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Lu Young serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies and Director of Next Generation Educational Partnerships at the University of Kentucky College of Education. She joined UK in January 2015 as a program evaluator and faculty member in the Next Generation Leadership Academy, leveraging extensive prior experience as Chief Academic Officer of Fayette County Public Schools and superintendent of Jessamine County Schools for nine years.
Dr. Young holds a doctorate in education leadership from Northern Kentucky University and earned principal/superintendent certifications from the University of Kentucky.
Her research spans five core areas:
- Education Transformation
- Educational Leadership
- Superintendency
- Student Agency
- Rural Education
Scientific Awards:
- 2012 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Young actively bridges academic research and practical application through board memberships with AdvancEd KY, United Way of the Bluegrass, and the UK College of Education Board of Advocates. Her current work focuses on developing K-12 partnerships through the Next Generation Educational Partnerships initiative.
