Courtney Newton

Director of Next Generation Learning (6–12), Nelson County Schools in Kentucky

Courtney Newton is the Director of Next Generation Learning (6–12) for Nelson County Schools in Kentucky and has spent the past 14 years working in the district.

She co-founded Nelson County’s Youth and Adult Apprenticeship Program and co-leads the district’s Early College & Career House work. Courtney is passionate about creating more ways for students to learn beyond the classroom, build professional connections, and get a real head start on what comes after high school. She especially enjoys bringing schools and community partners together to create opportunities that might not exist otherwise.