2024-2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for
2024-2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for Knott County Schools
 
Reading Percentages
Mathematics Percentages
Level
Proficient
Distinguished
 
Proficient
Distinguished
Elementary
38%
23%
34%
23%
Middle
33%
17%
31%
10%
High
39%
15%
35%
10%
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Staff Directory

Knott County District Staff Directory

David Adams
Adams, David
Homebound Teacher
Amburgey, Bernadette
Monitor
Justin Amburgey
Amburgey, Justin
Dean of Students/Bus Driver
Begley, Gerald
Bus Driver
Bentley, April
Bus Monitor
Bentley Jr, Norman
Bus Monitor
Connie Beverly
Beverly, Connie
Transportation Clerk
Collins, Danny
Bus Driver
Collins, Justin
Bus Driver
Collins, Kevin
Maintenance
Combs, Alicia
Bus Driver
Combs, Carla
Bus Driver
Dustin Combs
Combs, Dustin
Director of Federal Programs
Mia Combs
Combs, Mia
Federal Programs Secretary
I have been employed with the Knott County Schools since 1998. I was first hired at Beckham Combs Elementary as an attendance clerk. I then moved to Central Office in 2004 where I currently work in the Federal Programs Department.
Conley, Christopher
Bus Driver
Conley, Rejena
Bus Driver
Greg Conn
Conn, Greg
Superintendent/Bus Driver
Greg Conn
Conn, Greg
Superintendent/Bus Driver
Tara Cook
Cook, Tara
Certified Staff
I graduated Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary teaching of language arts. I have a master's degree from Morehead State University in guidance counseling, and I have a rank I from the University of the Cumberlands in Supervisor of Instruction.. I am also a proud mother to Braxton, Brady, and Addyson and wife of Eric Cook.
Creech, James
Bus Monitor
Brittany Dalton
Dalton, Brittany
Intellectual Assessor/School Psychologist
                        
Connie Dixon
Dixon, Connie
Receptionist/Billing Clerk
My name is Connie Dixon.  I have worked for Knott County Schools for more than 20 years.
I worked at Jones Fork Elementary, until beginning my new job as a secretary at the Board of
Education.
Dixon, Ronald
Bus Driver
Coy Fields
Fields, Coy
Network Administrator
Education:
Morehead State University – Bachelor of Business Administration/Computer Information Systems (1992)
Hazard Community College – Associates Degree (1989)
Knott Co Central High School - Class of 1987
Hindman/Emmalena – K-8
 
Experience:
Knott Co Board of Education – Hindman, KY – Network Administrator (2000-present)
Computers Plus – Paintsville, KY – Technician (1999)
Highlands Regional Medical Center – Prestonsburg, KY – Asst Network Admin (1996-1998)
LexMark International – Lexington, KY – Laser Printer Assembly (1994-1995)
Domino’s Pizza – Morehead/Paintsville/S. Williamson – Asst Manager (1991-1997)
Wal-Mart – Morehead, KY – Pets/Chemicals Sales Associate (1990-1991)
Knott Co Central Band – Hindman, KY – Band Camp Percussion Instructor (1987-1989)
Knott Co Public Pool – Hindman, KY – Lifeguard (1985-1989)
Fields, Donald
Bus Driver
Fouts, Jeannie
Bus Driver
Fugate, Basil
Bus Driver
Fugate, Chester
Bus Driver
Fugate, Lora
Bus Driver
Gibbins, Daniel
Bus Driver
Gibson, Bruce
Bus Driver
Gibson, Earl
Mechanic
Samantha Grigsby
Grigsby, Samantha
Financial Analyst
Mr. Brent Hall
Hall, Mr. Brent
DPP
Brent Hall- DPP and Safe Schools Coordinator
Undergraduate- Morehead State University
Graduate-Union College- Principal Certification
Rank 1- University of the Cumberlands- DPP and Supervisor of Instruction
 
Job Experience- Beckham Bates Elementary (Middle School Social Studies Teacher) 2008-2011
                             Beaver Creek Elementary (Middle School Math Teacher) 2011-2012
                             Jones Fork Elementary (Principal) 2012-2017
                             Knott County Central (Assistant Principal) 2017-201
                             Knott County Board of Education (Director of Pupil Personnel) 2018-Present
 
