Mr. Robert Braden Named New Superintendent

The announcement was made during a special-called board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Mr. Braden will officially assume the role of superintendent on July 1, 2025.

Mr. Braden has an impressive background in education, having served the students and families of Graves County for the past 23 years. He worked at the district level as the Director of Pupil Personnel and previously served as principal of Sedalia Elementary for sixteen years. Before becoming an administrator, he taught in the classroom at the elementary level.

Mr. Braden earned his Master of Arts in Education and School Administration from Murray State University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education.

Mr. Braden and his wife, Whitney, have been married since 2002 and they have two daughters, Madisyn and Makenna.

“Being selected as the next Superintendent of Taylor County Schools is a great honor and one I don’t take lightly,” said Mr. Braden. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the students, staff, parents, and community. As a team, we will continue to set high expectations and work together to help all students succeed.”

David Hall, Taylor County Schools Board Chairman said, “We look forward to new ideas borne from his fresh perspective, as well as to be a spark of fresh inspiration from those ready and waiting to continue academic growth at all levels as he sinks his roots into our winning culture of the highest expectations for all that we undertake.”

Mr. Hall also said, “As the next Superintendent of Taylor County Schools Mr. Braden will embody the ‘CAN DO’ servant leadership that every district wants at the helm. All who meet him will be blessed by his humility and his desire to whistle while he works. He is passionate about intently listening while effectively leading and is itching to begin rolling up his sleeves and collaborating every day while leading Taylor County Schools. Together, as a district, we always strive for greatness in academics, agriculture arts and music, and athletics. Robert will help us to lead in the next chapters and to fulfill our promise of winning at all things with humble grace.”

We are excited for our stakeholders to join us in welcoming Mr. Braden to our district and community and we are honored that he will soon be embarking on a journey with his family to make our community their home. Mr. Hall said, “We introduce him as we welcome his family with the feeling as if his spirit was always born to walk among us.”

Plans for a meet and greet will be announced at a later time.

Expect greatness from Taylor County Schools!