Ellen Murphy becomes new Fulton County superintendent
Ellen Murphy has started a new chapter as the new superintendent of the Fulton County School District after decades in the community as a student, teacher and principal.
Educator Spotlight: Michele Bradley
For more than two decades, Michele Bradley has been a familiar and inspiring educator within Bath County Schools. Now in her 26th year of teaching – with 24 of those years spent in the Bath County school district – Bradley has worked to become known in her school community as a dedicated educator, mentor and role model for her students and fellow colleagues.
Travis Wilder ‘pours back into his community’ as new superintendent of Corbin Independent
After nearly two decades of serving the Corbin Independent school district, Travis Wilder began his tenure as superintendent on Aug. 1. Wilder previously served as the principal of Corbin Primary School for 17 years.
Fulton Independent’s annual Grow Festival promotes early childhood development
Fulton Independent will host the 13th annual Grow Festival on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. CT, an event designed to support early childhood development.
New Jefferson County superintendent establishes focus on literacy and numeracy
New Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Brian Yearwood has been in the process of establishing clear goals for the district since he started on July 1.
Kentucky schools recognized among America’s healthiest
Thirty-one Kentucky school districts have earned recognition on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s list of America’s Healthiest Schools.
New Berea Independent Superintendent Ryan Neaves enters district with forward-looking mindset
Ryan Neaves is bringing a wealth of expertise in climate and culture to his new role of superintendent at the Berea Independent School District.
Barren County teacher created prosthetic hand for his student using school’s 3D printing lab
About four years ago, Red Cross Elementary School Teacher Scott Johnson noticed one of his kindergarten students was wearing a rubber hand. His student, Jackson Farmer, was born without a right hand and would sometimes wear the rubber hand to give the appearance of having a hand. However, it didn’t have any functionality.
Mayfield Independent’s Kara Byrn Dowdy named 2026 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year
Kara Byrn Dowdy, an English teacher and department chair at Mayfield High School (Mayfield Independent) with 21 years of experience in the classroom, discovered a significant need for her district following the birth of her twins more than a decade ago: resources for students with special needs.
2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Michelle Gross champions project-based learning in math
Spencer County Middle School teacher Michelle Gross is a champion for vibrant learning experiences in the projects she leads to help students understand how math applies to their lives. Gross, who has 22 years of teaching experience in math, was named the 2026 Kentucky Teacher of the Year during a ceremony in Frankfort on Oct. 7. She also was named the middle school division winner. Gross and eight other Teacher Achievement Award recipients were honored by the Kentucky Department of Education at the ceremony.