⭐️ Kristen Wilson Hired as Administrator of Safe Harbor Academy and Woodford Virtual Learning Academy ⭐️

 ⭐️ Kristen Wilson Hired as Administrator of Safe Harbor Academy and Woodford Virtual Learning Academy ⭐️

Woodford County Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Kristen Wilson has been hired as the Administrator of Safe Harbor Academy and Woodford Virtual Learning Academy. As a graduate of Woodford County High School, Mrs. Wilson has been deeply connected to WCPS and the Woodford County community throughout her life. She has positively impacted the students of Woodford County since she began teaching at Simmons Elementary in 2005. 

After nine years in the classroom, Kristen Wilson took on a new role in education as a school counselor at Woodford County High School. The school counseling role expanded Mrs. Wilson’s educational expertise, responsibilities, and understanding of the whole child and school experience. She served in that role from 2014-2025. Mrs. Wilson joined the team at Safe Harbor Academy in 2025 as a school counselor. Throughout her time in WCPS, Mrs. Wilson has served on many district teams and committees. She has also coached and advised a variety of student organizations and teams. 

Kristen Wilson graduated from Morehead State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education P-5. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Education, General Education K-12 in 2009. Mrs. Wilson earned a second Master of Arts in Education in 2012 from the University of the Cumberlands. Her second master’s degree focused on School Counseling K-12. Most recently, Mrs. Wilson earned her Education Specialist (EdS) degree from Asbury University in 2024.

Mrs. Wilson shares her excitement for her new role. She says, “I’m honored and humbled to serve as the Administrative Dean of Alternative Education. I look forward to continuing my work with our staff, students, and community. I am committed to growing both our alternative and virtual school programs by expanding opportunities, strengthening support systems, and creating flexible pathways that meet the diverse needs of every student. Each day brings new opportunities to learn, to grow as an educator, and to strengthen the culture we share. As a servant leader, I am committed to supporting others and building something meaningful together—because the best is yet to come.”

Superintendent Lori Jones says, “Kristen Wilson has valuable experience in the classroom, as a school counselor, and as a leader, both in schools and in the community. Kristen’s passion for student learning and growth as well as her enduring commitment to the students and staff members at Safe Harbor Academy have prepared her well for this new role.”

Congratulations to Mrs. Kristen Wilson!