On July 1, following 20 years of service to the district, Shelli Wilson began her role as superintendent of Campbell County Schools. She replaced former Superintendent Danny Rust, who announced he would not renew his contract at the end of June. Rust had served as superintendent since 2016.
On July 1, Casey Henderson began his new role as Carlisle County Schools' superintendent. He replaced Jay Simmons, who announced his retirement in February. Henderson most recently served as superintendent of Hickman County Schools in Clinton, Ky.
Dustin Howard was named superintendent of Clark County Public Schools (CCPS) on Sept. 23. He most recently served as CCPS assistant superintendent and chief academic officer.
James “Gary” Cornett, a veteran district and school administrator with the Owsley County Schools, now leads the district as its superintendent.
Previously retired from Lee County Schools, Shuler spent his six years of retirement driving a school bus in the district. He said he was pleased to accept the opportunity to lead the district in his home community and the community knows him.
In the heart of eastern Kentucky, photos line the top row of two bookshelves in Floyd County Schools' central office. The bookshelves belong to Anna Shepherd, superintendent, and the faces displayed are those of her former kindergarten students, who later worked for the district.
Danville Independent Schools’ new superintendent traded a career as a police officer to be a champion for students, just as his teachers once were for him.
The foundation for great teamwork in eastern Kentucky following the catastrophic flooding – and what I feel is at the heart of every successful team – is open lines of communication.
Tonya Driver, a lifelong resident of Crittenden County, is now leading Crittenden County Schools as superintendent. "Teaching was always something that I had thought about doing," Driver recalled.
Reggie Taylor entered the field of education after working in business and realizing that work did not fulfill his purpose. Now, he is Owen County’s new superintendent, beginning his tenure on July 1. He replaces former superintendent Robert Stafford.