Daily Archives: July 5, 2012

Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Paula Roberts, assistant superintendent, Owensboro Independent school district

Paula Roberts Paula Roberts, assistant superintendent for the Owensboro Independent school district, describes herself as a “behind-the-scenes kind of gal.” But she’s definitely been noticed for her leadership and dedication. Roberts is Kentucky Teacher’s July Leader of the Month. “My main role is to support principals with whatever they need to help them create great learning environments in [...]

By |2019-02-12T10:13:56-05:00July 5, 2012|

National PTA to award Arts Enhancement Grants

The National PTA is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grants. The grants will award local PTAs up to $1,000 in matching funds to student-centered programs geared toward sustaining and enhancing creativity and artistic values for large groups of at-risk students. With research showing students receive the most benefit from programs that include consistent [...]

By |2012-07-03T08:33:14-04:00July 5, 2012|

Shakespeare in the summer

By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Teachers from around the state had a good time learning about Shakespeare and how to make his work more accessible to their students during the Shakespeare Set Free Institute: Scholarship, Performance and Pedagogy. The two-day professional development opportunity was held for middle and high school teachers. Much like students, teachers also enjoy learning more when the [...]

By |2019-06-05T11:03:07-04:00July 5, 2012|

VSA seeks entries for Sustaining/Creating exhibit

Very Special Arts’ (VSA’s) Sustaining/Creating is a national juried exhibition that asks emerging artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, to showcase work that illuminates innovative viewpoints on sustainability and contemporary creativity. Beyond its scientific definition, sustainability references notions of responsibility and stewardship of our natural world in all facets of human interaction – from the environmental to the cultural. Sustainability indicates [...]

By |2020-10-13T10:59:22-04:00July 5, 2012|

Emancipation study bus trip still has openings

There are still a few spots currently available for an upcoming field study bus trip, “Emancipation in Kentucky: A Key Turning Point,” on Friday, July 13, 2012, where participants will be visiting historic sites associated with African American Emancipation in Kentucky. This unique professional development day will start in Frankfort at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History and [...]

By |2012-07-03T13:46:06-04:00July 5, 2012|

KYSPRA summer institute set for July 19-20

The summer institute of the Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KYSPRA) is designed to provide high-quality professional development for school district personnel engaged in any aspect of nurturing positive relationships with its stakeholders. This is also the time of year to renew KYSPRA membership. This event will be July 19-20 in Louisville. This year’s institute will focus on the leadership [...]

By |2012-07-03T13:48:45-04:00July 5, 2012|
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