Hello, My name is Brent Hall and I’m the Director of Pupil Personnel here in Knott County. I have served in this role since 2018. I have always enjoyed working with the families of Knott County and I look forward to assisting you in any way possible.
Hall, Jeffery
Bus Driver
Kelly Hall
Hall, Kelly
Instructional Supervisor
My name is Kelly D. Hall.  I am an instructional supervisor  for Knott County Schools.  I have been in education for over twenty-five years with experience in all levels of education from preschool to adjunct professor for Midway College.  During my career I have had many roles as an educator including: instructional aide, teacher, principal, and district office supervisor.  I am a proud graduate of Knott County Central High School and the University of Kentucky.  My philosophy on education can be summed up in one sentence, “All students can learn, just not on the same day and in the same way.”
Richard Brent Hall
Hall, Richard Brent
Principal
Hall, Thomas
Bus Driver
JR Hammond
Hammond, JR
Teacher
I have been teaching for 23  years.  14 years in public education and 8 years were at the collegiate level. I have a BA degree in education from Alice Lloyd College and a master degree in School Leadership for Morehead State University. 
Harrington, Caleb
Bus Driver
Sandra Higgins
Higgins, Sandra
Evaluation Specialist
I am a graduate of Knott County Central High School.  I received my masters in Psychology from University of Louisville.  I received my bachelor’s in Social Work from Kentucky State University.
I presently coach Cross Country and Track at KCCHS.  
 I am a former Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Domestic Violence Therapist, and a former basketball coach.
Jeff Honeycutt
Honeycutt, Jeff
Athletic Director/Bus Driver
Knott County Central High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Honeycutt to the Athletic Director position.  
Entering into his 30th year in education, Mr. Honeycutt looks to continue the leadership and student-first mindset that he has exemplified throughout his career as a teacher, principal and coach in a new role. Mr. Honeycutt is excited for the opportunity to build on the previous successes of the Knott County School System athletic programs.
As a principal, Mr. Honeycutt has achieved a top ten school ranking in the state twice in his career. As a coach, he has amassed over 400 wins, 7 District Championships, 3 All A Regional Championships, and 5 Regional Championships across both girls’ and boys’ basketball. Mr. Honeycutt has served as a head coach or assistant coach in softball, baseball, volleyball, tennis and football at different points throughout his career.
“I am honored to serve the Knott County School System as Athletic Director. Putting the students of our district first will be my focus in this role, and I look forward to working with the staff and our community to facilitate a positive environment for the student-athletes to grow and develop as future leaders,” said Mr. Honeycutt
Hudson, Vicky
Bus Monitor
Huff, Anthony
Bus Driver
Ronald Huff
Huff, Ronald
Transportation Director
Brandon Johnson
Johnson, Brandon
Physical Education/Health Teacher/Bus Driver
Ginger Johnson
Johnson, Ginger
Intellectual Assessor
Johnson, Scott
Teacher/Bus Driver
Raymond Justice
Justice, Raymond
Superintendent Secretary
Raymond Justice,  Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.  Taught Health and Physical Education and coached Basketball for 34 years before retiring in 2013. For the last 8 years I have been the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.
I have a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Health and Physical Education..
Brianna Kidd
Kidd, Brianna
Lee, Robert E
Mechanic
Jed Maggard
Maggard, Jed
Computer Technician
Melissa Martin
Martin, Melissa
Accounts Manager
Stephanie Miller
Miller, Stephanie
Certified Staff
I am a graduate of the University of the Cumberlands with a Rank 1 in Supervision of Instruction and Director of Special Education.  I also have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching Exceptional Children Learning and Behavior Disorders from Pikeville University.  I'm in my 22nd year of teaching, with the last 8 years at KCC in the Special Education Department. 
Wesley Moore
Moore, Wesley
Supervisor of Instruction/Director of Technology/Assistant Finance Officer
Hello! I am Wesley D. Moore.  I am currently the Director of Technology/Asst. Finance & Instructional Supervisor for Knott County.  I graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Arts (Elementary Education), Masters in Instructional Leadership (K-12), & Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.). I have lived in Knott County for the past 11 years, and was formally from Garrett, Kentucky.  My experience includes teaching for 9(yrs.), assistant principal (3yrs.), principal (8yrs.), and currently at the Board of Education for 2(yrs.).   I reside in Leburn, KY with my wife and four children. My past times include golfing, fishing, and hiking in many of the recreational areas in Kentucky.  I look forward to continuing my career in education and serving the students and families of Knott County!
Mullins, Ricky
Bus Driver
Jeff North
North, Jeff
Driver Instructor
Jean Reynolds
Reynolds, Jean
Infinite Campus/Community Education/Help Desk Coordinator/Driver Instructior
I have been employed by Knott County Schools since 1977.  I worked at Emmalena Elementary until 2003, then moved to Central Office.  I am presently IC/HelpDesk Coordinator/Community Ed Director/Bus Driver Instructor.  I am a born and bred Knott County resident.  I attended Carr Creek Elementary, Carr Creek High School, and was in the first graduating class at Knott County Central High School. I attended Hazard Community College and Morehead State University.
 
