Kay-Dee Vales teaches biology at Warren East High School. Vales worked in the School-Age Program at Community Education for four years while studying at WKU to be a teacher.We asked…
Kaitlyn Ball, originally from Lexington, pursued her education at WKU, attaining dual Elementary and Special Education certifications. After graduation, Ball returned to Lexington and is a 1st Grade LBD (Learning…
The four years Bowling Green Junior High School principal Robert Lightning spent working for Community Education helped prepare him for a successful career in education. “Working at Community Education exposed…
Alvaton Elementary’s principal, Pauletha Butts, represents the stories of many educators who worked in Community Education programs early in their careers. Her success underscores the valuable foundation and experience gained…
Meet Korey Vaughn, a 6th-grade teacher at Bristow Elementary who brings a fresh and vibrant perspective to the classroom. Prior to landing at Community Education, Vaughn’s early experience was mostly…
Karen Manley is a fixture at Community Education. Currently the WCPS Family Resource Coordinator at Natcher Elementary, Manley serves on the Community Education Advisory Council and was previously employed by…
A family friend of Erica Dowdy worked with Community Education and encouraged her to apply because they loved their job there. “I worked at Community Education for four years. I…
Not everyone who works in the school-age programs at Community Education gets a degree in a child-related subject or goes on to pursue a career working with students. Emily (Ulber)…
Originally from Mundfordville in Hart County, Adam Hatcher earned a B.A., M.A., and Rank 1 from Western Kentucky University. Hatcher is the principal at Greenwood High School in Warren County…
Ashley Buchanon had this to say when asked for information to be used in this profile. “I am so thankful for this opportunity to reflect on my time at Community…