As soon as the crying, desperate student in mid-meltdown saw Cornel Carter in the hall, he flung his arms toward Cardinal Valley Elementary’s Home/School Liaison – the safest of harbors for many boys at school.
Crystal Campbell’s uncle, Dexter Campbell, a beloved teacher in Letcher County, has much to be proud of his protégé.
At the urging of her uncle, now retired, Crystal went into education, and her success as a well-regarded special education teacher at Breckinridge
Long-time educators Lyn and Jon Akers raised an all-pro son – David Akers, a 12-year NFL kicker who now plays for the San Francisco 49ers. If they selected all-pros for school principals, David’s brother would be first in line for the award.
Lafayette High counselor Mark Roberts possesses two seemingly incongruous skill sets – He’s the rare combination of one gifted with exceptional people skills who also loves the techie details needed as the school’s master scheduler.
Surrounded by more than 250 musical instruments from around the world in her, teacher Martha Anderson of classroom The Lexington School smiles when asked a question to which the answer seems obvious.
Looking for the rare combination of tradition and innovation in one package? Seek no further than Lu Settles Young, Superintendent of Jessamine County Schools.
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