The Kentucky Chamber Foundation invests in the leaders shaping Kentucky’s future. Through the Leadership Institute for School Principals, in partnership with the Truist Leadership Institute, Kentucky principals receive a no-cost, world-class leadership program focused on self-awareness, change management, and building engaged, high-performing school cultures. Graduates leave with a personalized growth plan and practical tools they can put to work immediately—strengthening schools, accelerating student success, and elevating communities across the Commonwealth.
Accelerating Solutions, Building Opportunity
- Over 600 principals from K-12 schools across the Commonwealth have graduated from the program.
- 112 of 120 Kentucky counties represented in principal participation.
- Leadership Institute for School Principals graduates have served three million students in Kentucky.
Opportunities to Engage
When business leads, Kentucky moves forward.
Participate
Kentucky public and private school principals are invited to apply for the Leadership Institute—a transformative experience that sharpens leadership skills, strengthens school culture, and drives student success.
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Partner and Support
Your investment helps ensure every Kentucky principal has access to high-quality professional development. Through sponsorships and scholarships, your support empowers school leaders to inspire educators, improve outcomes, and build stronger communities across the Commonwealth. A special thank you to the Truist Leadership Institute and Truist for being a partner in this program, providing $12,000 per principal each year in support.
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Contact
For questions about the Leadership Institute for School Principals or to sponsor a principal in your community, please contact Ginny Hoyt at ghoyt@kychamber.com.
Leadership Institute for School Principals Board of Managers
Chair, Rob Clayton
Warren Co. Public Schools • Bowling Green
Chair, Rich Maddux
The Cowabunga Group, LLC • Hopkinsville
Dave Adkisson
DCA Services • Lexington
Dr. Jesse Bacon
Bullitt County Public Schools • Shepherdsville
Dylon Baker
Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Hazard
Bill Boblett
Boyd County Public Schools • Ashland
Tiffany Hicks
Bellevue Middle and High School • Bellevue
Dr. Bob Lawson
Henderson County Public Schools • Henderson
Charlie Mercer
Truist Bank • Lexington
Sue Perram
Brown-Forman • Louisville
Yajaira Aich West
PNC Bank • Lexington
