On Tuesday, April 30. 2024 Adair County Public Schools Superintendent Jason Faulkner announced the hiring of Mrs. Sarah Burton as the newly appointed principal for Adair County Primary Center for the 2024-2025 School year.

Mrs. Burton has accumulated two decades of experience in the education sector, working as a Primary school teacher at Colonel William Casey and Adair Primary Center. Transitioning to the role of Instructional Coach at Adair County Primary Center in 2015, she has been instrumental in offering instructional assistance to teachers from PREK to 2nd Grade. Mrs. Burton has also led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and actively sought out instructional materials to enhance the educational experience for ACPC students.

Mrs. Burton, an alumnus of Adair County High School, has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lindsey Wilson College, a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University, a Master's degree in Education Administration from Eastern Kentucky University, and a National Board Certification.

“Mrs. Burton is an exceptional educational leader, and I am confident that she will be able to lead Adair County Primary into a new era. I am excited to have her as part of our leadership team.” said Superintendent Faulkner.

Mrs. Burton will take over from Mrs. Debbie Bradshaw starting on July 1st. After 30 years of service, Mrs. Bradshaw will retire at the end of the current school year. Faulkner expressed gratitude for Mrs. Bradshaw's dedication to the public-school system, noting, "I want to thank Mrs. Bradshaw for her years of service. She will be greatly missed, and it has been a pleasure working with her this school year."