GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools has named Nathan Peters as the district’s new director of transportation, according to a news release from the school district.

Peters brings nearly 20 years of experience in education and school leadership to the position. He most recently served with Glasgow Independent Schools since 2018 as assistant principal at Glasgow Middle School and South Green Elementary.

Before joining Glasgow Independent Schools, Peters spent 13 years with Barren County Schools as a physical education teacher at Temple Hill Elementary and Trojan Academy.

District officials said Peters has focused throughout his career on building strong relationships with students, staff and families while fostering positive school environments.

“We are excited to welcome Nathan back to Barren County Schools,” Superintendent Amy Irwin said in the release. “He is a respected educator and leader who understands the importance of student safety, strong relationships and teamwork. We are confident he will do an outstanding job leading our transportation department.”

Peters said he is honored to return to the district.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to come back to Barren County Schools,” Peters said. “This district has always meant a great deal to me. I look forward to supporting our drivers, staff, students and families and continuing the strong tradition of care and service that our transportation department is known for.”

According to the release, Peters holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education from Western Kentucky University and completed post-graduate work in instructional leadership at University of the Cumberlands.

He is expected to begin the new role this summer.