Deatrik Kinney, principal of Paducah Tilghman High School (Paducah Independent), was recognized as the 2026 Kentucky High School Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Hui Couch, who teaches 9th-grade algebra at Newcomer Academy of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), knew education was her calling after being inspired by her mother, whom she describes as a very successful leader and teacher.
Kelland Garland, an educator with 25 years of experience, is the new assistant principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB).
Ellen Murphy has started a new chapter as the new superintendent of the Fulton County School District after decades in the community as a student, teacher and principal.
After nearly two decades of serving the Corbin Independent school district, Travis Wilder began his tenure as superintendent on Aug. 1. Wilder previously served as the principal of Corbin Primary School for 17 years.
Kristan Wright, agriculture education consultant and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been named the 2025 Farm Woman of the Year by the Kentucky Farm Bureau.
Fulton Independent will host the 13th annual Grow Festival on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. CT, an event designed to support early childhood development.
Thirty-one Kentucky school districts have earned recognition on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s list of America’s Healthiest Schools.
Lori Jones is stepping into her new role as superintendent of Woodford County Public Schools with 25 years of experience in education.
Fulton Independent has been fostering family engagement through its Parent and Youth Café program.