Katie Kirkwood has been named the new Principal of Bend Gate Elementary School. Mrs. Kirkwood is currently the Interim Principal at Bend Gate Elementary and was previously the Assistant Principal. Her classroom experience includes being a teacher at Spottsville Elementary School for twelve years.
Kirkwood graduated from Henderson County High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Murray State University. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Reading and Writing Specialist and a Rank I Supervisor of Instruction from the University of the Cumberlands.
On being named the new Bend Gate Elementary principal, Kirkwood noted, “I am completely honored to be the new principal at Bend Gate, my alma mater. It has been such a privilege to work with the students, staff, and families over the last two years, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue on this journey together as we pursue excellence!”
Dr. Bob Lawson, Superintendent of Henderson County Schools, stated “We are pleased to announce Mrs. Kirkwood as the new principal at Bend Gate. As a former Bend Gate student, she is fully invested in seeing the school succeed. She embodies the core values of Henderson County Schools and I know under her leadership as a vice-principal and now as principal, she will have a positive and lasting impact on the students, teachers, and staff.”
Kirkwood grew up in Henderson County and has strong connections to this community. She and her husband Josh have 4 children and live in Henderson.
For more information, please contact Director of Public Information Megan Mortis at 270.831.5000 or email: megan.mortis@henderson.kyschools.us
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