Brittany Walker Taking Helm at Ashland

The next principal of Ashland Elementary is Brittany Walker, who begins her new role July 1.  A familiar face, she has served as assistant principal there since 2024. With more than 13 years of varied experience in Fayette County Public Schools, Walker aims to continue fostering a positive culture and enhancing student achievement. 

“Ms. Walker is a passionate, student-centered leader,” said Superintendent Demetrus Liggins. “With a career rooted in service across multiple schools, she is aptly equipped to lead Ashland with vision and heart.” 

Two years before joining Ashland, Walker became a school-based instructional coach at Northern Elementary, where she focused on high-yield strategies and rigorous, relevant learning opportunities for students. Previously, she taught third grade for 10 years at Harrison and Garrett Morgan elementaries. 

"Ms. Walker’s deep commitment to Ashland Elementary’s students, staff, and community, combined with her proven track record of fostering student achievement and creating an inclusive school culture, makes her the ideal leader to guide Ashland into its next chapter,” said Chief School Leadership Officer Jennifer Hutchison. “Her extensive experience, from classroom teacher to assistant principal, solidifies her as an exceptional choice to lead Ashland Elementary.” 

Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Tusculum University, a master’s in Instructional Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University, and an Education Specialist (Principalship) degree from the University of Kentucky. 

She takes the lead at Ashland after John Moore, who was tapped as the next principal at Leestown Middle School.