This distinguished group of teachers will continue advancing the vision of United We Learn by implementing innovative instructional practices, engaging in meaningful professional learning, and fostering collaboration to transform teaching and learning across Kentucky classrooms to provide vibrant learning experiences for all Kentucky students.
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.
Michael Melton is the new superintendent of Bath County Schools, bringing 30 years of experience in education to the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the selection of nine outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2026 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards.
On July 1, 2021 Steven Evans began his tenure as Bath County’s new superintendent. He replaced Harvey Tackett, who retired following nine years as superintendent and a total of 38 years in education.
Morehead State University’s (MSU’s) Volgenau College of Education announced a new scholarship program, the Appalachian Future Educators (AFE) Scholars Program, for new teacher candidates from Appalachian counties.
Students in 12 school districts will be the latest to participate in a program designed to help prepare students in low-income communities for success in postsecondary education.
The Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (KCTE) recognized four public-school educators with its annual awards, which were presented during KCTE’s annual conference in February.
Visiting Teachers from Spain is one of two international programs developed by the Kentucky Department of Education with education authorities from another country to provide world languages services to students and school districts in Kentucky.
This year at Owingsville Elementary School, kindergarten through 5th-grade students will get the chance to learn the basics of the Spanish language from a native of the country.