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190 honored in excellence in teaching ceremony at CU

Campbellsville University honors 190 teachers throughout 69 Kentucky school districts for excellence in teaching at 31th annual ceremony

By Joan C. McKinney, director, Office of University Communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Kentucky's 2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Kellie Jones of Taylor County's Intermediate School, urged the teachers to whom she spoke at Campbellsville University to "keep your passion for teaching" and "Students today need passionate and energetic influence in their learning and in their lives."

Jones addressed the 190 teachers throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky throughout 69 districts as they received Campbellsville University's Excellence in Teaching Awards during the 31st annual ceremony Saturday, May 20 in Ransdell Chapel.


Jones told the teachers, during her first year of teaching, she was expecting her first child, and she received an apple and an inspirational message daily from one of her students.

She said the notes encouraged her and were treasured by her. "They helped me to stay focused on finding the good in all situations and encouraged me to strive to accomplish goals with perseverance," she said.

Jones, who has taught 25 years and who is a Campbellsville University alumna, told the teachers to find their "great potential to be a positive influence for both your colleagues and your students.

"I want to encourage Kentucky teachers to search ways to continually grow, go after your passions, step out and take risks and encourage your coworkers and students to do the same."

She encouraged the teachers to be "world class" and not just "middle class" or in other words "good enough."

"Our students, our families, our communities and our nation deserve a brighter future and you have the opportunity to impact that.

"You can be influential to make a positive change during the time that you have your students in your care. The encouragement for students to strive to become all that they can be will build a brighter future for us all."

Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the School of Education presented the certificates to the teachers before a luncheon in Winters Dining Hall.

Hedgepath, who has taught in the public-school system, told the teachers, "We celebrate you today. You can't pay enough money for wonderful teachers. We applaud the best of the best of teachers today."

Ennis said, "Teaching is the profession that creates all others," is a motto hanging in Campbellsville University's School of Education building.

"We don't celebrate teachers enough. We are honored today to celebrate hard-working teachers. Thank you for your service to the children of Kentucky."

She said Campbellsville University is the most diverse private college in Kentucky and is in the top five lowest debt colleges in the southern region of the United States.

Dr. John Chowning, executive assistant to the president of Campbellsville University for government, community and constituent relations, introduced Kellie Jones and read the names of the honorees.

Kelli Evans, a Campbellsville University student from Bradfordsville, Ky., sang, and Corey Bonds, assistant director of bands and instructor in music, accompanied her on piano.

Dr. Shane Garrison, vice president for enrollment services, gave the benediction before the luncheon.

At this 31th annual program, CU recognized 190 teachers from 69 school districts. A total of 3,580 teachers have been recognized for their teaching excellence throughout the years.

The Excellence in Teaching Awards program is in partnership with Lexington's CBS-affiliate, WKYT-TV.

The Excellence in Teaching Award recipients include the following with their superintendent listed first:

Adair County School System, Dr. Pam Stevens, superintendent - Laura Murrell, Adair County Primary Center; Carl Sode, Adair County Middle School; and Victoria Leibeck-Owsley, Adair County High School;

Anderson County School System, Sheila Mitchell, superintendent - Jason Alexander, Robert B. Turner Elementary School, 2008 Campbellsville University graduate alumnus; Alexander Hunter, Anderson County Middle School; and Lisa Clarke, Anderson County High School;

Bardstown Independent School System, Brent Holsclaw, superintendent - Kim Case, Bardstown High School, 1996 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumna;

Barren County School System, Bo Matthews, superintendent - Jeanie Rogers, Austin-Tracy Elementary School; Casey Powell, Barren County Middle School; and William Fant, Barren County High School;

Bath County School System, Harvey Tackett, superintendent - Connie Richardson, Crossroads Elementary School; Tonia Hunt-Gibson, Bath County Middle School; and Kristal Robinson, Bath County High School;

Bell County School System, Yvonne Gilliam, superintendent - Amanda Elliott, Page School Center; Misty Barnes, Yellow Creek School Center; and Herbert Garnett, Bell County High School;

