WKU School of Leadership & Professional Studies

One of our most recent LULA (Level Up Leadership Academy) participants from @WarrenCoSchools, Mrs. Nicole Lyons, has recently been added to the incredible team of Education Recovery Specialists with KDE! We are excited to see her shine in this role. Congrats and Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

Kentucky honors the Commonwealth’s most impactful teachers through the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. Nominate your past (or current) teacher today! Applications are due on August 15. wku.edu/kythf/

Congratulations to another one of our SLPS (Education Administration) alumni, Mrs. Lacey Hickey, for being named the new principal of Richardsville Elementary! We look forward to seeing the great things you’ll do. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

Congratulations to our very own, Dr. Rheana Plemons! She has been named as WKU's new Assistant Provost for Accreditation and Assessment! We know she will shine in this new role. Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

I'm excited to be one of the presenters for this year's KAPS conference! Hope to see you there! @WKU_SLPS @WKUCEBS

Happy Independence Day from the School of Leadership and Professional Studies!

Congratulations to WKU SLPS (Ed. Admin) alumni, Ms. Whitney Choate, for being named the new principal of LaRue County High School!! We know you'll do big things! @WKUCEBS

Hawk Family, we are excited to announce the appointment of Whitney Choate as the next Principal of LaRue County High School. Choate will officially begin her new role on July 1, 2025, succeeding current LCHS Principal Justin Craft. Welcome to the Hawk Family!

Huge thanks to recent EdD alumni Drs. Thea Hurt, Stacie Hutchison, Justin Mitchell, and Cody Russelburg for their presentations and panel discussion at EdD Summer Residency 2025! @WKUCEBS @WKU_SLPS

The EdD Summer Residency concluded with keynote talks by Dr. Dewey Hensley, Poverty Considerate Schools and Alex Spurrier from Bellwether. Thanks to everyone for a great week! @alspur @WKUCEBS @WKU_SLPS

Congratulations to @wkuslps and @WKUEDD alumni, Dr. Patel, on this new appointment with The Impact Center! He’ll be a great addition! Go Tops!

Congratulations to WKU SLPS (Ed. Admin.) alumni, Jeremy McGinty on his new appointment as assistant principal at @PlanoPanthers! We know you'll do great things! @WKUCEBS

Congratulations to SLPS/Education Administration Alumn, Beth Parsons, for being named the new Dean of Students at @BriarwoodES. We are proud of you and your accomplishments! Go Tops! @WKUCEBS @WarrenCoSchools

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I'd like to give a big shout out to my friend Derick Marr, principal of @RichPondElement! He recently joined our Finance/Resource Mgmt. class and shared his experiences with the group of aspiring admins. His insights were invaluable. Thank you Mr. Marr! @WKUCEBS @WarrenCoSchools

High school students, don’t miss your chance to explore WKU this summer! Join us for WKU Preview Day on Tuesday, July 1. 🗓️ This free open house is your gateway to discovering academic programs, campus life, and everything WKU has to offer. Reserve your spot at…

Congratulations to EDAD alumni, Mr. Brad Divine, on his new appointment! We are proud of your accomplishments! Go Tops! @WKUCEBS

Today is Dr. Leggett’s birthday! If you see her, wish her a happy day! @WKUCEBS

The students did their part, so it was time for WKU EDAD alum, Kelli Brooks, to make good on her end of the deal! This is the fun part of leading a school! @WKUCEBS @BGISD