BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) has recognized Kentucky superintendent Rob Clayton for excellence and named him Superintendent of the Year. Specifically, the group commended Clayton for effective leadership of Warren County Public Schools (WCPS), a post he has held since 2013.

What You Need To Know

  • Warren County Public Schools administrator Rob Clayton was named superintendent of the year

  • Clayton has served in the post since 2013

  • The WCPS district is the fastest growing and fourth largest in the state

During this time, the school district has experienced a 25% growth in the student body. At over 1,800 students (pre-K through grade 12), WCPS is the fourth largest and fastest growing district in the state. With a workforce of almost 3,000 strong, it’s also the third largest employer in Bowling Green and Warren County.

The district physically expanded, too, opening three new elementary schools, plus performed major athletic renovations at all four high schools.

“Warren County Public Schools has always been seen as a leader across the Commonwealth. I felt blessed back in 2013 to take the lead, but when you look at the last two years in general, there’s hardly a person who doesn’t see the value of our public school systems throughout the Commonwealth,” Clark said in a news release.

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) also named Mr. Clayton the Kentucky 2023 Superintendent of the Year (SOY) and he is a finalist for the National Superintendent of the Year Award, given by AASA in 2023.

In addition, Mr. Clayton was also integral in implementing the Franklin Covey Leader in Me program throughout the district. The state of Kentucky garnered its first Lighthouse Certification school in 2014 (the education company’s highest attainable standard). Currently, the district has ten schools that have received this highly regarded certification.

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