Fifteen Kentucky public school educators have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) for the 2024-2025 school year, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher announced Sept. 27.
The council is designed to improve Kentucky’s educational landscape by providing the commissioner of education with direct input from classrooms. Bridging the gap between policy and practice, TAC was created to advise the commissioner on educational priorities so students of the Commonwealth are well-prepared for any career they choose.
“As we strive to shape the future of Kentucky’s education, the voices of our educators are crucial,” Fletcher said. “I’m excited to continue working with this council to build an improved school system that teachers are proud of – one that involves being ‘all in’ to ensure every student has the skills they need for a successful future.”
The vacancies were created by former members rotating off the council and some moving into non-teaching positions. Only teachers can serve on the council.
The new TAC members include:
- Emmanuel Anama-Green, Harlan County
- Shane Baker, Warren County
- Scot Bratcher, Breckinridge County
- Corey Burns, Mercer County
- Kevin Dailey, Boone County
- Megan Hall, Letcher County
- Jessica Hobson, Christian County
- Brooke Leffingwell, Campbell County
- Sarah Lizer, Fayette County
- Kristen Morgan, Danville Independent
- Casey Page, Shelby County
- Nick Shoffner, Middlesboro Independent
- Becky Spies, Kentucky School for the Blind
- Joseph Stivers, Jefferson County
- Wendy Young, Fayette County
The 15 new members join eight returning members, including:
- Kennita Ballard, Jefferson County
- Melanie Callahan, Laurel County
- Carla Criswell, Jefferson County
- Rosa Cubero-Hurley, Fayette County
- Chad Davidson, McCracken County
- Carla Lawson, Whitley County
- Mandy Perez, Crittenden County
- Byron Wilson, Kentucky School for the Deaf
Teachers from across the Commonwealth applied for a spot on the advisory council. A screening committee reviewed the applications by prioritizing diverse content and specialty areas and categorizing applicants geographically to ensure representation from the various regions of the state.
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