The new superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent, Dylan Smith, came to the district with several ideas to enhance learning for talented students.
Josh Yonts, the new superintendent of Letcher County, is focusing on improving the district’s elementary math scores through Numeracy Counts resources while also increasing dual credit opportunities for high school students.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are structured, collaborative teams of teachers, administrators and support staff who meet regularly to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
“Small is not a problem,” Bailey said. “I want that narrative to be that small is a strategy. We can build relationships with kids in ways that no one else can. I will know every student on a first-name basis.”
New Montgomery County Superintendent Stephanie Harris has been doing more to highlight excellence in the district through her weekly spotlight series.
Grasham grew up in nearby Lincoln County and is a 1993 graduate of Lincoln County High School. He said he fell in love with Garrard County when he first started working there as a teacher.
Molly Seifert, the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year and an English teacher at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent), says she focuses on the whole child in her classroom and seeks well-rounded growth with her students.
Katherine Berner, a library media specialist at Baker Intermediate School (Clark County), has a special focus on bringing vibrant learning experiences to students through unique projects in her classroom. Berner was recently named the 2027 Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Department of Education.
For Kellie Moses, music has always been about more than just making music, it is creating a place where each student can belong, grow and find their voice.
The new superintendent of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, Matt Engel, is bringing a renewed focus on improving student outcomes to the district and wants to encourage student participation in opportunities outside school.