Band & Music

Mr. Smith is a native of nearby Camden, South Carolina and a graduate of the University of South Carolina.  Prior to coming to Chapin, Mr. Smith taught in Hampton, Kershaw, and Chester Counties.   Most recently, he served as the director of the Palmetto Homeschool Band in Lugoff.   Mr. Smith performs with the  Wateree Jazz Band where he serves as trumpet section leader.  Mr. Smith is an alumnus of the prestigious Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps, having marched lead trumpet in 2000 and 2004.  The 2025-2026 school year will be his 2nd year here at Chapin Intermediate.

Mr. Smith lives in nearby Prosperity with his wife, who teaches special education, and their Golden Retriever Blue.  When not teaching, Mr. Smith enjoys photography, aviation, and travel.  This is his 7th year teaching.

kjsmith@lexrich5.org