New Leslie County Superintendent Daniel Day continues lifelong journey in the district
Day was born and raised in Leslie County and attended the district’s schools from kindergarten through high school.
New Lyon County superintendent walks in her family’s footsteps in the district
Reed grew up in Lyon County and graduated from Lyon County High School. She said she wanted to move back home and the timing worked out for her to become director of special education in the district in 2022.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Catherine Poole
Poole said she develops hands‑on activities that help students understand the realities and the science behind agriculture.
New Carter County Superintendent Jennifer Fraley says continued collaboration is key to district’s success
Fraley recently served as director of mathematics education at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in 2024, then became interim superintendent of Carter County in 2025. The Carter County Board of Education made the hire permanent in October.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Mercedes Branham
Carlisle County High School Agriculture Teacher Mercedes Branham has been honored with a regional Golden Owl Award for her contributions to agricultural education. She has been teaching for a decade.
New Henry County Superintendent Josh Blevins hopes to continue tradition of excellence in the district
Blevins started his career in 2005 as a math teacher at Casey County Middle School. He is a Casey County alum, graduating from Casey County High School in 1999.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson, a Pendleton County native and agriculture teacher at Pendleton County High School, experienced a full-circle moment as he received the regional Golden Owl Award for his work as an agriculture educator from organizers of the same program he started in.
National Board Certified Teachers say encouragement, support can help educators earn their certification
Teachers who attain the National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) status often face challenges throughout the process of becoming certified, but teachers have shared that they’ve been able to overcome challenges with help from different supports.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Noel Pack
After 16 years of teaching agriculture in the community where she was raised, Noel Pack is being recognized as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
Educator Spotlight: Kimberly Stevenson
Kimberly Stevenson, a social studies teacher at Todd County Middle School, was one of the recipients of the 2026 Teacher Achievement Award.