I had the privilege in September of presiding over my first in-person Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol Rotunda. There are two parts of my job that I find the most enjoyable. The first is when I get to visit classrooms and see our students deeply involved in learning.
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. announced July 18 the selection of 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2023 Valvoline™ Teacher Achievement Awards.
Robert Asberry started on a new career path July 1 as the Hancock County superintendent. He succeeds Kyle Estes, who stepped down as superintendent after nine years of service.
Kyle Estes In his third year as superintendent, Kyle Estes is leading the Hancock County school district to embody the principles and practices of a champion organization as it prepares students for college, careers and life. As a part of the district’s mission, it is “committed to instilling and conducting ourselves with integrity, service, quality and trust.” There [...]
A stop by South Hancock Elementary School yielded an early education surprise. The school, including principal Barbara Spindel and Family Resource and Youth Services Center coordinator Kim Mitchell, started a new program for preschool-aged children called Little Stars.