Kimberly Ricks
Principal
kricks@leakesd.org
Kimberly Ricks serves as Principal of Leake County High School. A proud graduate of South Leake High School, she continued her education at Belhaven University and Nova Southeastern University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Specialist in Mathematics.
With 21 years of experience in education, Ms. Ricks is dedicated to fostering equity and excellence for all students. As a trained member of the National Institute of School Leaders (NISL), she embraces research-based leadership practices while holding firm to the belief that schools thrive when teachers, students, families, and the community work in partnership. Her vision is to ensure that every student is equipped not only for academic success, but also to make a positive and lasting impact in their community and in the world.
Patrick Boyle
Assistant Principal
pboyle@leakesd.org
Patrick Boyle is in his second year as Assistant Principal at Leake County High School. He brings 20 years of experience in education, including 11 years as a school administrator, serving in both principal and assistant principal roles across grade levels from kindergarten through high school. Mr. Boyle has served in four different districts, beginning his teaching career at his alma mater, Neshoba Central, and launching his administrative career in the Natchez-Adams School District. This year marks his seventh year of service in the Leake County School District.
As Assistant Principal, Mr. Boyle embraces the role of servant leader, ensuring that teachers and students are equipped with the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a data- and technology-driven world. He believes strongly in fostering a true partnership among administration, teachers, students, and all stakeholders. At the core of his leadership philosophy is a guiding principle inspired by Super Bowl-winning Coach Tony Dungy: “If we lose sight of people, we lose sight of the very purpose of leadership.”
