Education has always been more than a profession for Robert Braden, the new superintendent of Taylor County Schools. He said it’s a calling rooted in personal experience and community connection.
With more than two decades of experience in education, Claudette Herald has officially stepped into her role as superintendent of Oldham County Schools, bringing with her a track record of student-focused leadership and a passion for community engagement.
Chris LeMonds’ education career journey has included serving as a teacher and coach, an athletic director and a principal, all preparing him to take on the role of superintendent of Burgin Independent.
The premise of the Dinner Table Project is to bring families together for a shared meal. The families are encouraged to talk, laugh and reconnect away from the distractions of daily life.
Jessica Addison’s journey to becoming superintendent of Todd County Schools is a homecoming in the truest sense.
With experience spanning the military, corporate sector and the classroom, David Meinschein followed an uncommon path to school district leadership as superintendent of Murray Independent Schools. Meinschein’s journey of wide-ranging careers includes military service, corporate leadership, and time in the classroom.
Auxier's connection to Paintsville spans decades, beginning as a student in 1977 and continuing through a variety of roles he has held professionally since 1996.
Tim Jones, a library media specialist at John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Jefferson County), has been named the 2025 School Librarian of the Year by the School Library Journal.
The Somerset Solar Jumpers are the reigning 2024 Solar Car Challenge national champions in the Electric-Solar Powered Division, winning all four daily lap awards as well and the Chris Jones Sportsmanship Award.
