Mr. Jerry Keepers, Principal of Southern High School Magnet Career Academy, has been selected as the Region 3 Representative to NASSP National Board. Jerry earned his B. S. from the University of Kentucky and his Masters and Rank I from Western Kentucky University. 

Currently he is in 12th year as Principal of Southern High School Career Academy. Before serving as principal of Southern he served as athletic director, counselor, and assistant principal. Jerry is on the Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals Board representing the 6th Region. Jerry also serves on the K.H.S.A.A. Board of Control representing the 6th and 7th Regions.

Jerry is married to his wife Beverly and they have two daughters, Tiffany and Lauren.