Steve Miracle brings military, education experience as Marshall County’s new superintendent
Steve Miracle graduated from Henry County High School in May of 1987. By August, he already had enlisted into the Navy and had begun boot camp.
Morgan County remains home for new superintendent Ralph Hamilton
New Morgan County Superintendent Ralph Hamilton grew up in the district and has spent much of his career there.
Learning, teaching, coaching in Knox County all lead Jeremy Ledford to superintendent’s chair
Jeremy Ledford grew up in Knox County and has spent his educational career there. Now he moves from a principal’s position to superintendent.
New Livingston County superintendent returns to his roots
David Meinschein, a Livingston Central High School graduate, returned home to begin his stint as superintendent on July 1. Meinschein succeeds Victor Zimmerman, who resigned on Feb. 9. Darryl Chittenden, who was superintendent until his retirement in 2015, took over as interim superintendent for Zimmerman.
Adkins looking to provide career readiness to all students as Woodford County’s new superintendent
On July 1, Danny Adkins will start his new job as superintendent in Woodford County. He will succeed Scott Hawkins, who is retiring at the end of June after 13 years. Adkins has served as Floyd County superintendent since 2018.
Turning tragedy into triumph: Mercer County’s new superintendent finds purpose through education
Tragedy shaped Jason Booher’s approach as an educator. As a survivor of the Carrollton bus crash, the nation’s worst drunken driving accident, the new Mercer County superintendent has devoted his life to helping others.
McCreary County schools shine in response to state review
The McCreary County School District wasn’t singled out for scrutiny in early 2020. The small district in southeastern Kentucky was just one of 10 randomly selected for state review each year.
2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year launches Teachers Passing Notes project
Donnie Piercey’s life has been so consumed with helping his students survive COVID-era learning that he has had little time to think about much else. With the school year ending and a new opportunity on the horizon with the Kentucky Department of Education, he now has the chance to focus on his Teachers Passing Notes project.
Rockcastle County teacher’s CTE work wins national recognition
Growing up in Rockcastle County, teaching was never something Tammy Camel thought she would want to do. Now, she’s the winner of the 2021 National ACTE Carl Perkins Community Service Award for her work as a family and consumer sciences teacher at her alma mater, Rockcastle County High School.
Barren County senior finds his purpose through world languages
Cody Smith may be graduating from Barren County High School this year, but if everything goes according to plan, he'll be back in Kentucky public schools soon.
