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.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Jason McWhorter
South Laurel High School (Laurel County) teacher Jason McWhorter is being recognized as a regional Golden Owl Award winner for his two-decade-long commitment to agriculture education.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Aaron Tucker
Apollo High School (Daviess County) agriculture teacher Aaron Tucker has dedicated 31 years to his career in education, a dedication that has earned him recognition as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.