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2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: I choose to stay

Every time you log into social media, turn on the TV, or speak to anyone who works in education, the harsh realities that are crippling educators are evident. Problems ranging from concerning legislation, challenging student behaviors, overwhelming work demands, toxic cultures, poor leadership, safety concerns, lack of support - the list goes on and on. These factors are contributing to many leaving the profession, and rightfully so, in many cases. Yet, I choose to stay.

By |2023-03-09T14:06:11-05:00March 8, 2023|

2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year: Because I applied…

Almost two years ago, I quietly received an email that I was nominated for the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year. I remember thinking that I would never be picked because I didn’t feel like I had done anything worth celebrating.

By |2023-01-20T13:42:15-05:00January 20, 2023|

Menifee Central transformed into family friendly school

A lifelong resident of eastern Kentucky, I reside in beautiful Menifee County nestled between Cave Run Lake and the Red River Gorge. I have spent the last 16 years of my career working in education in my hometown to try to identify ways I can serve my school and my community.

By |2022-10-31T10:34:58-04:00November 3, 2022|

How Deep is Their Learning?

Deeper learning. It is a current flashpoint in education. The term is misused and misunderstood, and often results in a focus on the learning experience itself rather than the learning. This is particularly interesting to me recently as I’ve been looking at “learning” in the context of how we use the word.

By |2022-09-08T15:20:43-04:00September 8, 2022|

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