R. Larry Taylor received a BS Degree from Cumberland College in the areas of learning and behavior disorders, elementary education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Larry holds certifications from Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky in a variety of areas in education.

Larry worked 23 years in local school districts serving in the role of teacher of exceptional children, school counselor, instructional supervisor, director of special education and assistant superintendent of personnel and curriculum and instruction. He has worked the past three years as the State Director of Exceptional Children Services for the Kentucky Department of Education. Larry is a Doctoral student at the University of Louisville.