EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) – The Floyd County Board of Education has appointed veteran educator Larry Hammond as its new interim superintendent.
The board made the announcement concluding Monday’s special called meeting.
Hammond will take over for outgoing superintendent Anna Shepherd on July 22nd.
Hammond is a well-traveled educator. He served as superintendent of Rockcastle County Schools for 17 years and was named the Kentucky School Boards Association Superintendent of the Year during his time there.
In 2012, Hammond was appointed by the Kentucky Board of Education to lead Breathitt County Schools in the fallout of a state takeover.
Hammond also has served as superintendent for Gallatin County Schools and Glasgow Independent.
Last year, Hammond was appointed by the KDE as interim superintendent for McCreary County Schools after their superintendent, John Gunn, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property.
Hammond is a native of Mount Vernon and spent most of his education career serving as an elementary and high school teacher in Rockcastle County. He also served as director of transportation and director of personnel and student services before becoming a superintendent.
