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Superintendents’ spotlight: Mary Ann Gemmill, Christian County

Mary Ann Gemmill The Christian County school district is part of the fastest growing community in the state and is the beneficiary of a tremendous amount of support from partnerships with local businesses and organizations. The district’s shared partnerships with the community are extremely important and help guide the district’s growth and change. Christian County participated in the [...]

By |2014-06-19T15:10:22-04:00June 19, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Paul Mullins, Garrard County

Paul Mullins During his first year as superintendent of the Garrard County school district, Paul Mullins’ goal has been to increase excitement and enthusiasm about education in the district. Through the leadership of the board of education and the administrators at the district and school levels, Garrard County has established norms and guidelines that will frame the future [...]

By |2019-06-05T11:04:19-04:00June 5, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Mike Howard, Harlan County

Mike Howard There are many great programs and activities taking place in the Harlan County school district. One of those the district’s administration is most pleased with is the success of the dual credit college classes offered at Harlan County High School through Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. The program is a win-win situation for students and [...]

By |2014-05-25T11:15:16-04:00May 29, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Jim Frank, Green County

Jim Frank The Green County School District is a small rural district with a tradition of excellence from academics to athletics. The district is proud to be a part of the Race to the Top Kid-FRIENDly (Kids Focused, Responsible, Imaginative, Engaged and Determined to Learn) Grant through the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative consortium. The grant focuses on developing [...]

By |2019-03-05T09:19:43-05:00May 22, 2014|

Connected Superintendents’ Summit seeks nominations

On Tuesday, Oct. 7 Secretary Duncan and the U.S. Department of Education will welcome a selected group of the nation's 14,000+ superintendents to Washington, D.C., to attend a summit on digital learning. This first ever Connected Superintendents' Summit will provide opportunities for leaders from district, charter, and private schools to share lessons learned with each other and with the Department to [...]

By |2014-05-22T13:31:29-04:00May 22, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Keith Davis, Bullitt County

Keith Davis The Bullitt County school district is anything but a normal school district. Bullitt County is fortunate to have a group of educational leaders and teachers in this district who are never satisfied with the status quo. It has become a part of the district’s culture over the last several years to be constantly vigilant for a [...]

By |2014-05-05T18:39:01-04:00May 8, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Coy Samons, Paintsville Independent

Coy Samons Superintendent Coy Samons believes that all of his Paintsville Independent students should be well prepared for their next phase in life. The district sets high standards in academics for students in all grade levels which in turn makes Paintsville Independent known statewide for its academic achievements. The district and its leadership are very proud of the [...]

By |2014-05-06T10:06:12-04:00May 1, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Lewis Carter, Monroe County

Lewis Carter Superintendent Lewis Carter has made a concerted effort to recognize the winner in everyone he meets in the Monroe County school district. From the classroom to the ball field, he can often be seen celebrating students’ and staff’s accomplishments be it a last-second buzzer beater or a preschool student who has mastered tying his shoe. Superintendent Carter [...]

By |2014-04-14T13:20:55-04:00April 17, 2014|

Superintendents’ Spotlight: Lana Fryman, Bourbon County

Lana Fryman Under the leadership of Superintendent Lana Fryman, the Bourbon County school district is continuing to make its mark statewide. The announcement of the 2012-13 testing scores show the school district ranked 32nd of 174 districts in the state. Four of five schools in Bourbon County are classified as Proficient and the gains during the 2012-13 school [...]

By |2014-04-08T14:54:59-04:00April 10, 2014|

Superintendents’ spotlight: Jim Palm, Southgate Independent

Jim Palm The Southgate Independent school district’s best asset is its school staff who serves students in preschool through 8th grade. Southgate Independent also has certified teachers with a master's degree or five years or more of experience as those who educate the district’s students. Each teacher in the district is knowledgeable in his/her  subject areas and grade [...]

By |2014-04-03T12:09:27-04:00April 3, 2014|
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