and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia. I am currently in the Doctoral Program at the University of Alabama and expect to graduate with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies in 2024. My husband, Lee, and I are avid stakeholders and local business owners in Haralson County and a have two children who are Haralson County High School graduates.
I will work diligently to continue the tradition of academic success and to serve the faculty, staff, students, and community as your BPS principal! We will strive to continue the current successes of our school but also constantly seek ways to improve. Our goal is to provide the best education possible for all our students no matter what difficult circumstances we currently face. Along with the input and support of our community stakeholders, we will continue to set our students on the path towards meeting the mission and vision of the Haralson County School District.
HCSD VISION
The Haralson County School District will be recognized as a leader in improving student achievement for all students.
HCSD MISSION
The Haralson County School District will produce high-achieving students who will graduate and become productive and responsible citizens.
Again, I am truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as BPS Principal and working for the BPS community. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas you would like to share about our school. It is going to be a great 2023 - 2024 school year at BPS!
Go Rebels!
Sincerely,
Katrina Smith
BPS Principal