Dr. Demetrus Liggins, superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA). He received this prestigious award during KASA’s annual leadership institute in Louisville on July 25, 2025.
For more than 30 years, KASA has partnered with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) to select Kentucky’s Superintendent of the Year. The individual chosen from Kentucky then goes on to compete for the National Superintendent of the Year award.
The Superintendent of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of Kentucky’s superintendents, recognizing their advocacy for public education, dedication to students, and long-term commitment to the future. Nominees are evaluated on four key criteria: leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement…