Kentucky’s educators and staff are among the best in the country
Anyone who has spent time in a Kentucky classroom knows how dedicated our teachers are and how committed they are to the success of their students.
Spencer County Instructional Assistant Kala Marshall earns Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Kala Marshall, an instructional assistant and girls basketball coach for Spencer County Public Schools, was surprised with the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a ceremony at Spencer County Middle School on Feb. 27.
Taylor County’s Vanessa Lyons honored with Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Vanessa Lyons, a reading intervention educator and program facilitator for Taylor County Intermediate School, was awarded the Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award during a surprise ceremony at the school on Feb. 27.
Taylor County bus driver Sam Graham earns 2024-2025 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Sam Graham has dedicated more than six decades of his life to the children of Taylor County Schools.
Robertson County’s Brandon Burden receives 2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
During the 2015-2016 school year, Burden was a student who participated in the district’s Functional Mental Disabilities special education unit. The following school year he took on custodial work within the district as a part of his cooperative education program.
Fayette County’s Judy Edens receives 2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Judy Edens, also known as Mrs. Judy, is the lead custodian and has been a part of Breckinridge Elementary for the past 17 years. On Feb. 9, she was honored with the 2023-2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award.
Superintendents discuss their hopes for Kentucky’s new education commissioner during KDE webcast
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) heard from superintendents about traits they hope to see in the state’s next education commissioner during the Superintendents Webcast on Sept. 12.
Nominate outstanding Kentucky education support staff for the 2024 RISE Award
Gov. Andy Beshear’s Office, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, has opened the nomination window for the 2023-2024 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award.
Thanking Kentucky’s support staff for their vital role in student success
One of the things I miss most being commissioner of education is the ability to be out in our schools every day. While I love my position and the opportunities it gives me to help shape policies and state priorities, the school building is where the rubber meets the road.
Calloway County’s Michael Wright receives 2023 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional Award
Michael Wright, an instructional assistant at the Calloway County Day Treatment Center (DTC), was honored with the 2022-2023 Kentucky Education Support Staff Professional (KESSP) Award on Dec. 12. He is the second honoree, joining Gallatin County’s Heather LeBlanc, who was recognized on Dec. 9.