Wes Newsome has been chosen by the Paducah Middle School Site Based Decision Making Council to serve as Assistant Principal for Paducah Middle School.
Newsome has worked in education for nine years, four of which were for Paducah Public Schools. He began his career in Paducah at Paducah Tilghman High School as the English as a Second Language Teacher and Yearbook Advisor. Most recently, he was on the Paducah Instructional Team as a District Instructional Coach.
Newsome attended Murray State University and earned a BA in Spanish Education. He completed his MA in Teacher as a Leader with an English as a Second Language Endorsement at Northern Kentucky University and earned his Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership from University of the Cumberlands.
“I am excited to continue the magic at Paducah Middle with Mr. Newsome joining our team,” said Paducah Middle Principal Geco Ross. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and excitement to the position that is so refreshing and motivating. His background in instructional practices and understanding of Social-Emotional learning will be great additions to the administration at Paducah Middle.”
Newsome replaces Rick Roberts, who retired at the end of the 2021-22 school year.