HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Christian County Public Schools has announced that Sara Johnson has been named as the Director of Elementary Instruction, effective July 1. Johnson currently serves as the principal at Indian Hills Elementary.
“Ms. Johnson is a proven leader who has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to student success, staff development, and school improvement,” said Superintendent Chris Bentzel. “Her experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal gives her a well-rounded perspective that will serve our district well. We are excited to have her step into the role of Director of Elementary Instruction and continue making a positive impact across all of our elementary schools.”
Johnson has dedicated over 19 years to Christian County Schools, beginning her career as a reading and social studies teacher at Sinking Fork Elementary School. She later served as assistant principal at Millbrooke Elementary before becoming principal of Indian Hills Elementary School in 2021, where she continues to lead today. In 2026, Johnson was named an inductee of the Kentucky Women in Education Leadership (KWEL), a distinguished network that recognizes and empowers women leaders across the Commonwealth…