Michael Rowe began working in education 25 years ago. He now has experience as a principal in different schools, along with experience as superintendent of Lincoln County Schools in central Kentucky. He also holds advanced degrees in education, including a master's degree from Morehead State University.
Carlisle County school bus driver Mahlon Thomas, known in his community for his acts of kindness, was presented with the 2023 Fred Award by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA).
The former assistant superintendent of operations for Christian County, Hunt began his new job on July 1.
After 24 years in education, Willie Foster is taking on a new role as Spencer County’s superintendent. He’s also making the transition from a large school district to a smaller one, a change he said he embraces.
After spending almost three decades in education in Lincoln County, Bruce Smith is taking on a new role. He retired from Lincoln County Schools six years ago, then successfully ran for the Lincoln County School Board and was elected chairman. Then he decided to aim for superintendent after the position came open this year. Smith began leading the district as superintendent on July 1.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is providing two out-of-school programs in Jefferson and Fayette counties with $500,000 each in federal funds this summer.
Charlie Brock is Estill County’s new superintendent of schools.
When students meet each other for the first time at the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program and ask where they’re from, they turn their hands sideways and curl in their thumb, creating a rough shape of the state. “If you were from Centre College, you'd be in the middle,” explained Marshall County native Sarah Umbarger, pointing to her palm. “Or if you're from Lexington, maybe a little over here, and it's just where you are on the map, and it helps just like visualize like where people are at in Kentucky.”
Paducah Independent schools are using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students and staff.
While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning for students across the country, those who are identified as homeless or housing insecure faced even more obstacles to keeping their education on track.
