New Campbellsville Independent Superintendent David Petett hopes to keep growing the district
“We have a lot of momentum as a district we want to continue," Petett said.
National Board Certified Teachers say encouragement, support can help educators earn their certification
Teachers who attain the National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) status often face challenges throughout the process of becoming certified, but teachers have shared that they’ve been able to overcome challenges with help from different supports.
Educator Spotlight: Golden Owl Regional Winner Erin Arnett
Erin Arnett launched the agriculture program at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent) six years ago to provide students with a hands-on learning experience that will provide opportunities to grow and strengthen the future of the agriculture field.
Campbellsville High School custodian receives honor
Tommy Allen is a positive influence in the school district where he works and it has not gone unnoticed. Allen, the custodial supervisor at Campbellsville High School (Campbellsville Independent), was recently recognized by the Campbellsville School Board with the Change Award. The award recognizes employees within the district who have made a positive impact.
Educator Spotlight: Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas didn’t take the “traditional” route to become the educator he is today. After graduating high school, Thomas did not initially attend college with the goal of becoming a teacher. Instead, he chose to apply the skills he learned in his agriculture classes, under teachers William Wallace Evans and Matt Chaliff at Taylor County High School, to pursue a career in welding.
Superintendents hear update on literacy efforts, ESSER funds during Superintendents Webcast
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provided an update on the department’s efforts to bolster literacy education during the Superintendents Webcast on Aug. 15.
Winners of Kentucky Education Excellence Awards announced
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has announced winners of its Education Excellence Awards, a new program that aims to recognize Kentucky teachers, staff and administrators who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to achieve education excellence in 2020 and 2021.
Kentucky Senate, House honor school personnel for selfless acts after tornadoes
The selfless acts of kindness displayed by school personnel after the historic 265.7-mile tornado on Dec. 10 and 11 were recognized Jan. 27 by the Kentucky General Assembly.
Schools in 30 counties dubbed Bright Spots for exceeding expectations
Forty-seven schools have been named Bright Spots in Kentucky Education, recognition for schools in which students performed better than expected on measures of educational achievement.
24 educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Valvoline have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2018 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers qualify to compete for the 2018 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in May. The programs have recognized more than 500 teachers and awarded $750,000 since 1988. The [...]