leadership

Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Paula Roberts, assistant superintendent, Owensboro Independent school district

Paula Roberts Paula Roberts, assistant superintendent for the Owensboro Independent school district, describes herself as a “behind-the-scenes kind of gal.” But she’s definitely been noticed for her leadership and dedication. Roberts is Kentucky Teacher’s July Leader of the Month. “My main role is to support principals with whatever they need to help them create great learning environments in [...]

By Susan Riddell|2019-02-12T10:13:56-05:00July 5, 2012|

Kentucky presents at national conference

Kentucky education leaders are joining state and district school chiefs, union leaders and school board leaders from 41 states and more than 100 school districts in Cincinnati this week to share innovative ideas and successful policies that strengthen the teaching profession, from recruiting new candidates to retaining talent already in the classroom. The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the American [...]

By Nancy Rodriguez|2020-10-30T10:13:12-04:00May 24, 2012|

Education leadership at Asbury

Asbury University’s graduate education program is currently taking applications for this fall’s education leadership cohorts. For more information, visit www.asbury.edu or call enrollment coordinator Gabe Gibitz at (859) 858-3511, ext. 2502.

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-23T13:36:09-04:00May 24, 2012|

Kentucky principals selected for executive leadership training

Fifty-six Kentucky school principals will receive executive-level leadership training as participants in an institute created and funded by the state’s business community through the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. The principals were chosen as the class of 2013 (two groups of 28 each) for the Leadership Institute for School Principals that will begin this summer at the nationally-recognized Center for Creative Leadership [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-05-15T09:37:35-04:00May 17, 2012|

Kentucky Teacher looking for outstanding leaders

Even though the school year is winding down, Kentucky Teacher is still looking to profile outstanding leaders in Kentucky’s public school districts. From superintendents to classroom teachers and aides and everyone in between, these profiles are intended to offer insight into what it takes to be a strong leader and to say “well done” to those who excel at it. [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-04-17T15:35:00-04:00April 19, 2012|

Fortney named KYSTE Outstanding Leader

Bob Fortney, a senior consultant in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of District 180, is the recipient of the 2012 Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE) Outstanding Leader award, which will be presented at the KySTE spring conference March 9 in Louisville. Each year, KySTE presents awards for outstanding leader, teacher and technology staff member, based on [...]

By Nancy Rodriguez|2019-06-17T13:33:16-04:00February 16, 2012|

Nomination period open for Grissom, Kelly awards

The Kentucky Board of Education is accepting nominations for the Dr. Johnnie Grissom Award, which honors a Kentuckian or a Kentucky organization for outstanding dedication to improving student achievement and for closing the achievement gap; and for the Joseph W. Kelly Award, which honors a businessperson who has offered outstanding leadership and service toward promoting school improvement and equity of [...]

By Nancy Rodriguez|2020-09-23T11:20:14-04:00October 20, 2011|

Commissioner wants to tie superintendent evaluations, board self-reviews to college/career readiness

By Education Commissioner Terry Holliday At the August Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) meeting, my annual evaluation was completed. Over the past month I have seen that many local boards and superintendents are completing the same process. The KBE has also expressed an interest in local board evaluations. Over the past two years I have mentioned the issue of superintendent [...]

By Susan Riddell|2011-09-01T08:41:05-04:00September 1, 2011|

Kentucky Teacher looking for outstanding leaders

Kentucky Teacher is looking to profile outstanding leaders in Kentucky’s public school districts. If you know of an excellent district staff member who has innovative ideas, strong leadership qualities and a passion for helping students become college and career ready, e-mail the following information to Susan Riddell: nominee’s name, position, school and district contact information for nominee examples of how [...]

By Susan Riddell|2012-01-10T08:20:33-05:00August 25, 2011|

Five director-at-large seats on KSBA board will be up for election

The Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) is accepting nominations for local board members interested in running for a seat on the association’s 27-member board of directors. Five director-at-large seats will be filled by election during the business session of the 2012 KSBA Annual Conference, Feb. 4. The five positions currently are held by the following people, all of whom are [...]

By Susan Riddell|2011-08-17T08:41:42-04:00August 18, 2011|