Guidance
Mrs. Jody Asher
Registrar
Mrs. Asher has been a Panther since 2008. Prior to becoming the registrar, she worked as the school's data clerk. All three of Mrs. Asher's children, Maddie, Reagan, and Tyler, are EJH graduates. She also serves as the assistant dance team coach, and has been the staff advisor for the superintendent's student group at EJH. Mrs. Asher is from Webster, IN.
Degrees and certifications:
- High school: Northeastern High School
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40004
- Email: jody.asher@fayette.kyschools.us
Ms. Rania Damra
Social worker
Biography coming soon!
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors: University of Kentucky, social work
- Masters: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40012
- Email: rania.damra@fayette.kyschools.us
Mr. Alan Ford
Guidance counselor
Mr. Ford has been a Panther since 2004. Prior to being one of the inaugural members of the EJH faculty, Mr. Ford served as the Youth Services Center coordinator at Bryan Station Middle School and worked at as the SAFE teacher at Tates Creek Elementary School. His oldest daughter, Elliot, is an EJH class of 2017 graduate, and youngest daughter Tatum, is a part of the Class of 2019. He is the school's Infinite Campus building coach, head golf team coach, and Student Foundations committee chairperson. Mr. Ford is from Lexington, KY.
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors: University of Kentucky, social work
- Masters: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40005
- Email: alan.ford@fayette.kyschools.us
Ms. Timia Gardner
Guidance counselor
Ms. Gardner has been a Panther since 2020. Previously, Ms. Gardner has experience in school systems in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Georgia. She possesses an array of experiencew in the school setting, including a special education teacher, school social worker, behaviorist, and transition specialist. In Fayette County, she has worked as a school social worker, Family Resource and Youth Services Center coordinator, home school liasion, and coordinator for the special education parent resource center. Ms. Gardner is from Lexington, KY.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, corrections and juvenile justice
- Masters: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40003
- Email: timia.gardner@fayette.kyschools.us
Ms. Jonna Hayden
Guidance counselor
Mrs. Hayden has been a Panther since 2013. She was previously the Youth Services Center coordinator and guidance counselor at Leestown Middle School. She also worked as a social worker in Chicago. Mrs. Hayden's son Josh is a Class of 2015 EJH graduate. She serves as the school's building assessment coordinator and the Staff Foundations chairperson. Mrs. Hayden is from Hartford, KY.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: Georgetown College, psychology
- Masters: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40006
- Email: jonna.hayden@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Carla Mack
Youth Services Center coordinator
Mrs. Mack has been a Panther since 2016. Prior to joining EJH, she served as the Youth Services Center coordinator at the original Athens Elementary School and at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary school since its opening. All three of her sons, Jack, Clif, and Langston, are EJH graduates. She is the sponsor for the Legacy Equine Academy and is our community liaison. In addition, she serves as our Public Relations committee chairperson. In 2022, Mrs. Mack was awarded the Harry J. Cowherd Center of Excellence by the Cabinet for Families and Children for her tireless work with your Youth Services Center. Mrs. Mack is from Lexington, KY.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40012
- Email: carla.mack@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Kylie Qualls
District mental health specialist
Mrs. Qualls has been a Panther since 2023. She has previously lived in Taipain, Tawain, where she served as a kindergarten teacher. She also worked in community mental health for over a decade before joining FCPS. Mrs. Qualls is from Lexington, KY.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: Transylvania University, psychology
- Masters: Transylvania University, school psychology
- Masters: University of Kentucky, social work
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4931 ext. 40014
- Email: kylie.qualls@fayette.kyschools.us
Mr. Shawn Reaves
Staff wellness coordinator
Mr. Reaves has been a Panther since 2008. Mr. Reaves is a clinical psychologist, and previously worked for state and local mental health agencies. Mr. Reaves worked in the Safe Schools Office for Fayette Co. Public Schools, assisting schools to develop behavior systems and structures. After joining EJ Hayes, Mr. Reaves served as the counselor for ECE students and led the school's WEB program. Mr. Reaves retired in 2020, but returned in 2021 to assist with our COVID response plan and serve as our staff wellness coordinator. Mr. Reaves is from Cincinnati, OH.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: University of Kentucky, psychology
- Masters: Xavier University, clinical psychology
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40012
- Email: shawn.reaves@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Jenny Walker
School psychologist
Mrs. Lakes has been a Panther since 2023. Mrs. Lakes is from Richmond, KY.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, psychology
- Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, clinical psychology
- Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, general psychology
- Specialist: Eastern Kentucky University, school psychology
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40094
- Email: jenny.walker@fayette.kyschools.us