Beth Wallingford, Principal
Beth Wallingford brings more than two decades of experience in education to her role as principal of Anchorage School. A passionate and collaborative leader, she is deeply committed to creating schools where every student is known, valued, challenged, and supported.
Before joining Anchorage, Ms. Wallingford served as principal of Crestwood Elementary, where she led with a clear instructional vision, strengthened school culture, and fostered strong family partnerships. Under her leadership, staff implemented a high-quality literacy curriculum, aligned instructional practices across grade levels, and used data to refine teaching and learning. She also introduced new structures for feedback, professional learning, and shared ownership of student progress.
Throughout her career, Ms. Wallingford has prioritized relationships, clarity, and instructional excellence. She has facilitated strategic planning processes, guided staff through curriculum and assessment design, streamlined operations, and led initiatives that improved student engagement and school culture. Her work to implement a consistent, proactive behavior framework helped foster a learning environment where students thrive both academically and socially.
Ms. Wallingford holds an Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership and School Administration from Bellarmine University, as well as degrees and endorsements in psychology, science education, special education, and gifted education. She is also a proud mother of three and a life–long resident of the Louisville area, graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in 1998.
Ms. Wallingford looks forward to working alongside Anchorage families, staff, and students to build on the school’s tradition of excellence while charting a shared course into the future.
Dr. Brooke Noon, Assistant Principal
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Sharla Six, Superintendent
Ms. Sharla Six is honored to serve the Anchorage Public School District as its superintendent. Whether working as a teacher or administrator, she has dedicated her 35-year career to improving Kentucky’s public schools. A listing of her roles and experience may be accessed via this link.
Loving, leading, and serving have become the actions she relies upon when solving problems or celebrating wins! She has acknowledged there is so much to celebrate in this beautiful community and recognizes the school as its heart. In addition to leading with authenticity, her goals for the academic year include increasing communication, defining systems for maximum efficiency, and building capacity in others, including the phenomenal students enrolled in Anchorage Public School!
Sharla is married, has two grown daughters, and six grandchildren. She loves to read, travel, and enjoys a restful beach vacation with extended family each year. Her creative outlet is paper crafting and believes the mathematical practices used in these efforts keep her mind sharp. Sharla loves a good game of kickball, dodgeball, or pickleball even though she is known to break a few of her own bones in the process. Her competitive spirit is alive and well!
With a spirit of gratitude, she hopes to become a valued member of the Anchor family and model the “Big 3” on a daily basis. Please don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any questions, concerns or “good vibes” you’d like her to pass along to others!
Her email address is: sharla.six@anchorage.kyschools.us and she looks forward to hearing from APS families!