Mr. Nate Fulghum will be leading the staff at Bullitt East High School as their new principal.

He continues his educational career with BCPS bringing 11 years of experience in education in a variety of roles including time serving as a coach, teacher, and assistant principal. Mr. Fulghum has a Bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University in Social Studies, as well as two degrees from the University of the Cumberlands: a Masters in Teacher Leadership and a Rank I in School Administration.

Mr. Fulghum says, “I am most excited about sharing my vision for Bullitt East High School. I look forward to refocusing school-wide expectations of culture, behavior, rigor, and instructional practice. I am also thrilled to get to meet with individual teachers and key stakeholders to identify the greatest needs for our school and develop school-wide plans to build upon our great culture and current level of student achievement! Go Chargers!!”

Nate has been married to his wife, Briana, for 9 years. The couple has two children: Cruse and Brooks. 

Mrs. Angela Binkley is an assistant principal at Bullitt East High School for students with last names beginning A-D.

Mrs. Binkley brings to the BEHS administrative team 28 years of experience in education including time spent teaching at Bernheim, Mount Washington, and Eastside Middle Schools as well as serving as an instructional coach for the district and principal of the Bullitt County Area Technology Center. Mrs. Binkley served at BEHS as the MTSS Coach before being an assistant principal. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville in Middle Grades Education, a master’s degree in Education from the University of Louisville, and an Educational Specialist degree in K-12 Education from Bellarmine University.

Mrs. Binkley says, “Bullitt East is truly a special place. Despite expanding our campus and increasing enrollment numbers, we embrace the smalltown relationships that create an UNRIVALED community that is Charger Nation!”

Mrs. Binkley has been married to her husband, Steve, for 23 years. The couple has a son, Jackson, who is a senior at Bullitt East this fall.

Mr. Mike Brangers is in his second year as Assistant Principal at Bullitt East High School, bringing 23 years of educational experience, all at Bullitt East. During his career, he has served as a classroom teacher and dedicated 20 years to coaching the school's soccer team.

Mr. Brangers holds a Bachelor's degree in History and Economics and a Master's degree in Education, both from the University of Kentucky. He also earned his Rank 1 in Leadership from the University of Louisville.

He has been married to his wife, Erin, for 25 years, and they have three sons—Samuel, Gabe, and Will—all of whom graduated from Bullitt East and were members of the soccer team.

Reflecting on his career, Mr. Brangers says, "I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to impact students for 22 years as a soccer coach and teacher at Bullitt East, and I look forward to new opportunities to serve students as part of the Leadership Team."

I spent the last five years as a CTE teacher at Fairdale High School in JCPS.

Bachelor's Degree from the University of Louisville. Finishing a Master's in Education Administration from Murray State University. 

I am most thankful for the opportunity to serve the school community at Bullitt East High School and look forward to my role as a member of BE's Leadership Team.

My wife, Ashley, and I have been married for 12 and have five daughters.

Mrs. Ondrea Smallwood joins the staff at Bullitt East High School as an assistant principal.

Mrs. Smallwood joins the BEHS administrative team with 18 years of experience including nine years as a teacher at Bullitt Central High School and nine years at Zoneton Middle School as an instructional coach. Mrs. Smallwood has a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Louisville, two master of arts degrees in Teaching and Literacy Education also from UofL, and a master’s of education in Principal Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands. She is also a Kentucky Colonel for her work in Secondary Literacy Education.

Mrs. Smallwood says, “I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Charger Nation. I look forward to getting to know you all and becoming part of the unrivaled tradition at Bullitt East High School."

Mrs. Smallwood has been married to her husband, Eric, for 18 years. The couple has two children: Trent, 14, and Karter, 8.

Mrs. Clark is in her fourth year as a counselor at BEHS. Before becoming a counselor, she taught English for six years at Bullitt Central. Mrs. Clark has a Bachelor's Degree in English for secondary teachers from Western Kentucky University, a Master's Degree in school counseling, and an Ed.S/Rank 1 certificate in school counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Mrs. Clark loves the culture and students at BEHS and enjoys working closely with students to help them achieve their goals.  Mrs. Clark serves as the AP Coordinator.

Mrs. Richardson is in her 14th year at Bullitt East High School. The first five were spent as a math teacher and the last nine as a school counselor. Mrs. Richardson has a bachelors degree in mathematics from Northern Kentucky University, a masters degree in school counseling from Western Kentucky University and a rank 1 certificate in school counseling from Western Kentucky University. 

Mrs. Richardson says, "As a BEHS alumni, I love having the opportunity to give back to the school and community who played such an important role in my personal growth and development. Go Chargers!"

Mrs. Richardson has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 13 years. The couple has four boys: Nathan 7, Nolan 5, Landon 2, and Logan 2. 

Mrs. Dana Steinmetz returns to Bullitt East with 27 years experience in education: 10 years as an English teacher and 17 as a high school counselor. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Kentucky, as well as a Masters Degree and Rank 1 certificate, both in School Counseling, from Western Kentucky University. 

Mrs. Steinmetz has been married to her husband, Larry, a 25-year English and Journalism teacher at Bullitt East, for 27 years. They live in Mt. Washington and are the proud parents & in-laws of 3 Bullitt East alumni. Haley and Connor (Class of 2016), and Tyler (Class of 2019). 

She says, “I’m delighted to come home to the school that helped raise my family. I’m excited to serve the students and families in my community, cheering for and supporting their personal development and academic success in every way.”

I started my journey as a Charger in 2011 as a social studies teacher.  I quickly fell in love with Charger Nation and all the tradition that lives within this school and community.  I taught social studies for eight years, but school counseling has always been my passion.  I then went to North Bullitt to become a counselor.  I was a counselor there for two and a half years and then returned to Bullitt East High School in August 2021 to serve our school and community as a school counselor in Charger Nation.  I absolutely love our school and our students!!  I earned my Bachelor's Degree from University of Louisville (History) and have two Masters Degrees- one from University of Louisville (Secondary Education) and one from Spalding University (School Counseling).  

I am so excited to help students work to achieve at their highest potential.  I love to see students get involved and enjoy their high school experience while also receiving a quality education and making lasting memories.  I am also so excited to serve the school in the community in which my family lives.  I have been married to my husband for seven years and we have two daughters.  We love raising our girls in this community and look forward to being a part of the success of Charger Nation over the years!