Ryan Williams Ryan Williams, a 3rd-grade teacher at Mary Lee Cravens Elementary School in the Owensboro Independent school district, is Kentucky’s newest recipient of the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which includes a financial reward of $25,000. Williams was notified of his award Tuesday, when Education Commissioner Terry Holliday, First Lady Jane Beshear, Milken Family Foundation Vice-President [...]
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 [...]
High school theater class reaches across multiple curriculums.
Kimberly Johnson Kim Johnson, special education director for the Owensboro Independent school district, said a strong leader is someone who communicates effectively, is hands-on and focuses on the needs of students. Johnson is no stranger to being classified as a leader. Last July, she was awarded the Kentucky Association of School Administrator’s Spirit of a Leader Award. She [...]
Two Kentucky elementary schools are taking steps to improve lives, learning and more.
Larry Vick, superintendent of the Owensboro Independent school district, is the recipient of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Outstanding Administrator Award for 2010-2011. He was presented the award during the KMEA professional development conference on Feb. 11. Vick was honored for his impact and support of music education. Under his leadership, the district recently completed a multimillion dollar fine [...]
Even though the Kentucky schools for the blind and deaf, respectively, are centrally located in the state doesn’t mean that all students needing their services can attend.