HILL Principal
michelle.wilson@fayette.kyschools.us
HILL Assistant Principal
meghan.wood@fayette.kyschools.us
Program Instructor
scott.carnes@fayette.kyschools.us
Program Counselor
laura.anderkin
@fayette.kyschools.us
Program Manager
austin.howell
@fayette.kyschools.us
Everybody Counts
165.miltonmezadelossantos@fayette.kyschools.us
Curriculum Coach
erin.mciver
@fayette.kyschools.us
Innovation meets opportunity at The Hub for Innovative Learning & Leadership. A cutting-edge career and technical school, The HILL offers hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art facilities, industry-driven programs, and pathways designed to prepare you for the careers of tomorrow. With access to emerging technologies, expert mentors, and real-world projects the HILL empowers you to explore your passions, develop your skills, and create a future that’s uniquely yours.
Welcoming students in grades 9-12
Offering 30+ CTE dual-credit classes
Preparing for high-demand industry certifications
The HILL is more than a new building. It is a fusion of strengths, skills, resources, and a commitment to give all students a unique and rewarding learning experience. In combining Southside and Eastside Technical Centers into one central hub, The HILL aims to inspire, connect, and educate through real-world experiences and hands-on learning.
Success at The HILL comes from combining academics with hands-on learning through a diverse and challenging curriculum. Students can explore their passions and skills through various career pathways that prepare them to succeed professionally. Options include Law & Public Safety, Fire Science/Fire Fighting, Transportation Technology, Media Arts & Technology, Construction, Electrical (high voltage), Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, and more.
By bridging education with innovation, The Hub for Innovative Learning & Leadership equips students with hands-on learning, critical thinking, and leadership skills, empowering them to make an immediate impact in the workforce and further their education with confidence and purpose.
INTENTIONAL INTEGRATION
Our approach integrates career pathways, emerging technologies, and transferable skills to provide students with interdisciplinary, project-based learning that mirrors real-world industry practices.
SYNERGISTIC PARTNERSHIPS
We cultivate dynamic industry collaborations through real-world experiences and innovative internships. Examples:
KC7
Valvoline Global
Lexmark
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
The HILL fosters a culture of curiosity and innovation where students actively experiment, prototype, and refine ideas alongside industry experts, creating immediate value in real-world applications.