Jean Reynolds
Reynolds, Jean
Infinite Campus/Community Education/Help Desk Coordinator/Driver Instructior
I have been employed by Knott County Schools since 1977.  I worked at Emmalena Elementary until 2003, then moved to Central Office.  I am presently IC/HelpDesk Coordinator/Community Ed Director/Bus Driver Instructor.  I am a born and bred Knott County resident.  I attended Carr Creek Elementary, Carr Creek High School, and was in the first graduating class at Knott County Central High School. I attended Hazard Community College and Morehead State University.
 
Roberts, Jerry Martin
Bus Driver
Roberts, Mindy
Bus Monitor
Ashley Roe
Roe, Ashley
Math Coordinator/Gear Up Coordinator
Ashley Roe is the District Math Coach for grades 6-12 and the Gear Up Coordinator. With an undergraduate degree in Mathematics Education 5-12 from Alice Lloyd College, she taught high school math for 12.5 years before becoming an Academic Interventionist for 1.5 years. While teaching, she earned a degree in Educational Leadership from Morehead State University and a Rank 1 in Supervision of Instruction from the University of the Cumberlands. Ashley Roe's passion for mathematics education and commitment to student success drive her work, fostering positive change and innovation within the district.
Roper, Kellie
Bus Driver
Karen Sandlin
Sandlin, Karen
Food Service Coordinator/Certified Evaluation Coordinator/Save the Children District Liaison
Hello, my name is Karen Sandlin.  I am currently the food service director, certified evaluation coordinator and Save the Children district liaison for Knott County Schools. I received my bachelor’s degree from Alice Lloyd College in middle school education in the content areas of math and social studies.   I later obtained a master’s degree in school counseling from Morehead State University and my Rank I certificate in administration from Eastern Kentucky University.  
Although I am currently working in administration, my heart will always be in teaching middle school math.  
Slone, Bobby
Bus Driver
Slone, Dale
Bus Monitor
Slone, Hubert
Maintenance
Slone, Rex
Maintenance
Slone, Roger
Bus Driver
Smith, Caitlin
Bus Driver
Smith, Jesse
Maintenance
Smith, Mitchell
Teacher/Bus Driver
Smith, Scott
Mechanic
Sparkman, Dellena
Secretary
Sparkman, Jared
Maintenance
Stacy, Kayla
Bus Driver
Cyrus Sturgill
Sturgill, Cyrus
Bus Driver
Taylor, James Stephen
Teacher/Bus Driver
Taylor, Jason
Bus Driver
Thomas, Kenneth
Bus Driver
Thomas, Tammy
Bus Monitor
Thompson, Hilary
Bus Driver
Thornsberry, Lesley
Bus Monitor
Cydni Trent
Trent, Cydni
Director of Special Education/504
My name is Cydni Trent,  I recently graduated from The University of the Cumberlands with a Director of Special Education Certificate. I also have a Masters in Teaching Exceptional Children-Learning and Behavior disorders as well as a Bachelors in Teaching Elementary School, P-5.  
Weinberg, Amber
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Wetmore, Sarah
FRYSC Coordinator/Bus Driver