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Grimes honors Donnie Wilkerson, Jamestown, KY, 9 others

Jamestown Elementary School teacher among top 10 in the Commonwealth recognized for work to promote civic education. (Wilkerson was Kentucky's History Teacher of the Year for 2011) as Corey Yates, Elizabethtown High School wins top award.
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LEXINGTON, KY (Fri 18 Mar 2016) - Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes recognized 10 Kentucky educators and community leaders for their work to promote civic education across the Commonwealth, including Donnie Wilkerson, a Fifth Grade Social Studies Teacher at Jamestown Elementary School, KY. The ceremony took place at the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 Basketball tournament at Rupp Arena.



Corey Yates, an educator at Elizabethtown High School, received the 2016 Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award. Yates leads his students in civic learning initiatives such as presenting community improvement proposals to the city council, mock trial, and a learning experience on the penal code at a local detention center. He received a $1,000 award to be used for resources and equipment to continue his efforts. The 10 recognized include:
  • Corey Yates (Elizabethtown)
  • Donnie Wilkerson (Jamestown)
  • Peter Trzop (Bardstown)
  • Tabatha Clemons (Williamstown)
  • Josh Valentine (Cynthiana)
  • Susan Huntzinger (Richmond)
  • Nita Clarke (Lexington)
  • Donald "Happy" Mobelini (Hazard)
  • Vanessa Maggard (Olive Hill)
  • Kristi Prater
"I am constantly inspired by the young Kentuckians I meet across the Commonwealth who are enthusiastic about government and being good citizens," said Grimes. "For each engaged student, there is an adult who has invested their energy and talents into the success of Kentucky's youth. This award is the perfect way to recognize these individuals for their dedication to civic literacy." The Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award recognizes teachers, school administrators, legislators and community leaders who have made notable contributions toward promoting or implementing civic learning to prepare students to be active and engaged in their communities.

Corey Yates, an educator at Elizabethtown High School, received the 2016 Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award. Yates leads his students in civic learning initiatives such as presenting community improvement proposals to the city council, mock trial, and a learning experience on the penal code at a local detention center. He received a $1,000 award to be used for resources and equipment to continue his efforts.

The Secretary of State's office's partners with Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, which judges the nominations, and Kentucky Department of Education to present this award annually.

Basic information for this article from Bradford Queen of Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes office and from Donnie Wilkerson Staff Profile, Russell County School District Staff Directory


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Donnie Wilkerson, Jamestown, KY in top 10 civics leaders



2016-03-19 - Rupp Arena, 430 W Vine Street, Lexington, KY - Photo from OfficeSecretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes .
Jamestown Elementary School 5th Grade Social Studies teacher Donnie Wilkerson, far right, back row, was one of 10 honored by Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, far right, front row, in a ceremony at Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY, during the KHSAA state basketball tournament, on Fri 18 Mar 2016. Others in the photo, in no particular order are Corey Yates, who received the top prize, a cash award of $1,000; Peter Trzop, Tabatha Clemons, Josh Valentine, Susan Huntzinger, Nita Clarke, Donald "Happy" Mobelini, Vanessa Maggard, and Kristi Prater.

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