HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Christian County Public Schools has announced that Michelle Walden who has been serving as the interim principal at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has officially been named principal, effective April 1, 2026.
“Mrs. Walden’s leadership, experience, and deep commitment to early childhood education make her an excellent choice to lead the Early Learning Center,” said Superintendent Chris Bentzel. “Her dedication to students, staff, and families will continue to move early learning in the right direction in Christian County.”
With a 25 year tenure in education, Walden most recently served as the district’s Director of Elementary Education prior to being named the school’s interim principal earlier this month.
The district officially welcomes Ms. Walden into her new role.
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