New principal returning to school that launched his Beaufort County career

A former Lady’s Island Middle School assistant principal will be returning to the school as its next leader.

Gregory Hall, who was assistant principal of the school from 2011 to spring 2015, will take the head job July 1, superintendent Jeff Moss announced Tuesday evening. This school year, he is serving as an assistant principal at Robert Smalls International Academy.

Hall replaces Auman Kates, who is leaving the district due to out-of-state family commitments, according to the district.

He worked as a music teacher and band director in Greenville and Colleton counties for nine years before joining the Beaufort County School District in 2011. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was deployed to Kuwait in 2003 and was recognized with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Gold Star.

He is working toward a doctorate at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his master’s degree in education leadership.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to return to Lady’s Island Middle School,” Hall said. “It’s a great school with a hard-working team of professionals and staff, terrific students and parents, and strong community support. There’s no doubt in my mind that we can all work together to keep advancing toward excellence.”

This story was originally published June 8, 2016 at 8:43 AM with the headline "New principal returning to school that launched his Beaufort County career."