Teach Kentucky Announces Mia Cooper as Next Executive Director
After a comprehensive search process, the Teach Kentucky Board of Directors is proud to announce the selection of Mia Cooper as the organization’s next Executive Director. Mia joins Teach Kentucky with more than 20 years of leadership experience in education, nonprofit management, community engagement, and organizational development. Most recently, she
Expanding Access to Teaching: Teach Kentucky @ Georgetown College
For more than two decades, Teach Kentucky has worked to strengthen Kentucky’s teacher pipeline by recruiting, supporting, and developing passionate educators who are committed to making a lasting impact in the classroom. Today, we are excited to share a major milestone in that work. Teach Kentucky is proud to
A Message to the Teach Kentucky Community
Dear friends, As a part of the close-knit community of Teach Kentucky, I want to share an important personal decision with you. After 25 amazing years, I am officially stepping down as CEO of TKY this upcoming fall. I am informing you in advance of the release of this
Teach Kentucky Teachers Abroad: How Summer Travel is Enriching Classrooms at Home
As Louisville students get ready to return to school this Thursday, our teachers are already back today, prepping classrooms, organizing supplies, and planning lessons. But before the first bell rings, we want to take a moment to catch up with a few Teach Kentucky educators who had some unforgettable adventures
Building Teachers from the Ground Up: The Heart Behind Teach Kentucky’s Summer Institute
Each summer, as school years end and classrooms quiet, something remarkable begins at Teach Kentucky: our Summer Institute, a six-week training program that has become the heartbeat of our mission. While our new teachers are experts in their fields — graduates from top universities with passion and knowledge — many
Clues, Creativity, and Community: Teach Kentucky’s Annual NuLu Scavenger Hunt
After a few weather delays, we finally had clear skies this past Sunday evening for one of our favorite Teach Kentucky traditions, our annual NuLu Scavenger Hunt! Each year, we host this lighthearted competition to help our newest cohort of teachers get to know each other, explore their new city,
Cheers to the 2023 Cohort: A Celebration of Growth, Grit, and Heart
Last week, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a very special milestone: the graduation of Teach Kentucky’s 2023 cohort! It feels like just yesterday these bright, hopeful individuals packed their bags and moved to Louisville from all over—California, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and, of course, right here in Kentucky—to start
Building Momentum: A Powerful Recruiting Weekend with Teach Kentucky
March is here, and with it comes the excitement of being over halfway through our recruiting season at Teach Kentucky! We’re still buzzing from an incredible recruiting weekend, held February 22nd-24th, where we had the joy of welcoming 14 amazing teacher candidates to Louisville. They traveled from all over—Louisiana, Indiana,
Teach Kentucky Named Non-Profit of the Year!
On February 20th, Teach Kentucky was honored to receive the Non-Profit of the Year award at the Chamber of St. Matthews Annual Meeting! This recognition is a testament to the impact of our mission, the dedication of our small but mighty team, and—most importantly—the passion and perseverance of our
Rowan Claypool Honored as One of Louisville’s Most Admired CEOs
Teach Kentucky is thrilled to celebrate its founder and president, Rowan Claypool, who has been recognized as one of Louisville’s Most Admired CEOs by Louisville Business First. This recognition shines a spotlight on Rowan’s transformative leadership and his unwavering commitment to improving education in Louisville. Rowan founded Teach Kentucky in
Less Than a Month Until Teach Kentucky’s First Recruitment Weekend of the Season!
We’re excited to announce that we’re just a few short weeks away from the first Recruitment Weekend of the season on December 7-9, and this year’s recruitment campaign is already off to an incredible start! We’ve received hundreds of applications from bright, passionate aspiring teachers who are eager to visit
Celebrating Isabel Lake’s Journey: From Teacher to Assistant Principal
At Teach Kentucky, we take immense pride in the growth and success of our educators. Today, we’re thrilled to share another inspiring milestone in the career of one of our own—Isabel Lake. Over a Decade of Dedication Isabel Lake has been an integral part of the Teach Kentucky family since
Meet Hannah Lipman: A Success Story with Teach Kentucky
Discovering a Passion for Education Hannah Lipman’s journey to becoming a dedicated educator is nothing short of inspiring. Initially considering a career in healthcare, Hannah’s passion for education, especially in English, blossomed during her undergraduate years, leading her to switch her major to English and Gender & Women’s Studies. Her
Celebrating the Teach Kentucky 2022 Cohort Graduation
On Sunday, May 19th, Teach Kentucky staff and board members hosted a heartwarming celebration to honor the graduation of the 2022 Cohort. These dedicated individuals commenced their teaching careers with Teach Kentucky in the summer of 2022, embarking on a transformative journey as they entered into a Master of Arts
March Recruitment Weekend Recap
The March Recruitment weekend for Teach Kentucky came to a close with a successful and inspiring event. This event welcomed 10 candidates from local and national backgrounds, representing various colleges such as Sarah Lawrence, Bellarmine University, Colorado College, Valparaiso College, Ohio State University, Louisiana Tech, University of Louisville, and University
January Recruitment Weekend Roundup
Teach Kentucky recently concluded its January recruiting weekend, hosting a diverse group of 13 candidates with aspirations to become educators in various fields. The event was a great success, bringing together candidates from both local universities and those from out of state. Candidate Overview Weekend Highlights The weekend commenced with
Introducing Teach Kentucky’s Mid-Year Start Teachers: A New Wave of Educators
When we think about Back to School time, August and September usually come to mind. However, Teach Kentucky is proud to announce a remarkable group of new teachers who will be embarking on their education careers in the middle of the academic year. We extend a warm welcome to Branden
Teach Kentucky’s First Recruiting Weekend for 2024: A Gateway to a Rewarding Teaching Career in Louisville
Teach Kentucky (TKY) recently concluded its first recruiting weekend for 2024, held from December 2-4, 2023. This event served as a platform for TKY to welcome a small yet exceptional group of eight candidates. These candidates, hailing from Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan, had the opportunity to interact with
Teach Kentucky Offered A Perfect Chance for a Career
Teaching is becoming a profession more and more individuals seek as a second (or third) act in their lives, and this has many benefits for students. Teachers who are beyond their early twenties have more life and professional experiences under their belts; they’ve worked in one or more fields of
How This California Business Student Became a Teacher in Kentucky
Louis Redd, an eighth-grade math teacher at Stuart Academy, is committed to being a source of positive change among his students at the school, so committed that he traveled over 2,000 miles to do so. His undergraduate degree is business administration, and he had originally thought he wanted to be
