OUR VALUES AT

KMCE

Serving Kindergarten - 5th Grade Students

At KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary, we believe that education gives us the tools and the responsibility to open doors for ourselves and others. We are a community in which all members work together, celebrate each others' successes, value diverse perspectives, and operate with respect for the people and places we encounter. We recognize that we will never stop learning, and we work diligently to become stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and problem solvers who can express our thoughts with confidence and conviction. We have audacious dreams, and we have the knowledge, skills, and strength of character to make those dreams come true.

About Our Principal

Mrs. Melody Smith

My name is Melody Smith, and I am honored to be selected as the new principal of KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary! I am excited and optimistic to lead our elementary school that has so much potential for greatness! Thank you for welcoming me into the Collegiate Elementary family, and for allowing me to serve a school community with great scholars, parents, and educators.

As a native Memphian, I have served this great city as an educator for over 20 years. Prior to principalship at KMCE, I served students as an elementary school teacher, instructional coach, district-level academic school manager, and assistant principal. For the past five years, I have proudly served as the principal of A. B. Hill Elementary School.

My commitment to you is to create an environment where all KIPPsters can succeed. My passion is developing excellence in teaching and learning. We will hold each other accountable because excuses are unacceptable! As principal, it is important that parents know how much they are needed and valued in the overall success of our KIPPsters. We cannot do this work without you!

I will continue to meet with families and community partners. I want to listen, learn, and share my leadership style and academic vision with you. Please remember that my door is always open to you. Feel free to contact me at (901) 791-9391 or by email at [email protected]. I can’t wait to celebrate our academic successes with you.

KIPP MEMPHIS
COLLEGIATE ELEMENTARY

230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391

CONTACT US

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LEADERSHIP

Melody Smith
Principal
[email protected]

Patricia Lockhart
Assistant Principal
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Alana Brown
Director of Operations
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