Lee Johnson

Proud Father/Husband, Principal, Teacher, Coach, Cattleman

[Adam Luckett @AdamLuckettKSR]

Looks like Kentucky has added another kicker to the 2026 roster.

[Luke Falk @coachlukefalk]

Every training camp I had at Washington State University, Coach Leach would share the same story.
The story of two kids. The rich kid and the poor kid.

The rich kid has two choices. He can become spoiled, entitled, lazy, and expect everything to be handed to him because he has been given more. Or he can take every advantage of what he has been given—resources, coaching, opportunities—and use it to become even better.

The poor kid has two choices too. He can say, “I never had a chance. Nobody gave me anything. The world is against me.” He can feel sorry for himself and use it as an excuse. Or he can say, “I may not have what they have, but I am going to outwork everybody.” He can become tougher, more driven, and more relentless than everybody else.

It was a powerful message in a locker room full of people from different backgrounds, different families, and different life experiences. Some guys came from wealth. Some came from almost nothing. Some had every opportunity. Others had to fight for every inch.

But despite all of those differences, everybody still had the same choice.

You can take ownership and use what you have as fuel.

Or you can become victim-minded. You can look for excuses, blame your circumstances, become entitled, and convince yourself that because of what you have—or because of what you do not have—you cannot become what you want to be.

It is not about how you start. It is about what you choose to do with how you start.

The rich kid can waste what he has been given or use it to build something greater. The poor kid can use his circumstances as an excuse or as fuel.

In the end, greatness does not come from starting with more or less. It comes from which person inside of you that you choose to feed.

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[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

Road win.. nothing better!

[Austin Tracy Elementary @AustinTracyES]

ATE will be sponsoring a Food/Supply Drive for those that have been impacted by the recent flooding. Please share the word, and donate any items if you're able! Let's do our part to help support those in need!

[Kentucky Football @UKFootball]

That top-10 road W feeling.

[SEC Network @SECNetwork]

BIG UPSET FOR BIG BLUE NATION 😼

KENTUCKY DOWNS NO. 6 OLE MISS ON THE ROAD‼️ @UKFootball

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

@DClayStephens Big time!! Congrats!

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

@Sharper70bc @barrenschools Congrats to Grant!!

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

What a special group of young people! I’m so proud of each of them! #SOAR

[Barren Co. Schools @barrenschools]

So proud of these students for earning the Elementary Work Ethics certification!
#WeareBC

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

What a terrific season by @softball_bchs ! An amazing group of players and coaches. The strength and resolve they’ve shown all season has made their school and community proud! #FightOn

[WCLUSports @WCLUSports]

VIDEO: Barren County softball coach Daryl Murphy talks about his team's game against South Warren, coaching his daughter, and this season.
https://t.co/am7teAaSCY

[Brad Hughes @GYMObrad]

One of Kentucky's most dedicated education leaders. Truly a man who devoted himself to the education of the children of Barren County and to the development of the staff of that district. Thank you for your service, sir!

[Barren Co. Schools @barrenschools]

Can't wait to see our students back in the buildings tomorrow!
#WeareBC

[Barren Co. Schools @barrenschools]

Due to ice-covered roads in the county, Monday, January 22, will be NTI Day #4 for all students. Teachers will be communicating expectations and assignments, and they will be available throughout the day to offer assistance.

[Barren Co. Schools @barrenschools]

Congratulations to our Junior Beta winners! What a fantastic display of talent, hard work, and commitment!
#WeareBC

[Barren Co. Schools @barrenschools]

A big shout-out to our Austin Tracy Eagles for putting on a fabulous Veterans Day Assembly this morning! “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” - Harry S. Truman
#WeareBC

[Austin Tracy Elementary @AustinTracyES]

ATE Back to School Bash will be August 3rd from 4-7pm! We can’t wait to see all of our Eagles and their families! #SOAR

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

Excited to meet all of our new Eagles tomorrow during Open Enrollment! #SOAR

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

@MCHSJosephEaton Congratulations! You’re going to be great!

[Austin Tracy Elementary @AustinTracyES]

Thank you to @BarrenZone , @BCHSTrojans , and @BarrenCountyATC for hosting our 6th graders! It was a great opportunity to show off the future career pathways they'll be exposed to with @barrenschools ! Thank you to @AmyIrwinBC and @aburd_barrenATC for being such gracious hosts!

[Lee Johnson @leedjohnson23]

It was a great day for our Eagles!

[Austin Tracy Elementary @AustinTracyES]

Thank you to @Spantech for allowing our 6th graders to come tour your new facility! Our students are exploring careers in STEAM, and it has been awesome to connect their learning to local opportunities. We are very fortunate to have a great business that invests in our community!