Warren has been in education for the past 11 years. She started her career in education as a 5th-grade writing teacher, moved to a curriculum specialist and then to a middle school principal. She became superintendent of the LaRue County school district on July 1.
Returning to his hometown decades after leaving, Dan Costellow came back to take the position of superintendent of the Logan County Schools. He started his new role on Jan. 1.
Being the first to graduate in his family and having no intention of ever going to college, Ron Ballard said it was the educators in his life that changed his path.
Being able to interact with students on a daily basis was one of the requirements Tabetha Housekeeper, the new superintendent of Williamsburg Independent, said she needed in order for her to take the position.
Estes has served as the interim superintendent since June 1. He was appointed as the permanent superintendent at a special Board of Education meeting and began his new role on Aug. 17.
Mullins, a 1983 Elizabethtown High School graduate, was named new superintendent of Elizabethtown Independent Schools, effective Sept. 1.
For the first time in nearly three decades, Trimble County has a new superintendent. Todd Neace took the helm on July 1 as Jessica Wilcoxson retired after 27 years of service.
Michael Melton has been serving as Elliott County's new superintendent since July 1. He entered education more than three decades ago because of his family.
New Adair County Superintendent Jason Faulkner plans to spend his first year observing and learning all he can about his new district.
Michael Rowe began working in education 25 years ago. He now has experience as a principal in different schools, along with experience as superintendent of Lincoln County Schools in central Kentucky. He also holds advanced degrees in education, including a master's degree from Morehead State University.