Project-Based Learning with the Louisville Water Company
Aubrey Holle is using her partnership with the Louisville Water Company to help her students dive into project-based learning this year.
Bringing Water to the Classroom
Kayleigh Schneider Caskey writes about her first semester as a Louisville Water Company Fellow.
Chris Ryczek’s AmeriCorps and Teach Kentucky Journey
Chris Ryczek, a 2011 cohort member, writes about his experience as an AmeriCorps member prior to joining Teach Kentucky.
Tyler Shearon named new principal of Southern High School
Tyler Shearon, a 2007 program participant of Teach Kentucky, has been named the new principal of Southern High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
2017 teacher recruitment class largest in TKY’s program history
This fall, 38 new teachers hailing from 20 states and 36 universities will launch their education careers in 24 different Louisville region high-needs middle and high schools.
Fern Creek program helps more low-income students to attend selective colleges and universities
Ivy Plus Academy works with 100 high-achieving Fern Creek students grades 9-12 to explore higher education opportunities at selective institutions across the United States.
Barnwell promotes deeper learning opportunities in JCPS
In a recent Courier Journal article, Barnwell promotes furthering Deeper Learning initiatives in JCPS. You can read it here.
Austin Allain Receives a 2017 Hilliard Lyons Excellence Award
Teach Kentucky is thrilled to announce that a 13-year veteran of its program, Austin Allain, received a 2017 Hilliard Lyons Excellence Award.
Katie Punsly Named Kentucky Hope Street Group Fellow
Katie Punsly, a second-year educator teaching Reading Enrichment at Lassiter Middle School, has been named a Kentucky Hope Street Group Fellow. Selected annually via a rigorous application process…
Kennita Ballard’s Local and National Partnerships
Kennita Ballard is winning awards, enrolling in summer workshops, and participating in leadership opportunities
A Teacher’s Reflection on Teach Kentucky’s Retired Teacher Advocates
Eunbee loved the support she received from her first-year Retired Teacher Advocate. Below is her reflection about the support and experience.
Shawnee students’ Ugandan partnership featured in Courier Journal
We have an exciting follow-up to our recent story about the Ugandan partnership and project-based learning initiative launched by TKY educator Sara Torkelson in her sixth grade classroom at Shawnee Middle School. The story was recently featured in the Courier Journal.
Geena Constantin reflects on the PEBC Thinking Strategies Institute
Geena recently spent four days at a PEBC Thinking Strategies Institute, which was hosted by Shelby County Public Schools. She shares her reflections on the experience.
Shawnee students develop real world skills and expanded world view through cross-cultural project
Sixth graders at the The Academy @ Shawnee, a middle school in Louisville, Kentucky, are diligently drafting a business plan to sell jewelry made by students at Johnson Nkosi Primary School in Uganda.
Teacher leader Sarah Yost weighs in on school choice in Washington Post article
Sarah’s recently published article in the Washington Post adds a strong and important teacher voice to the national debate concerning school choice.
TKY Hosts Event to Showcase West End Teachers
On Wednesday, March 1st, Teach Kentucky teachers, Board members, and community partners gathered at the new Heine Brothers warehouse in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood to discuss the successes of individual teachers and schools in Louisville’s West End.
TKY Community Members Climb for Healthy Lungs and Air
On February 4th, 2017, Teach Kentucky (TKY) community members laced up their sneakers for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb.
Paul Barnwell discusses personalized-learning in Atlantic Magazine article
Paul Barnwell’s recent article, published this week in the Atlantic Magazine’s online edition, discusses the rising trend of personalized-learning software in public school classrooms.
Teacher Induction and Support Sets Teach Kentucky Apart
Isabel Maremont Lake left the classroom after five years to work with Teach Kentucky teachers. Here, she explains what makes Teach Kentucky unique in terms of support.
Brittany Garrett begins role as Kentucky State Program Manager at MakerMinded
Brittany Garrett taught for 4.5 years as a Teach Kentucky math educator at Thomas Jefferson Middle School before recently taking a new position as the Kentucky State Program Manager for MakerMinded.
