As we approach the midpoint of the school year, I am filled with pride reflecting on the many memorable moments that have brought our school community together. The first semester at Hopkins Elementary has been filled with spirit, learning, and celebration. Here are just a few highlights:
Open House: […]
Rockcastle County High School has a new class available to students! This Media Production class uses the standards for Media Arts. The students have taken leadership with the Leader in Me model to create wonderful project in this class. They have recorded different performances by the RCHS choir and […]
Students in grades 3–6 at Whitley County North Elementary created Christmas masks using recycled metal to-go containers. Inspired by a colleague-led cadre attended in 2024 and guided by KEDC colleague Patricia Weiner, a teacher in the Madison County School District, Mrs. Rice led students in transforming the tins into […]
Moving to a new school in a new district is always a gamble and comes with much uncertainty. This year I took a job in Fayette County at Leestown Middle School. Teaching in Lexington has been a goal of mine for quite some time on both a personal and professional […]
Seventh and eighth grade students at Allen Elementary have been exploring the exciting intersection of art, design, and technology through a hands-on 3D printing project. As part of their visual arts curriculum, students learned how artists and designers use digital tools to create functional, three-dimensional objects. Using the elements […]
Every year, Paintsville Elementary puts together a Christmas parade. We perform this for our community, parents, and sometimes the high school students will walk down to watch! This year our STEAM class built floats and each class sang a classic Christmas song that went along with the theme of […]
Engagement in education often feels elusive, like trying to solve a complex riddle. Identifying what drives a student’s motivation is comparable to embarking on a treasure hunt, where the reward is immensely valuable. However, the journey to discovery can be difficult. It’s crucial to invest time and effort into […]
Hopkins Elementary School in Somerset, Kentucky, to host a student teacher from Campbellsville University. James Sayers, a senior music education major, is spending the first half of his student teaching experience co-teaching with veteran teacher, Valerie Durham.
Mr. Sayers is doing a fabulous job of jumping in and co-leading lessons. […]
In my Music and Technology classroom, Music Instrument Centers are designed as a one-to-one learning experience where each student works directly with an instrument at their own pace. Students rotate through individual stations that include piano and keyboards, guitars, xylophones, voice, and bucket drums. At each center, students watch […]
Participating in an honor band offers music students far more than a weekend of rehearsals and a concert. Whether at the middle or high school level, honor band experiences cultivate musical growth, personal development, and opportunities that echo long after the final chord.
The Spring Semester is the season for […]
