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Amy Irwin Named Superintendent of Barren County Schools
June 6, 2024 - The Barren County Board of Education has named Amy Irwin as the next Superintendent of Barren County Schools. Mrs. Irwin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University in 1995. She continued at WKU, earning a Master's Degree in Counseling (1997), Rank I in Counseling (2004), Rank I in Educational Administration (2018), and Superintendent's Certification (2023). She also completed Harvard Graduate School Aspiring Leaders Training in 2017.
Mrs. Irwin is currently the principal of Barren County High School and has held various positions in the district since 2001. She served as a guidance counselor for Barren County Middle School and Barren County High School from 2001-2003. In 2004, she became the first director of BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning). In 2006, she returned to the middle school as a guidance counselor and held that position until 2015. In 2015, she served as the district's College and Career Development Coordinator, and in 2018, she began serving as Principal at the BCHS Innovation Zone until becoming Barren County High School Principal in 2019.
Board of Education Chair Shelly Groce commented, "Mrs. Irwin has a proven record of leadership and a deep commitment to the students and staff of Barren County Schools. We know that she will continue to move the district forward with vision, passion, and a sincere desire to serve our entire BC community."
"I want to thank the Board for giving me this opportunity to serve our students, staff, and community. We will continue to build on the solid foundation created by so many who came before us. Our commitment to providing opportunities for all students to succeed will be the driving force behind everything we do," Mrs. Irwin responded.
Mrs. Irwin will officially begin her new role on July 1.