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Kentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Patricia Sheffer, superintendent, Union...
Patricia Sheffer Patricia Sheffer knows the Union County school district inside and out. She said that helps her lead the district, especially now that doing so is her primary responsibility. “I am...
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Learning while playing in Union County
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Last month, data from the Kindergarten Readiness Screener was released showing that half of incoming kindergarten students are ready for school. The screener...
View ArticleKentucky Teacher Leader of the Month: Patricia Sheffer, superintendent, Union...
Patricia Sheffer knows the Union County school district inside and out. She said that helps her lead the district, especially now that doing so is her primary responsibility. “I am here for the right...
View ArticleLearning while playing in Union County
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.gov Last month, data from the Kindergarten Readiness Screener was released showing that half of incoming kindergarten students are ready for school. The screener...
View ArticleSuperintendent Spotlight: Patricia Sheffer, Union County
Once a student of the Union County school district herself, Superintendent Patricia Sheffer understands and embraces the vital role that public education serves within the community. With a focus on...
View Article16 schools receive National Healthy Schools Award
Sixteen Kentucky schools have been named winners of the National Healthy Schools Award by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The awards were announced recently by the Alliance for a Healthier...
View ArticleKentucky’s healthiest schools honored
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s National Healthy Schools Award is an honor given to showcase and acknowledge schools that have implemented changes to create healthier school environments.
View Article24 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners named
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2019 Valvoline™ Teacher Achievement Awards.
View ArticleCampbellsville University presents Excellence in Teaching Awards
Campbellsville University recognized 197 teachers from across Kentucky in its annual Excellence in Teaching Award Program.
View ArticleKentucky schools win national awards
Forty-four Kentucky schools are among those recognized nationwide as 2020 America’s Healthiest Schools.
View ArticleKentucky FFA members excel at National FFA Convention
Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 93rd Annual National FFA Convention, held virtually Oct. 27-29. More than 100,000 FFA members, advisers and supporters registered for the event, which also was...
View ArticleUnion County’s Patricia Sheffer named 2021 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year
Longtime superintendent wins top state award, but she credits her board, staff and teachers for the honor. Sheffer has worked to build community partnerships, which recently resulted in a newer and...
View ArticleFour Kentucky schools get award for healthy family engagement
Four Kentucky public schools, already among the state’s 45 winners of the America’s Healthiest Schools designation by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, have won the additional honor of the...
View Article2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Mandy Perez inspires students to fall in...
When Mandy Perez was little, she remembers asking her elementary school teachers at the end of every school year for their extra worksheets. “I would take those worksheets home and play school with my...
View ArticleTwenty-seven new members selected for KDE’s 2023-2024 School Counselor...
Twenty-seven school counselors have been named as new members of the 2023-2024 School Counselor Advisory Council, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced on July 24.
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