Mason Head has been named principal at Apollo High School. The announcement was made at 3:30 p.m., prior to a reception to welcome him to his new role. He will begin his new role on July 1.
Head began his educational career in 2013 in Daviess County Public Schools at Apollo High School as an English Teacher. While in the classroom, he focused on being a relationship-oriented, data-driven classroom teacher. He strived to teach standards-based lessons while using assessment data to respond to individual student’s needs and literacy skills. During his nine years in the classroom, he worked to consistently ensure his lessons were engaging to the needs of all students.
Head is currently serving as the Assistant Principal at Apollo High School, a position he has held for the last four years. In this role, he has supervised the school’s teaching and learning. He has worked to maintain an effective learning climate in the school, including evaluating and supervising the instructional processes, as well as overseeing the implementation of school-wide curricula. Other responsibilities have included establishing guidelines for proper student conduct through the Positive Behavior Intervention System; planning, organizing, and implementing school activities; and working alongside staff on a daily basis to serve the students of Apollo.
Head holds two Master’s Degrees, one from Western Kentucky University in Administration, graduating in 2021, and another from Georgetown College for a Master's in Teacher Leadership in 2019. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Georgetown College in 2013. In 2023, he earned his Supervisor of Instruction and his Director of Pupil Personnel certifications from Western Kentucky University. He is also currently pursuing Superintendent certification from Western Kentucky University. He is a graduate of Apollo High School.
Head said the following about his selection as the new instructional leader at AHS, “I am honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of being Apollo High School’s next principal. As the instructional leader of Apollo, I am committed to ensuring that every student experiences high-quality, standards-driven, engaging instruction every day. As a school, we will focus on practices that promote critical thinking and student engagement to ensure all students are prepared for life beyond high school.”
Head said, “We want for every student to feel safe and welcome at Apollo - to develop a deep-rooted sense of belonging. My goal is to lead and work alongside our faculty and staff to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students that enable them to develop into upstanding citizens. We are committed to upholding high standards of academic excellence, cultivating a positive school culture, and developing genuine relationships with families and the community. Ultimately, my goal is for us to honor Apollo’s proud history while leading our school toward an even brighter future.”
DCPS assistant superintendent for human services Dr. April Devine said, “Daviess County Public Schools has established a collaborative, thoughtful, and rigorous process for selecting school principals. We were fortunate to have an exceptional pool of candidates for Apollo High School. Through surveys and feedback sessions, Apollo stakeholders expressed a desire for a student-centered leader who is hardworking, visible, and has a strong focus on academics and the Eagle Family culture. We are thrilled to introduce Mason Head as the next principal of Apollo High School. Mr. Head is a dedicated advocate for students and a passionate champion of excellence.”