The Corbin Board of Education is pleased to announce the
selection of David Cox as the new Superintendent for the Corbin Independent
School District, effective January 1, 2016.
The Corbin Board of Education appointed Cox as the new
Superintendent at a special called Board Meeting on November 23, 2015.
Cox has been a part of the Corbin Independent School District
since 1992 and currently serves as the district’s Assistant Superintendent. Cox
previously served as the Director of Academic Services at the Corbin
Independent School District for four years, Principal at Corbin Middle School
for six years, Assistant Principal at Corbin Middle School for five years, and
taught at Corbin Middle School for five years. Prior to joining the Corbin
Independent School District, Cox worked as a Revenue Officer for the Internal
Revenue Service.
Cox, a 1978 graduate of Corbin High School, has a strong
loyalty to the Corbin Independent School District. He is familiar with
day-to-day operations of the Corbin school system and has been directly
involved with the continuous improvement of the district. Recently, Cox has
been involved with the implementation of Corbin Schools dual credit program, law
enforcement academy, new teacher induction program, and non-traditional day
program. Cox possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work
collaboratively with staff, students, parents and community members. He
contains the experience and dedication needed to continue leading the district
forward in reaching goals and increasing student achievement.
“After an intensive search process, the man with integrity,
experience, humility, and the heart of a Redhound was the Best choice for our
next Superintendent,” Corbin Board of Education Chairperson Kim Croley said.
Cox holds a Superintendent Certification from Eastern
Kentucky University, a Director of Pupil Personnel Certification from Eastern
Kentucky University, Rank I Education from Union College, a Master of Arts in
History from Union College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Vocational Teaching from
Eastern Kentucky University.