Bourbon County School System, Amy Baker, superintendent - Lydia Austin, North Middletown Elementary School; Tiffany Bagley, Bourbon County Middle School; and Amy Hynes, Bourbon County High School;

Bullitt County School System, Keith Davis, superintendent - Brittany Joiner, Nichols Elementary School; Jodi Jones, Eastside Middle School; and Cecilia Zehnder, North Bullitt High School;

Burgin Independent School System, Martha Collier, superintendent - Tiffany Wilson, Burgin Independent School, Elementary; Dentinee Rizzuto, Burgin Independent School, Middle; and Jennifer Barlow, Burgin Independent School, High;

Butler County School System, Scott Howard, superintendent - James Felty Jr., North Butler Elementary School; Holly Elmore, Butler County Middle School; and Joanna Embry, Butler County High School;

Campbellsville Independent School System, Mike Deaton, superintendent - Leanna Cundiff, Campbellsville Elementary School; Robbilyn Speer, Campbellsville Middle School, 2009 Campbellsville University undergraduate and 2013 graduate alumna; and Tyler Hardy, Campbellsville High School, 2012 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumnus;

Carter County School System, Dr. Ronnie Dotson, superintendent - Kathy Glancy, Olive Hill Elementary School; June Alexander, East Carter Middle School; and Wendy Potter, East Carter High School;

Casey County School System, Marion Sowders, superintendent - Shelly Hill, Jones Park Elementary School; Julie Hayes, Casey County Middle School; and Susan Stringer, Casey County High School, 1991 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumna;

Caverna Independent School System, Cornelius Faulkner, superintendent - Talara Dennison, Caverna Elementary School; Heather Vincent, Caverna Middle School; and Stephanie Price, Caverna High School;

Cloverport Independent School System, Keith Haynes, superintendent - Mary Tindle, William H. Natcher Elementary School; Jill Powers, Frederick Fraize Middle School; and Alicia Emmick, Frederick Fraize High School;

Crittenden County School System, Vince Clark superintendent - Tiffany DeBoe, Crittenden County Elementary School; Talley Joyce, Crittenden County Middle School; and Cara Merrick, Crittenden County High School;

Cumberland County School System, Dr. Kirk Biggerstaff, superintendent - Becky Ballard, Cumberland County Elementary School; Rodney Smith, Cumberland County Middle School; and Nathan Britt, Cumberland County High School;

Danville Independent Schools, Dr. Keith Look, superintendent - Angie Holderman, Hogsett Elementary School; Sarah Wall, Bate Middle School; and Logan Scisco, Danville High School;

Daviess County School System, Owens Saylor, superintendent - Lori Ann Clements, West Louisville Elementary School; Olga Payne, Daviess County Middle School; and Emily Harpenau, Apollo High School;

East Bernstadt Independent School System, Vicki Jones, superintendent - Stacy Durham, East Bernstadt Independent School, Elementary; and Karen Nantz, East Bernstadt Independent School, Middle;

Edmonson County School System, Patrick Waddell, superintendent - Melissa Vincent, South Edmonson Elementary School; Cara Compton, Edmonson County 5/6 Center; and Leanne Pierce, Edmonson County High School;

Elizabethtown Independent School System, Jon Ballard, superintendent - Jill Valentine, Panther Academy; and Rhonda Wilson, Elizabethtown High School;

Frankfort Christian Academy, Carrie Beth Tigges, superintendent - Margaret Bevins, The Frankfort Christian Academy, Elementary; Ruth Fitz-Gerald, The Frankfort Christian Academy, Middle; and Amanda Hendriz, The Frankfort Christian Academy, High;

Franklin County Schools, Chrissy Jones, superintendent - Marjorie Allen, Peaks Mill Elementary School; Bobbie Fryman, Bondurant Middle School; and Eric Shields, Western Hills High School;

Gallatin County School System, Travis Huber, superintendent - Samantha Bray, Gallatin County Elementary School; and Melissa Clinkenbeard, Gallatin County High School;

Garrard County School System, Corey Keith, superintendent - Jason Bisher, Camp Dick Robinson School; Jacob Simpson, Garrard Middle School; and Joseph Chamberlain, Garrard County High School;

Glasgow Independent School System, Larry Hammond, superintendent - Lisa Woodward, Highland Elementary School; Tammy Witcher, Glasgow Middle School; and Lisa Bartley, Glasgow High School;

Green County School System, Jim Frank, superintendent - Amy Shofner, Green County Primary School, 1996 Campbellsville University graduate alumna; Sandra Bell, Green County Middle School; and Laura Cash, Green County High School, 2012 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumna;

Greenup County School System, Sherry Horsley, superintendent - Mitzi Lanning, Greysbranch Elementary School; Kenton Horsley, McKell Middle School; and Ashley Smith, Greenup County High School;

Hardin County School System, Teresa Morgan, superintendent - Sabrina Mackey, North Park Elementary School; Nicholas Ritter, James T. Alton Middle School; and Danna Pearsall, Central Hardin High School;

Harlan County School System, T. Michael Howard, superintendent - Priscilla Britton, Cawood Elementary School; Billy Cottrell Jr., Wallins Elementary School; and Robin Sanders, Harlan County High School;

Harrison County School System, Andy Dotson, superintendent - Darla Grob, Northside Elementary School; Laurie Thomas, Harrison County Middle School; and Roger Hurst, Harrison County High School;

Hart County School System, Ricky Line, superintendent - Susan Rowe, Bonnieville Elementary School; Matthew Hawkins, Cub Run Elementary School; and David Williams, Hart County High School;

Jefferson County School System, Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent - Jecorey Arthur, Hite Elementary School; Alexander Whittenburg, Moore Middle School; and Brandon Riddle, Seneca High School;

Jenkins Independent School System, Michael Genton, superintendent -- Brian Bentley, Jenkins Independent School, Middle;

Jessamine County School System, Kathy Fields, superintendent - Donna McDermott, Red Oak Elementary School; Sharon Collins, West Jessamine Middle School; and Joseph Mau, The Providence School;

Kenton County School System, Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey, superintendent - Ellen Crum, Piner Elementary School; Dwayne Humphrey, Turkey Foot Middle School; and Terry Pelfrey Jr., Kenton County Academies of Innovation & Technology;

Kentucky Christian Academy, Lori Eubank, administrator - Jerri Byrd, Kentucky Christian Academy;

Knox County School System, Kelly Sprinkles, superintendent - Kimberly Davis, Central Elementary School; Angela Payne, Knox County Middle School; and Julia Kosowsky, Knox Central High School;

LaRue County School System, Sam Sanders, superintendent - Laura Evans, Hodgenville Elementary School; Pamela Baker, LaRue County Middle School; and Jessica Beaven, LaRue County High School;

Laurel County School System, Dr. Doug Bennett, superintendent - Karen Jewell, Sublimity Elementary School; Regina Bishop, South Laurel Middle School; and Charlie Houchens, North Laurel High School;

Lincoln County School System, Michael Rowe, superintendent - Joy Robertson, Highland Elementary School; Dixie Lay, Lincoln County Middle School; and Agatha Manion, Lincoln County High School;

Marion County School System, Taylora Schlosser, superintendent - Renee Kaminski, West Marion Elementary School; Jennifer Russell, Lebanon Middle School; and Rebecca Costisick, Marion County High School, 2004 Campbellsville University undergraduate and 2012 graduate alumna;

Marshall County School System, Trent Lovett, superintendent - Kelly Edwards, Jonathan Elementary School; Andrew Clinton, North Marshall Middle School; and Amy Cathey, Marshall County High School;

Meade County School System, Dr. John Milby, superintendent - Bronica Ray, Brandenburg Primary School; and Pam Foushee, Meade County High School;

Menifee County School System, Timothy Spencer, state manager - Donna Bowman, Botts Elementary School; Melinda Capp, Menifee Elementary School; and Tracy Bean, Menifee County High School, 2005 Campbellsville graduate alumna;

