Henderson County School Superintendent Marganna Stanley announced her plan
for retirement Tuesday night at the Board of Education meeting. Stanley has
served as the Superintendent of Henderson County Schools for the past six years.
Stanley, a graduate of Henderson County High School, began her professional
career in 1990 at Cairo Elementary teaching 5th grade. After earning her Master’s
Degree from Indiana State University, she moved to the Henderson County
Schools Central Office as a Student Assistance Coordinator and within four years
was elevated to Director of Student Programs and completed her Rank I
certification for Elementary Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel, Instructional
Supervision – Level II, and School Superintendent through Western Kentucky
University. In 2005, she accepted the appointment of Principal at Chandler
Elementary School and then in 2008 she was selected as the Assistant
Superintendent of Administration for Henderson County Schools. Her 30-year
commitment to the Henderson County Schools has reached and influenced many
students and staff to high levels of success. Kentucky Association of School
Administrators (KASA) recently recognized Superintendent Marganna Stanley as a
finalist for Kentucky Superintendent of the Year.
Stanley has served on a variety of community boards and/or member of
organizations such as the CATCH program, Rotary Colonels 2 College, Rotary,
Chamber of Commerce, Audubon Education Council, JA Volunteer, and NWKF
Education Rally. Her professional organization memberships include Kentucky
Education Association (KEA), Kentucky Association for School Administrators
(KASA), and American Association for School Administrators (AASA), and
Kentucky Association for School Superintendents (KASS).
Under her leadership, the district has seen many changes and growth, including:
● The building of the new Spottsville Elementary School
● The development of a new Jefferson Elementary School
● Numerous facility upgrades and energy efficient initiatives
● HCS+ Building a Better Graduate initiative which means our students receive
rigorous coursework, strong character development, and 5 world class skills
● Cultivated a strong instructional focus on reading and writing
● Building leadership capacity within our schools through Building the Bench
● Branding a positive image of HCS through collaborative partnerships with
local and state government, local businesses, HCC, organizations,
individuals, and agencies
● Implementation of the one to one (1:1) technology devices in all grade levels
● Secured entrances in the schools, installed security cameras, access
controls, and emphasized best-practice emergency procedures
● Henderson County Schools has been recognized on the state and national
levels for numerous programs and achievements
● A clean financial audit report with a growing contingency fund
● And many more initiatives that benefit Henderson County students on a daily
basis.
“As we start developing a new five year strategic plan, I believe it is now the best
time for our board to select a new leader that will carry that work forward.
Contributing to the district over the past six years as the Superintendent has been
rewarding both personally and professionally. I am humbled and grateful for a
30-year career in the Henderson County Schools.
I wish the board the very best as they begin a search for a new superintendent. I
am committed to a smooth transition and will continue working with the board to
ensure that.
I want to thank our school board members for their trust, leadership, and support.
Many, many people have helped me, coached me, and empowered me. That
support has allowed me to lead collaboratively and serve our students, staff, and
community with integrity and excellence. My heart and soul are filled with pride and
my hope is that the Henderson County Schools thrive to continue to expand
horizons for our students.”
Her retirement will be effective on June 30, 2020.
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