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Davis Named New Principal at BMHS

Davis Named New Principal at BMHS
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Jun. 30, 2015 | LA CENTER, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Jun. 30, 2015 | 11:09 AM | LA CENTER, KY
The Ballard Memorial High School site-based decision-making council has named Assistant Principal Leslee Davis as the new Principal. She will officially begin the job officially on July 1.

Davis was named BMHS assistant principal last July, and has worked in Ballard County Schools since 2001, when she began as an English teacher at BMHS. She has also served as guidance counselor for three years.

The 1989 BMHS graduate earned her bachelor’s degree in 2000, her master’s in guidance and counseling in 2005, and her Rank 1 in administration, all from Murray State University.

As the assistant principal, one of Davis’ duties was oversight of discipline at the high school. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the students without also being their disciplinarian,” she said. “I want them to know that I’m here to help them get to the next level, whether that’s a university, community college or career.”

She and other administrators had been working on a new internship program for BMHS students, hoping to get it started this year. Davis said that getting that program up and running will be one of her big goals for the year. A good internship program, with lots of community help and support, can help students understand more about the kind of skills needed for future success, she explained.

"Mrs. Davis has been a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, SBDM member, and now moves into the role of principal at Ballard Memorial High School. Her decision-making and leadership are trusted by parents and faculty alike, and her dedication to Ballard County and Ballard County students has been evident throughout her career," said Ballard Superintendent Casey Allen. "Leslee rounds out a powerful team of principals in Ballard County Schools.

For the first time in my 13 years in the district, all three principal positions are filled with Ballard County graduates who have spent most of their professional careers serving our children. We are looking forward to a great year with Mrs. Davis at BMHS, and all across our district!"

Davis and her husband Brad live outside of Barlow, and have three children who are BMHS alumni.

Davis’ former job as assistant principal has been posted, and the council hopes to have someone hired for that post as soon as possible.


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