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Sand Gap Elementary School studies Native Americans

By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.govWhile traveling in Eastern Kentucky, I had the chance to make a short visit to Jackson County. I stopped by Sand Gap Elementary School and visited with 2nd and 5th-grade classes. The school is striving to meet the needs and curriculum goals of its students through vertical alignment and school-wide themes. According to 5th-grade teacher Regina Flannery, [...]

By |2012-10-01T15:23:49-04:00October 4, 2012|

A visit to Sandy Hook Elementary School

After visiting Lawrence County High School for an upcoming story about Close the Deal, I stopped by their neighbor to the west, Sandy Hook Elementary School (Elliott County). The school serves approximately 250 students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

By |2019-04-10T14:21:14-04:00September 20, 2012|

First day for kindergarten

The first day of school is an emotional event, sometimes more for parents than students. I like shooting the first day, especially for kindergarten students. The variety of emotions and little moments is wonderful. And it is one of the few times in the school year I’m able to photograph parent interaction.

By |2020-09-16T08:58:27-04:00September 20, 2012|

Privett looks to continue strengthening P-20 collaboration in Kentucky

Last week, Kentucky Teacher introduced newly-appointed Kentucky Board of Education member Leonel (Leo) Calderón. This week, we turn out attention to the second board appointment made by Gov. Steve Beshear this summer, Nawanna Privett – a 42-year educator from Lexington who represents Supreme Court District 5 on the board.

By |2019-03-20T14:50:37-04:00September 18, 2012|

Calderón believes all students can succeed

Gov. Steve Beshear appointed two members – Leonel (Leo) Calderón of Edgewood, Ky., and Nawanna Privitt of Lexington – to the Kentucky Board of Education this summer. To give educators throughout the state the opportunity to learn more about the men and women who serve on the board, Kentucky Teacher posed a series of questions to each of [...]

By |2012-09-07T15:50:16-04:00September 11, 2012|
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