Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to two Kentucky boards.

Nawanna B. Privett, an education consultant from Lexington, was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education. She represents the Fifth Supreme Court District. The appointment replaces C. B. Akins Sr., who resigned.

Privett’s term expires April 14, 2014.

Beshear also appointed Michael H. Ross, a teacher at Mason County High School,  to the Education Professional Standards Board to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Sept. 18, 2014. Ross will present secondary school teachers. The appointment replaces Laranna L. May, who resigned.