For those of us who work in state government, you will hear us talk about the first few months of a new year being a busy time due to the General Assembly being in session. This year is what is known as a long session, where the legislators will create the next two-year budget.
Teaching wasn’t Doug Henry's first career choice, but after entering the profession, he says it's been rewarding to help so many students find their passions.
“Be the person you needed when you were little.” That’s what being an educator is all about for Amber Dwyer.
As the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, I have been gifted the incredible honor and opportunity to represent teachers across the Commonwealth – their brilliance, their passion, their dedication.
Brittany Ritter has always known that she wanted to be a teacher. Her love for teaching was fostered from an early age by watching her father teach high school choir in Jefferson County.
The tools and resources provided by the Family Friendly Schools initiative offer ideas that can be implemented as part of our continuous improvement efforts.
Sally Zaring is an active member of the Shelby County area and has been making strides to improve the wellbeing of her community for more than two decades.
The inclusion and promotion of arts in education is so powerful because all education exists in a sociocultural context.
I know we all tend to tune out challenging news, especially when it does not improve much from year to year, but we need continue to focus on the importance of recruiting – and retaining – high-quality educators.
Katie Hale has three goals when it comes to teaching: promote grit and compassion for others, provide an engaging, rigorous learning experience and prepare students for the modern world.