Rosalind Turner, Author at Kentucky Teacher

KDE accepting applications for the School Counselor Advisory Council

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting applications for the School Counselor Advisory Council. This advisory group plays a critical role in informing statewide school counseling initiatives, policies and guidance by elevating the voices and expertise for practitioners from across the Commonwealth. Selected members will serve a three-year term, with the inaugural term beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. [...]

By Rosalind Turner|2026-01-29T12:09:46-05:00January 29, 2026|

Patrick Graboviy and Ethan Morgan named 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program delegates; Ayesha Hamid and Joel Shalom selected as alternates

Patrick Bogdan Graboviy, a junior at North Oldham High School (Oldham County), and Ethan Cameron Morgan, a senior at Marshall County High School, will join Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rand Paul in representing Kentucky during the 64th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week, to be held March 7-14.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-12-05T15:19:29-05:00December 5, 2025|

KDE’s Allison Johnson named 2025 Kevin M. Noland/Mary Ann Miller Award winner

Allison Johnson, assistant program administrator in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Special Education and Early Learning’s Transition Education Unit, was named the recipient of the 2025 Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award at the Dec. 4 Kentucky Board of Education meeting.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-12-04T14:59:49-05:00December 4, 2025|

Four Kentucky elementary schools qualify as National Blue Ribbon Schools

Four Kentucky elementary schools met the criteria to be named National Blue Ribbon Schools (NBRS) by the U.S. Department of Education and will be recognized at the Kentucky Board of Education meeting on Dec. 4.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-11-20T10:40:56-05:00November 20, 2025|

Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters receives KBE’s 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership

The Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) 2025 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership at its Oct. 2 meeting.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-10-02T14:01:15-04:00October 2, 2025|

Two Kentucky students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Two Kentucky students are among 161 high school students named to the U.S. Presidential Scholars class of 2025 for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-10-07T13:26:34-04:00October 1, 2025|

Twelve new members selected for KDE’s 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council

Twelve public high school students have been named as new members of the 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-10-30T14:19:14-04:00September 5, 2025|

JCPS chief of exceptional child education, Hogsett Primary School’s Bridges Program receive 2025 Grissom Award

Jefferson County’s Kimberly Chevalier and Hogsett Primary School’s Bridges Program were presented with the 2025 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education at the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE’s) meeting on Aug. 7.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-08-07T16:28:33-04:00August 7, 2025|

KBE names Marty Pollio and Michael Griffin as winners of the 2025 Robinson Award

Each year, the KBE gives the Robinson Award to a Kentuckian or a Kentucky organization demonstrating extraordinary efforts and contributions in educational diversity and equity.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-06-06T14:32:56-04:00March 27, 2025|

Latonia Elementary School Administrative Assistant Kim Frank earns 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award

Frank’s dedication to the students, staff and school was honored on Feb. 21 with the 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, school district officials and Frank’s friends and family celebrated her achievement at the school.

By Rosalind Turner|2025-02-21T16:36:33-05:00February 21, 2025|

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