Anne Blane Grubbs came to Community Education to lead the then wrap-around kindergarten program at McNeill Elementary. At that time, kindergarten was only a half day. The Community Education program took care of students during the part of the day that students were not in class, allowing parents to work a full day.
After kindergarten became all day, Grubbs moved into the enrichment and volunteer coordinator position.
She developed a network of instructors who taught a wide range of classes. Grubbs was ahead of her time in offering classes online, way before other entities did.
The Martinsville, Va., native also was an incredible fundraiser. One of the most successful programs she started at Community Education, Stand For Children Day, remains a tradition of providing children and their families with community resources. This year marks the 25th annual Stand For Children event. Grubbs was passionate about education at every level.
When she retired, Community Education established a scholarship named in her honor at Western Kentucky University to be awarded each semester to a Community Education staff member.
Grubbs died in 2014 and is missed by the entire community.