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BES Quick Contacts

Below are some important names and contact numbers to help your family make the most of their Bardstown Elementary School experience. 

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Dr. Joshua DeWar, Principal

Dr. DeWar oversees all elementary school initiatives.

Phone: 502-331-8801

Michelle Spalding, assistant principal

Michelle Spalding, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Spalding oversees student academic issues, testing, and addresses student conduct and counseling issues.

Phone: 502-331-8852

Brittany Alvey, assistant principal

Brittany Alvey, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Alvey oversees student conduct, school culture, and climate.

Phone: 502-331-8885

Tabitha Edelen, guidance counselor

Tabitha Edelen, School Counselor

Mrs. Edelen does personal and academic counseling for all students.

Phone: 502-331-8888

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Melissa McCauley-Longacre, Secretary

Mrs. McCauley assists with enrollment, attendance, and is one of the friendly faces at the front desk of BES.

Phone: 502-331-8801

Tina Rogers, bookkeeper

Tina Rogers, Bookkeeper

Mrs. Rogers works with school and student accounts.

Phone: 502-331-8801

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Thomas Sidebottom, BES Athletics and Activities

Mr. Sidebottom works to coordinate all preschool-fifth grade athletic and co-curricular opportunities.

Phone: 502-331-8892

Cathy Osborne, media and technology specialist

Cathy Osborne, Media & Technology Coordinator

Mrs. Osborne works with student books, media, and technology.

Phone: 502-331-8817

Catherine Jean-Baptiste, Family Resource Director

Catherine Jean-Baptiste, Family Resources Coordinator

Mrs. Jean-Baptiste provides counseling referrals and assistance with life skills development as well as addressing clothing, food, and housing needs of students and their families.

Phone: 502-331-8808

Additional Support Resources

  • Bus Garage/Transportation: 502-331-8806
  • Food Service/Student Meal Accounts: 502-331-8812