Lawrence County Superintendent Robbie Fletcher selected as Kentucky’s next education commissioner

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Lawrence County schools Superintendent Robbie Fletcher was selected as Kentucky’s next education commissioner by the state board of education on Thursday.

As the chief state school officer, the commissioner recommends and implements state board of education policies. The role includes directing the state education department in managing public school districts, the Kentucky School for the Deaf, Kentucky School for the Blind and state-operated area technology centers.

Kentucky Board of Education Chair Sharon Porter Robinson said in a news release that Fletcher demonstrates the leadership qualities sought by the board.

“After thoughtful consideration of the feedback collected from numerous Kentucky stakeholders and the priorities of the KBE, we sought a leader who embodies the qualities of an ambassador and statesperson, an expert instructional leader, a strong organizational leader and a visionary innovator,” Robinson said. “We are confident that Dr. Fletcher meets these requirements and are excited about the future of education in the commonwealth under his leadership.”

Fletcher has been superintendent of Lawrence County in eastern Kentucky since 2014. Prior to that, he worked in Martin County as principal of Sheldon Clark High School and principal of Warfield Middle School. Fletcher started his career in 1996 as a math and science teacher before becoming assistant principal at Inez Middle School in Martin County, the news release said.

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