Please remember that during the 2024-25 school year, Camp Taylor will start our instructional day at 7:30 and end at 2:10. Please see our Parent Handbook for details.
Attention Families!
Welcome to Camp Taylor Elementary School
Vision
Camp Taylor is a school community empowered to move all students toward academic proficiency.
Mission
Camp Taylor Elementary will educate the school community by continually identifying specific needs, developing plans, and taking actionable steps to ensure that all students are productive members of the global community.
School Pledge
As a Camp Taylor Cougar, I will...
RESPECT myself and others,
OWN my actions,
Keep a positive ATTITUDE in everything I do,
And be RESPONSIBLE for my success and safety.
John Shanton
Principal
Welcome! It has been my pleasure to serve the Camp Taylor community since 2013. Camp Taylor has some of the most dedicated and skilled educators I have ever worked with. Elementary school should be a fun and enjoyable experience for every student. We strive to create an environment that is fun, safe, and challenging for students. We encourage all our parents and family members to participate actively in our school community!
Outside of school, I am the father of three wonderful children. We enjoy traveling and spending as much time outside as possible. Originally from the great state of Maryland, I have called Kentucky home since moving here to attend WKU twenty-something years ago.
I look forward to seeing all of you in person as much as possible. Please reach out whenever you want!
Stacey Porter
Assistant Principal
Dear Camp Taylor Families,
It is with great pleasure and pride that I serve as assistant principal for the Camp Taylor Elementary School community. I am privileged to work with such an amazing and dedicated group of students, teachers, staff, and families. My core belief is that all students should have access to a high-quality, rigorous learning environment that will enable them to experience academic achievement supported by a community of invested stakeholders. I look forward to working with your family to guide and mentor your child throughout their educational experience.
I have worked for JCPS for over twenty years as an educator, instructional coach, and administrator. I have enjoyed every moment of teaching students, learning with teachers and administrators, and building relationships with families. Being an educator has been a truly rewarding journey, as I have seen students realize that learning opens doors to any dream imaginable.
I am married to Corden and have one beautiful daughter, Jocelyn. She is truly our world, so don’t be surprised if you feel like you know her personally within a short period of time.
I truly believe that all students can learn and grow to meet their fullest potential, and I plan to be a part of that growth. Please feel free to contact me at any time. My door is always open.