Kentucky World Language Association announces awards at fall conference
KWLA award its Outstanding Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Rising Star Teacher awards during the KWLA Fall Conference on Sept. 30.
KDE Accepting Nominations for Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is accepting nominations for the Kevin M. Noland-Mary Ann Miller Award through Oct. 16. The award recognizes a Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) employee for significant service to Kentucky’s public schools, and for providing inspiration for education.
KDE’s Ben Maynard recognized as Making IT Happen award recipient
Ben Maynard, digital learning coach in the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology (OET), received the Making IT Happen award from the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE).
Fayette County physical education teacher wins national honor
Jordan Manley, a physical education teacher for the STEAM Academy (Fayette County), has won the SHAPE America 2023 National High School Physical Education (PE) Teacher of the Year award.
Postsecondary transition grant program recognizes 12 Kentucky students of the year
GEAR UP Kentucky (GUK) has announced the 2022-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding GUK students who consistently demonstrate positive leadership at school, in GUK activities and amongst their peers.
KDE’s Tatman honored with top award from state public relations association
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Chief Communications Officer Toni Konz Tatman was awarded the 2023 O.V. Jones Memorial Award from the Kentucky School Public Relations Association (KSPRA) at its spring conference March 24 in Owensboro.
Two Kentucky schools named 2022 National ESEA Distinguished Schools
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) named two Kentucky schools as National ESEA Distinguished Schools during its national conference on Feb. 1-4. The two are among 55 schools nationwide to receive the honor.
KDE Associate Commissioner Kelly Foster to be presented Bob Harmon Service to Education Award at National ESEA Conference
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) announced Jan. 23 that Kelly Foster, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), has been selected to receive the 2023 Bob Harmon Service to Education award.
Murray High School band director named KMEA High School Teacher of the Year
Tim Zeiss, band director at Murray High School (Murray Independent), has been named the 2022-2023 Kentucky Music Education Association (KMEA) High School Teacher of the Year.
Fayette County teacher earns SHAPE America regional teacher of the year award
Jordan Manley, a wellness teacher at STEAM Academy in Lexington (Fayette County Public Schools), has been named SHAPE America’s Southern District 2023 High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.