The Warren County Public Schools District is proud to announce Ms. Sarah Baker as the next principal of Bristow Elementary School.  

Since 2000, Ms. Baker has been an impactful educator at Bristow Elementary teaching kindergarten, fifth and sixth grades. Ms. Baker has been the assistant principal of Bristow Elementary since 2012, where she leads the Leading Ladies, a leadership program for young ladies who wish to strengthen their emotional, social, leadership and academic growth. She is also a WKU Principalship Mentor and is responsible for classified and certified evaluations.     

Stated Mr. Rob Clayton, Superintendent of Warren County Public Schools, “I have appreciated the opportunity to witness Ms. Baker’s growth as an administrator at Bristow over the years. Her commitment to building community partnerships to support Bristow and expand student opportunities will be critical to the continued success of Bristow. Her extensive experience will undoubtedly benefit the school community as she steers Bristow towards continued growth. I have full confidence in her dedication to the faculty, staff, students, parents and Bristow school community.”

Upon learning of her selection as principal, Ms. Baker said, “I am honored to have been selected as the next principal of Bristow Elementary. I am excited to start this new chapter in my career and to continue to serve the Bristow community. My love for the Bristow community runs deep, as I have spent my entire 25-year career serving this community. I have been blessed to serve for the past 12 years as the assistant principal, working beside and learning from the most talented faculty and staff members.

I look forward to embarking on this new role and helping Bristow continue to grow and reach new heights. I would like to thank Mr. Clayton and the selection committee for trusting me to lead Bristow. I would also like to thank my family, friends and the staff at Bristow for their encouragement and support through this process.”

Ms. Baker earned her Rank I in Instructional Leadership, a Master's degree in School Principalship, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, all from Western Kentucky University.     

She will assume her new responsibilities on July 1, 2025.