Our Administrative Team

Derrick Boyd

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to Pee Dee Elementary! Each day, I am reminded of the joy, energy, and curiosity that fill our halls. Our students are the heart of everything we do, and it is truly an honor to watch them grow, learn, and shine.

At Pee Dee Elementary, we are guided by our vision: to be a school where respectful relationships and a growth mindset allow us to encourage, educate, and empower everyone, every day. This vision inspires us to create a caring, inclusive community where students feel safe to take risks, celebrate successes, and learn from challenges.

Buzzy, our Bee Mascot, reminds us to always:

Bee Respectful
Bee Responsible
Bee Ready to Learn

When we live by these values, our school becomes a hive of collaboration, kindness, and discovery.

I invite families to be active partners in this journey. Together—students, families, and staff—we can ensure that every child not only achieves academic success but also develops the confidence and character needed to thrive in life.

Thank you for trusting us with your children. I look forward to another year filled with learning, laughter, and “buzz-worthy” achievements!

Derrick Boyd, Principal

Wendye McGuirt

Wendye McGuirt, Assistant Principal

I am currently in my 16th year as Assistant Principal of Pee Dee Elementary. I grew up right here in Conway and attended Homewood Elementary, West Conway Middle (Whittemore Park) and Conway High School. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the College of Charleston and a Masters in Administration from the University of South Carolina! Go Gamecocks!

I am married to Kevin and we have two children, Will Hardee and Marleigh. We stay busy when we are not at school. You can find us camping, fishing, at the ballfield or at dance classes and competitions! I am so blessed to be a part of the Pee Dee Elementary family. Building relationships with students and families is very important to me. I welcome the opportunity to meet with parents, students and community members at any time!

Emily Salley

Emily Salley, Assistant Principal

I am blessed to serve as one of the Assistant Principals at PDE. My husband and I have three daughters and live in the Aynor area. As a proud alumnus of Columbia College, USC and CCU, I am a lifelong learner. Prior to joining the Busy Bee family, I was a Speech Pathologist for 22 years with Horry County Schools. This is my 26^th year in public education and is an honor to work alongside the parents, teachers, and staff at PDE as we watch our students grow into amazing young men and women.

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