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2023 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year carries lessons learned from her middle school teacher

Sitting in the third row of Pam Harper's 8th-grade social studies class at Pendleton County Middle School in 1991 shortly after the launch of Operation Desert Storm, Amber Sergent uncovered a desire to learn about America's past while also being mindful of the world of today. A class that had focused on U.S. history from the American colonies through the Civil War suddenly added an element of current events.

By Jacob Perkins|2022-09-20T16:18:57-04:00September 20, 2022|

Perry County school communities show eastern Kentucky grit, resilience

As floodwaters began to quickly overtake his community on July 28, Jamie Fugate found himself some three hours away getting panicked phone calls. For Fugate, a principal in Perry County, the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) conference in Louisville ended abruptly and ahead of schedule.

By Caleb Bates|2022-09-14T11:41:29-04:00September 14, 2022|

Danville Independent’s new superintendent Greg Ross traded career as police officer to be a champion for students

Danville Independent Schools’ new superintendent traded a career as a police officer to be a champion for students, just as his teachers once were for him.

By Caleb Bates|2022-09-13T15:10:25-04:00September 13, 2022|

Jackson County students build sheds to give back to neighbors in need after devastating floods in eastern Kentucky

After July’s catastrophic floods in eastern Kentucky left many families without homes and belongings, students at the Jackson County Area Technology Center (ATC) sprang into action thinking of ways they could help.

By Shelby Stills|2022-09-01T11:14:59-04:00September 1, 2022|

Tonya Driver brings local experience and vision of community partnerships as new Crittenden County superintendent

Tonya Driver, a lifelong resident of Crittenden County, is now leading Crittenden County Schools as superintendent. "Teaching was always something that I had thought about doing," Driver recalled.

By Caleb Bates|2022-08-23T15:30:30-04:00August 23, 2022|

New Owen County superintendent Reggie Taylor is excited to serve the community he loves

Reggie Taylor entered the field of education after working in business and realizing that work did not fulfill his purpose. Now, he is Owen County’s new superintendent, beginning his tenure on July 1. He replaces former superintendent Robert Stafford.

By Sophie Hill|2022-08-22T14:15:40-04:00August 22, 2022|