What do we know about Fayette County Public Schools’ New Deputy Superintendent?
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says, “I’m thrilled to share that Houston Barber, who currently serves as superintendent of the Frankfort Independent School District, will be joining our district,” as the next Fayette County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent.
“In this new role, Dr. Barber will support our organizational goals and champion the needs of our students, employees, and families,” Liggins said. “Adding an educator of his caliber to our already strong leadership team will accelerate the great work happening in FCPS.”
Barber says, “I’m excited to partner with Dr. Liggins and his team to impact the entire community with a focus on student-centered approaches and innovative opportunities that will transform the lives of each and every child in FCPS.”
Barber currently serves as the President of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, Co-Chair for the Board of Managers for Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute for School Principals, and teaches and mentors new superintendents with the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.
Barber has previously served as a high school science teacher in Oldham County and Jefferson County, assistant principal and principal in Jefferson County, and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, and University of the Cumberlands.
