Sixteen educators earn the top teaching credential
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced last month that 16 Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District teachers recently received National Board Certification, the highest professional credential for an educator.
- Heather Borders, Eisenhower Elementary, Generalist--Middle Childhood
- Iulia Brockman, Fairdale High, English
- Kathleen Burnett, Westport Middle, Mathematics
- Elizabeth Canale, Fern Creek High, English
- Carren Cook, Kenwood Elementary, Generalist--Early Childhood
- Teresa Gamble, King Elementary, Library Media
- Melissa George, Stopher Elementary, Literacy: Reading--Language Arts
- Robert King, Wilder Elementary, Exceptional Needs Specialists
- Amanda Klakamp, Brown School, Library Media
- Kathryne McGuire, Roosevelt-Perry Elementary, Generalist--Early Childhood
- Anna Pfister, Eisenhower Elementary, Literacy: Reading--Language Arts
- Rebecca Schlafer, Westport Middle, Library Media
- Angela Sturgeon, Dixie Elementary, Literacy: Reading--Language Arts
- Stan Torzewski, Fern Creek High, Social Studies--History
- Kimberly Weiter, Gilmore Lane Elementary, Generalist--Middle Childhood
- Justin Woods, Waggener High, Social Studies--History
Two teachers recently renewed their certification.
- Pamela Coomer, Fairdale High, Library Media
- Kari Ostby, Louisville Day Treatment, Mathematics
The JCPS District now has 406 teachers who have earned National Board Certification.
"Achieving this certification is a rigorous process through which teachers learn new ideas and methods that benefit not only their own students, but students throughout their schools and the district as they share what they've learned with their colleagues," said Dr. Donna Hargens, JCPS superintendent. "The process requires a level of sacrifice that marks a truly dedicated professional."
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 More schools receive Energy Star certification
Six JCPS schools recently received Energy Star certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Minors Lane Elementary
- Bowen Elementary
- Rangeland Elementary
- Layne Elementary
- Auburndale Elementary
- Coral Ridge Elementary
The Energy Star designates a facility that is highly energy efficient. The district now has 34 schools that have received the designation.
"Energy efficient schools use taxpayer dollars efficiently," said JCPS Superintendent Donna Hargens, "and students learn better when their school has optimum air quality and a comfortable temperature."
JCPS also recently received about $430,000 in commercial rebates from LG&E and KU. The district earned most of the money by installing highly-efficient air-conditioning and lighting equipment at several sites. JCPS has implemented energy-efficient upgrades since 2003 and has participated in the utility's rebate program since it started in 2008.
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Career Center helps young adults develop skills
The Kentucky Youth Career Center is a one-stop shop serving out-of-school, at-risk youth ages 16 to 24 who want to enhance their academic and career skills. Download the center's flier or call 574-4115 for more information.
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Male High celebrates football championship
Louisville Male High won the 2015 Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Class 6A Football State Championship.
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Attend the Rally for Education Funding
The Kentucky PTA and the 15th District PTA are inviting the community to Westport Middle (8100 Westport Road) at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 7, for the Third Annual Rally for Education Funding.
Dubbed the Our Kids Can't Wait Rally, the event is held to encourage legislators to increase funding, and it will include detailed information on the issue as well as action steps. It also will include representation from the following education leaders:
- Dr. Tom Shelton, executive director, Kentucky Association of School Superintendents
- Mary Ann Blankenship, executive director, Kentucky Education Association
- Mary Gwen Wheeler, member, Kentucky Board of Education
- Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent, JCPS
- David A. Jones, chair, Jefferson County Board of Education
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Watch the award-winning
Our Kids TV program
Ballard High student Lindsay Lisanti is the host of the January episode of Our Kids, the 30-minute, monthly television program that focuses on students and school programs throughout the district. Here are a few of the highlights in the January show:- Kentucky Construction Career Days
- A major donation of musical instruments
- The piano lab at Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) High
- ExCEL Award winner Anna Pfister at Eisenhower Elementary
- Academy @ Shawnee Jobs for Grads
- Fern Creek High soccer player Kornell Harrod
- Male High football player Kamron Cuff
- Students from three high schools perform a concert together.
- A storm chaser visits Ballard High.
- A driving simulator shows Fairdale High students the dangers of texting behind the wheel.
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Anonymous social media apps raise concerns
Some apps that students use on their cell phones have raised concerns among parents because they create anonymous social networks that cannot be monitored by non-students -- not even by law enforcement.
For example, according to Stan Mullen, director of JCPS Security and Investigations, the only way parents and school officials can see communications between students on an app called After School is if a student shows the messages to them. After School recently added safety measures to try to keep students from bullying each other, but the app still allows anonymous messages and blocks non-students. Parents should be aware of which apps their children are using, teach them basic cybersafety, and encourage them to report any online threats.
General information on Internet Safety is available on the the JCPS website here.
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