The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has selected Lawrence County Schools Superintendent Robbie Fletcher to be Kentucky's next school board member.
As chief state school official and chief executive officer of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the Secretary recommends and implements KBE policies and uses KDE in the administration of Kentucky Schools for the Deaf (KSD), the state's 171 public school districts. I am conducting. , the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) and 50 state-operated regional technology centers (ATCs). KBE Chairman Sharon Porter-Robinson said Fletcher exhibits the leadership qualities the board is looking for.
Dr. Robbie Fletcher (Photo from KDE)
“On behalf of the Kentucky State Board of Education, I would like to congratulate the newly elected school board members,” Robinson said. “After careful consideration of the feedback we gathered from numerous Kentucky stakeholders and KBE’s priorities, we are seeking leaders who embody the qualities of ambassadors and statesmen, professional educational leaders, strong organizational leaders, and We were looking for a visionary innovator. We are confident Dr. Fletcher meets these requirements and are excited about the future of education in the commonwealth under his leadership.”
Fletcher has served as Lawrence County's superintendent since 2014. Previously, he served as principal of Sheldon Clark High School (Martin County) from 2009 to 2014 and principal of Warfield Middle School (Martin County) from 2005 to 2009. He began his career as a math and science teacher in 1996 and became assistant principal at Innes Middle School (Martin County) in 2004.
“I am grateful to the Kentucky Board of Education for selecting me as its next school board member. It was clear during the interview process that each person on the board has a deep love for all children in our commonwealth. ,” Fletcher said. “If approved, I would be honored to serve all of Kentucky's children and all those involved in their educational experiences with each board member.
Fletcher said he is also grateful for the support of his family, friends and colleagues throughout the process and career.
“I am grateful to have a large network of people who are always willing to listen, consult and advise me, regardless of the professional title I held,” he said. “I look forward to growing this network so that we can all make the best decisions possible for our students.”
Mr. Fletcher has worked with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in a variety of ways as a school administrator.
Mr. Fletcher also has experience working with state legislators as a member of the School Funding Task Force in 2021 and with the U.S. Department of Education as chair of the Appalachian Regional Advisory Committee.
“As a department, KDE staff strives every day to build relationships that allow us to better serve our 171 school districts and, more importantly, the future leaders in our classrooms every day.” said Fletcher. “As a commissioner, I will continue to have the same 'all in' attitude that Lawrence County has every day, because our more than 600,000 students deserve so much more. As you can imagine, every opportunity I get We look forward to recognizing our students using the hashtag #AllinKY. ”
Fletcher earned his doctorate and superintendent certification from Morehead State University. He earned his master's degree in education from the University of Kentucky in 2002 and his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Morehead State University in 1996.
Mr. Fletcher is scheduled to take office on July 1, pending confirmation by the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky Department of Education
