Anchorage Public School has been named:

A 2021 National Blue Ribbon School Awardee

 Anchorage Public School has earned this distinction due to the strength of our teaching staff and support personnel.

Principal Jeff Rogers

Mr. Rogers began his educational journey at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After an internship with the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he returned to Kentucky to earn a masters' degree in Education from the University of Louisville. Rogers began his teaching career at Harry F. Doss High School in Louisville teaching Business and coaching basketball. Over the next decade, he served in various roles in different districts, including technology coordinator, assistant principal and principal. In the decade that followed, “Coach” Rogers pursued a childhood dream of coaching college basketball, serving as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Thomas More University and Berry College. 

After retiring from coaching, Mr. Rogers immersed himself into his other passion, educational leadership.  He obtained his Rank I in Education along with a second Master's Degree in School Leadership from Murray State University. After two years of service in the district office in Spencer County, he completed Superintendent Certification through Murray State University, before serving as Superintendent of the Fulton Independent School District.

The study of highly effective leadership has been a passion of Mr. Rogers since childhood, and he still enjoys studying organizational culture and building high-performing teams. “It is amazing what can be accomplished when a group of individuals shares a vision and are willing to work collaboratively to serve others," Rogers shares. 

Mr. Rogers has three daughters, two of whom are following in his footsteps as educators and the third a junior at Martha Layne Collins High School.  He became a grandfather for the first time this past summer.  When away from school, Mr. Rogers enjoys spending time near the water at his home by the river or at his family lake home on Kentucky Lake.  An avid fisherman, he enjoys traveling to tropical locations, and learning from the local residents.  Mr. Rogers also enjoys sporting events, going to concerts, and watching movies, particularly at a drive-in theater. 

Assistant Principal Bart Roettger

Assistant Principal, Bart Roettger, began his career in education in 1999 as a 6th-grade teacher at Blackburn Elementary School in Hickory, NC. During his 24-year career, Mr. Roettger has worked his entire career in grades 5 - 9 as an instructional leader, administrator, and coach. After helping lead Dunbar High School to the 2008 State Baseball Championship over Shelby County High School, Mr. Roettger was named Head Baseball Coach at SCHS weeks later.  During his time in Shelby County, Mr. Roettger taught Algebra and served in many leadership roles until he was named Assistant Principal at Shelby County East Middle School in 2016. Since 2018, Mr. Roettger has served as an assistant principal at Shelby County High School.  

Mr. Roettger loves helping students find their niche within the school community.  When he is not supporting his students as they excel in their extracurricular activities, he can be found rooting on or coaching his own two sons in their various endeavors.  Many of which include fellow Anchors!

Mr. Roettger is married and has two sons.  They are also the proud owners of a fun fluffy dog named Louie.   When he is not spending time with his family, Mr. Roettger can be found working in his yard, going to sporting events, and trying to make it to the lake with whatever free time he has left!  

Karen Solise

Mrs. Solise's academic journey commenced at Western Kentucky University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, she later achieved a Master of Arts in Education from the same institution. Fueling her dedication to educational leadership, she obtained her Rank I in Education from Indiana Wesleyan and a second Master's in School Leadership from Murray State University. Most recently, she completed Superintendent Certification through Murray State University, a testament to her commitment to professional growth.

Community involvement remains at the core of Mrs. Solise's values. For over 25 years, she has dedicated her time and energy to the Madisonville Chrysalis Community and the Great Banquet Community, engaging in transformative weekends that require meticulous preparation and selfless service. Additionally, she actively participates in a local leadership group, immersing herself in the community and collaborating with fellow professionals on projects that give back and foster positive change.

Mrs. Solise holds a rich personal history, having been happily married to her husband, Preston, for an impressive 35 years. They have two grown-up sons together, now embarked on their own paths. When it comes to vacations, Mrs. Solise and her husband find solace in beach getaways, favoring the warm shores of Southern Alabama, Florida, or the Caribbean. In between beach vacations, they cherish moments spent on their fishing boat, indulging in the serene tranquility of the lake.