Christian Klaas, who has more than 15 years of experience in education and school leadership, has been named principal of Henderson County High School.
Klaas currently serves as Green Unit Principal at Henderson County High School. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership roles at both the school and district levels, including principal of Hanson Elementary School, director of secondary instruction for Hopkins County Schools and assistant principal at Madisonville North Hopkins High School, said a release from Henderson County Schools.
“I am humbled and honored to be selected as the next principal of Henderson County High School,” Klaas said in the release. “I would like to thank Dr. Lawson and the Site Based Decision Making Council for placing their trust in me. It is a privilege to lead a high achieving school where excellence is the standard. HCHS is bigger than one department or one person and I am committed to the continued success of all students and our entire school community. Henderson is home to my family, and I could not be more proud to be Colonel.”
Klaas earned his Bachelor of Arts in secondary education and social studies from Murray State University and Master of Arts in teacher leadership and school administration, said the release.
He holds professional certifications in instructional leadership, supervisor of instruction, social studies education and instructional technology, said the release.
During his time at HCHS, Klaas has overseen English and social studies professional learning communities, teacher evaluations, student discipline and Title I coordination. He has also participated in the Kentucky Department of Education Principal Partnership Program (P3), The Coach Approach to School Leadership and Cognitive Coaching initiatives, said the release.
Klaas will replace current HCHS Principal Amber Thomas, who was recently named director of human resources for HCS.
Superintendent Dr. Bob Lawson praised the selection, noting Mr. Klaas’s commitment to student success and instructional leadership. He described Mr. Klaas as “a colonel through and through” and expressed excitement for Henderson County High School’s next steps in their pursuit of excellence under his leadership.
