New superintendent named for Logan County Schools

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Dr. Dan Costellow, Ed. D. has been named the new superintendent of Logan County Schools.

The Logan County Board of Education met Tuesday to finalize their decision and voted unanimously to hire Costellow for the role.

According to a release by Logan County Schools, the board searched extensively to find the right candidate to lead the district, thanking the Superintendent Search Committee and the Kentucky School Board Association for their support.

Costellow is a Logan County alumnus “with a heart for home,” the release states. He has experience as a former principal, assistant principal and agriculture teacher with Warren County Public Schools.

The release further states his present experience as general education services director with the Green River Regional Education Cooperative has allowed him to work with many school districts and district-level directors.

He brings a “fresh set of eyes to Logan County Schools and the board is proud to welcome him aboard,” the release states.

“I am excited to return home to a school district that is highly regarded across Kentucky,” Costellow said. “I have hoped for many years to get the opportunity to work alongside many of my family, friends, and colleagues in Logan County. I appreciate the efforts of the Board and the Screening Committee and the faith they have placed in me. I look forward to meeting the students, staff, parents, and community and building relationships to make an already great district even better!”

Costellow is a Chandler’s Bear and 1991 Logan County High School graduate. He brings 28 years of experience in education at the elementary, middle, high school, university and regional cooperative level. He obtained his superintendent certification and doctor of educational leadership from Western Kentucky University. He also obtained his master of arts in secondary education and a bachelor of science in agricultural education from WKU.

The Logan County Board of Education also thanks Leon Smith for serving as interim superintendent since September. His support for Logan County students, staff and schools is greatly appreciated, the release states.

The district closed with the following statement:

“Logan County Schools is excited about the future with the leadership of Costellow. With a focus on collaboration, innovation and student success, we are confident that he will lead our district to new heights!”

Costellow’s role in his new position is effective beginning January 1, 2024.