Welcome to the Kentucky Association of Elementary School Principals

The Kentucky Association of Elementary School Principals is dedicated to leading and serving school leaders at the elementary and middle school levels.
At this site, you will receive the latest information about KAESP and the many activities of our association. Check out our latest newsletter, blog, professional development offerings, or get in touch with us. Please use the links below to join KAESP or to view our latest newsletter. The links above will share information about KAESP and our programs.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah Williams, Kentucky’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal. Sarah is the Principal of Mattie B. Luhr Elementary in Louisville, KY. For more information on Sarah, please visit the 2025 National Distinguished Principal page.
KAESP Winter 2025 Newsletter:
KAESP Fall 2025 Newsletter:
Membership Partnership with NAESP
KAESP is excited to announce that it has has entered into a Joint Membership agreement with NAESP. This means that when you join one, you will be joining both. Information on this can be found on the Join Us page.
KAESP/NAESP Membership Application:
You will be excited to gain so much more from this arrangement. Again, check out the information on the Join Us page
KAESP is an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary Schools Principals (NAESP) and the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA).


The National School Leaders Conference will be July 13 – 15, 2025, in Orlando, FL at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. For more information on the conference, please visit https://tinyurl.com/y54x4d39
Thank you to our great sponsors American Income Life Insurance and hatch, The Early Learning Experts.
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Hatch is THE Early Learning Experts. Hatch Early Learning has dedicated the last 40 years to delivering one mission: empowering teachers and unlocking every child’s potential. Their innovative tools and solutions have transformed classrooms by addressing gaps in learning and preparing students for a lifetime of success. https://www.hatchearlylearning.com/
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KAESP
1801 Echo Trail
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 272-8447
Dr. Rosie Young, Executive Director
Email: kaespky@gmail.com