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Please join us in welcoming Mr. Joe Payette as Bethlehem High School’s new Science teacher. Mr. Payette was born in New Jersey and has called the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky home for the past 45 years. He comes from a close-knit family, and his father, an entrepreneur, helped instill in him a strong work ethic and a spirit of curiosity that continues to guide him today.

After graduating from Atherton High School, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Mr. Payette spent several decades working in the HVAC, food, and pharmaceutical industries, where he applied his engineering background to solve complex challenges and improve systems.

Around 2010, he transitioned into the field of education. Since then, he's enjoyed teaching off and on while also working as a consultant. While his foundation is in physics through his engineering training, he is a self-taught student of the other sciences as well as high school pedagogy, driven by a passion for learning and a deep respect for education.

Outside of work, he enjoy's playing disc golf and poker. He also holds a pilot’s license, though he no longer keeps it current. These days, he is consulting with homeowners and building owners on solar panel installations, helping them move toward more sustainable energy solutions.
Welcome to the Bethlehem Family!

Published July 3, 2025 Print