New HC administrators discuss new positions

Chad Carpenter- Associate Principal

Associate principal Chad Carpenter isn’t a newcomer to HC or administrative work. After teaching at East Jessamine Middle, he taught at HC for a year before moving to Crawford Middle School as an associate principal for seven years. Carpenter’s first week at 2100 Fontaine, though, has brought with it its fair share of challenges. “Primarily it’s been issues with our building,” he said. “Air conditioning seems to have a bit of an issue staying on. I’ve been dealing with a lot of leaks from the air conditioning unit and concerns from the teachers that their rooms are really hot.” Carpenter hopes to work out issues pertaining to the building soon, as well as develop strong relationships with students to put them on the path to success. “I’m really trying to focus on getting to know students and staff, but my overall goal for education in general is to find a pathway to the next step for college or a job… when you form those relationships with students and get to know them as an individual… [I am] able to open some doors that might not be open for some students.”

 Lyndsey Timoney- Counseling

An alum of four separate colleges, a biology teacher at West Jessamine High School for six years and a counselor at Leestown Middle for three years, counselor Lyndsey Timoney boasts no shortage of experience. Replacing counselor Jackie Smith, who retires in September, Timoney is spending her first weeks getting to know students. “[There are] a lot of people– a lot of parents, kids and teachers,” she said. “I’m coming from a school where there were 900 people total to a school to where there are 2,500 students, and all of their parents and teachers.” Later in the year, Timoney will shift her focus to college apps. “I’m really excited to help kids with college searches,” she said. “I [attended] four different schools, and so I feel like I’ve toured around and done lots of things. I look forward to helping kids with that.”

Brian Miller- TPGES

After working as an administrator at Dixie Magnet Elementary, Locust Trace Center, the Experience Based Career Education (EBCE) program, Dunbar High School, and schools in Hancock and Menifee counties, Teacher Professional Growth & Effectiveness System (TPGES) Coach Brian Miller is adapting to HC’s unique environment. “Like most freshmen, I’ve been learning where the hallways are and their room numbers, learning how to navigate the building, and getting to know teachers and students, because we have a very large staff and a very large population of students,” he said. Although his position doesn’t often involve students, Miller still wants to connect with students. “I’m a hardworking individual, but I really value relationships,” he said. “I like to see students value hard work and the concept of being good to others. I’m looking forward to getting to know as many staff members and students as I can, develop relationships, and continue to help teachers in the classroom develop their craft.”

Mike Zuckerman- Clerical

While new to his position as administrative assistant, Mike Zuckerman is not new to HC. In charge of the SAFE program for 20 years and a football coach for 10, Zuckerman was shifted to his current clerical position just before the 2016-17 school year. Despite having to learn many new procedures for his role, Zuckerman isn’t phased. “After 20-something years,” he said, “it’s just another year. I will help out the administration and students any way I can, but in a different way now.”