CCMS names new principal

Christian County Middle School’s Site-Based Decision-Making Council has announced the hiring of Kristen Lindsey to serve as principal beginning July 1.

A news release says Lindsey most recently served as the school’s assistant principal.

Lindsey is a graduate of Christian County High School and she began her teaching career in 2002 at Jackson Elementary School on Fort Campbell. She returned to Christian County Schools in 2006 as a teacher at Christian County Middle School and also served as a guidance counselor for seven years before being promoted to assistant principal.

She’s quoted as saying, “It is both an honor and a privilege to lead the incredible staff and students at Christian County Middle School. I look forward to building a culture of collaboration by embracing the partnerships between our staff, students, parents, and community.”

Lindsey is a graduate of Austin Peay State University and Murray State University and holds two master’s degrees in education.