Crystal Culp, a U.S. Air Force veteran with over 22 years of teaching experience in alternative education, never imagined a career in education – let alone being a mentor to teachers pursuing National Board certification.
Jamie Link began leading the Kentucky Labor Cabinet in July 2021, but several months later, he was asked to lead an entirely new cabinet. In November 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear announced he would be merging the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet with the Labor Cabinet.
Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass joined leaders from Kentucky Colleges of Education on March 23 to discuss how they can use the principles of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) United We Learn vision for the future of public education in their education preparation programs.
Anderson County High School science teacher Sharon Sutherland drove four hours to donate her a car to a survivor of the December tornadoes in western Kentucky.
Knott County Superintendent Brent Hoover believes school and community go hand in hand and losing his friend and colleague, previous Superintendent Kim King, underscored that belief.
Jim Masters started on Sept. 15, 2021 as the new Henry County superintendent after previously serving as the director of k-12 curriculum and instruction in Franklin County. Masters plans to focus on improving student learning and building relationships with students and staff.
Noraa Ransey, a NBCT teacher at North Calloway Elementary School (Calloway County) was awarded the KY NBCT Champion Award during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 10.
The on-going bus driver shortage is pushing districts to get creative with their logistics to solve their current need for drivers.
Robert Asberry started on a new career path July 1 as the Hancock County superintendent. He succeeds Kyle Estes, who stepped down as superintendent after nine years of service.
Shelby County’s Local Laboratory of Learning met on Dec. 2 at Southside Elementary School to begin thinking about what accountability and assessment could look like for Shelby County students.