HAMPTON — Superintendent Lois Costa wishes to officially welcome two Hampton School District employees into key administrative roles.
Kenneth Hawkins has been named the Principal of Hampton Academy and Elizabeth Henderson has been named the Assistant Principal of the Marston School. Both assumed their new roles on July 1.
“We are so excited to welcome Ken and Elizabeth into their new positions,” Superintendent Costa said. “Both have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the educational field, and I am confident that they will use this experience to find new ways to support their students and their school’s continued growth.”
Kenneth Hawkins
Principal Hawkins has served as the Interim Principal of Hampton Academy since February 2022.
As Principal, he plans to institute a daily advisory period, which will serve as a way for students to connect with an adult who will support their learning and personal growth in a non-academic setting. Students will participate in grade-level-based group activities and can also connect with their advisor individually for help navigating ongoing needs or accessing guidance resources.
Before joining the District, he served as Principal of Saco Middle School in Maine and Tamworth’s Kenneth A. Brett School, as well as Assistant Principal of York Middle School in Maine.
Principal Hawkins holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Keene State College, a master’s degree in educational technology from Lesley University and a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from the University of Southern Maine.
Principal Hawkins began his career in education in 1997 as an eighth-grade science teacher at Portsmouth Middle School.
Outside of school, Principal Hawkins is an avid runner and has completed 23 marathons in 17 states, as well as three Ironman Triathlons.
“I am so excited to continue working with the Hampton Schools’ Leadership Team, teachers, students and the greater community,” Principal Hawkins said. “The level of support I have received at all levels while becoming acclimated to Hampton Academy has been incredible. This support represents the high-level dedication this community has for its schools and students.”
Elizabeth Henderson
Assistant Principal Henderson has served the Hampton School District for the last 14 years as a fourth-grade teacher.
Outside of the classroom, she served as the Marston School’s “Girls on the Run” coach, volunteered for the school’s Ski Club, and was a member of the District Science Committee.
She recently received a certificate of advanced graduate studies in educational leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance and a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of New Hampshire.
“My last 14 years at Marston School have been nothing but rewarding,” Assistant Principal Henderson said. “I am ready and excited to continue my journey here in the assistant principal role.”
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