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.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner JR Zinner
For 26 years, Western Hills High School (Franklin County) agriculture teacher JR Zinner has built a classroom that promotes curiosity and innovative learning, earning recognition as a regional Golden Owl Award winner.
Greenup County ATC student graduates certified in three industries
Greenup County Area Technology Center (ATC) senior Cameron Whitt accomplished something no student at the school has completed before: becoming fully certified in three different career pathways before graduation.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Benjamin Prevette
In his 11th year at Hopkins County Central, Benjamin Prevette is being honored for his work in agricultural education.
Four students celebrated at 2026 Kentucky School for the Blind graduation
The ceremony featured scholarship awards, a student-led musical rendition of “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” by Green Day and “November Rain” by Guns N’ Roses, and the annual appreciation ceremony where the graduates hand out roses to people who played an important role in their lives.
Kentucky School for the Deaf celebrates Class of 2026
The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) celebrated six graduates during its commencement ceremony on May 21.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Madison Goodlett
Madison Goodlett, an agriculture teacher at Leestown Middle School in Fayette County, is a recipient of a regional Golden Owl Award.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Erin Arnett
Erin Arnett launched the agriculture program at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent) six years ago to provide students with a hands-on learning experience that will provide opportunities to grow and strengthen the future of the agriculture field.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Melissa Blackburn
For Melissa Blackburn of Lawerence County High School, being named a regional Golden Owl award winner felt like a moment that defined her 23 years in education, filled with early mornings, long days and a deep commitment to her students.