Hannah Barnes, Ph.D. joined the AISD Board of Education in January of 2019 and is currently also serving as a Director at Large for the Kentucky School Board Association. She attended public school K-12 in Wyoming, then earned a B.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Maine and a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from the University of Georgia. Working part-time as a director for Seven Pillars Foundation, affords her time to also serve on the board of directors of First Light Early Education Center and River City Racquet League, as well as volunteer on duPont Manual PTSA and Anchorage PTA committees. Dr. Barnes moved to Anchorage with her husband and three children in 2013 and is an avid tennis enthusiast.
I am a proud kindergarten through 8th grade Anchorage School alumni, with two children currently enrolled at Anchorage, soon to be three. I have lifelong ties to Anchorage and given all that this school and neighborhood have done for me, I look forward to giving back to this amazing community and ensuring that Anchorage continues to prosper for generations to come.
Exceptional education is the priority, but we also need to establish a culture that values individuals, hard work, and creativity. We must hold ourselves to a higher standard, from our students, teachers, administration, resources, facilities, and community engagement. I will work to preserve Anchorage as we know and love it by continuing to cultivate an unrivaled, welcoming, and fun educational environment where all students can flourish.
After Anchorage, I graduated from Kentucky Country Day and then Southern Methodist University. Professionally, I am a Partner at a commercial real estate investment firm and manage myriad other family investments and ventures.
I look forward to serving you, our children, and our incredible community!
Sara Tyler is a proud mother of five APS students. Sara is a Louisville native, a graduate of Louisville Male High School and the University of Louisville Business School. Sara went on to have a successful career in medical device sales with Medtronic. She has created and sold multiple businesses, developed products, and been awarded multiple US patents which she contracted for international distribution.
Sara’s dual experience in corporate America and as a business owner has instilled an instinct for identifying opportunities. She has extensive experience of anticipating needs and creating strategic and methodical solutions. Her heart of service to children comes from her personal experiences with adoption and special needs. She has spearheaded fundraising efforts for multiple non-profit organizations dedicated to adoption.
Sara and her husband Brian are regular volunteers at APS, leading programs such as Junior Achievement, Art Discovery and coaching basketball. They are dedicated members of their church where they volunteer in the children’s ministries.