Mercer County School System, Dennis Davis, superintendent - Lynn Flach, Mercer County Intermediate School, Connie Eades, King Middle School; and Charlie Cox, Mercer County Senior High School;

Metcalfe County School System, Dr. Benny Lile, superintendent - Haley Martin, Metcalfe County Elementary School; Jennifer Shearer, Metcalfe County Middle School; and Anita Estes, Metcalfe County High School;

Monroe County School System, Amy Thompson, superintendent - Wendy Blythe, Tompkinsville Elementary School; Karen Copass, Monroe County Middle School; and Janice Graves, Monroe County High School;

Montgomery County School System, Matthew Thompson, superintendent - Micah Fawns, Mt. Sterling Elementary School; Kirby Haskins, McNabb Middle School; and Abigail Thomas, Montgomery County High School;

Owen County School System, Dr. Robert Stafford, superintendent - Felechia Wainscott, Owen County Elementary School, 2011 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumna; Devin Duvall, Maurice Bowling Middle School; and Kimberly Webster, Owen County High School;

Paris Independent School System, Ken Bicknell, superintendent - Elizabeth Waugh, Paris Elementary School;

Pulaski County School System, Steve Butcher, superintendent - Lindsey White-Wilson, Nancy Elementary School; Sara Cranfill, Northern Middle School; and Becky Dodson, Pulaski County High School;

Robertson County School System, Sanford Holbrook, superintendent - Treva Woods, Robertson County School, Elementary; Aaron Massey, Robertson County School, Middle; and Frank Gifford, Robertson County School, High;

Rockcastle County School System, David Pensol, superintendent - Stephanie Hurst, Roundstone Elementary School; Julie Phillips, Rockcastle County Middle School; and Vanessa Bowling, Rockcastle County High School;

Rowan County School System, Marvin Moore, superintendent - Maria White, Clearfield Elementary School; Nickolaus Diedrichsen, Rowan County Middle School; and Kayla Stafford, Rowan County Senior High School;

Russell County School System, Michael Ford, superintendent -- Leah Ballou, Russell Springs Elementary School; Kandi Campbell, Russell County Middle School; and Devin Palacky, Russell County High School;

Russellville Independent Schools, Leon Smith, superintendent - Katherine Cleary, R.E. Stevenson Elementary School; Calvin Head, Russellville Junior/Senior High School; and Corey Waters, Russellville Junior/Senior High School;

Science Hill Independent School System, Rick Walker, superintendent - Robyn Stephens, Science Hill Independent School, Elementary;

Scott County School System, Dr. Kevin Hub, superintendent - Kellie Moses, Garth Elementary School; Stephanie Carrico, Royal Spring Middle School; and Susan Hall, Scott County Ninth Grade School;

Somerset Christian School, John Hale, principal - Katina Davis, Somerset Christian School, Elementary; Patricia Martin, Somerset Christian School, Middle; and Kerri Adkins, Somerset Christian School, High;

Spencer County School System, Chuck Adams, superintendent - Sabrina Barnett, Spencer County Elementary School; Carl McClain, Spencer County Middle School; and Kelsi Edelen, Spencer County High School;

Taylor County School System, Roger Cook, superintendent; Tonya Rogers, Taylor County Intermediate School, 2015 Campbellsville University graduate alumna; Kendra Blair, Taylor County Middle School; and Stephen Bishop, Taylor County High School, 2004 Campbellsville University undergraduate and 2010 graduate alumnus;

Todd County School System, Wayne Benningfield, superintendent - Pam Conyea, North Todd Elementary School; Jessica Lear, Todd County Middle School; and Lisa Chandler, Todd County Central High School;

Union County School System, Patricia Sheffer, superintendent - Sherry King, Uniontown Elementary School; and Joie Logsdon, Union County High School;

Walton-Verona Independent School System, Dr. Robert Storer, superintendent - Devon Kells, Walton-Verona Elementary School;

Warren County School System, Rob Clayton, superintendent - Molly Grimes, Oakland Elementary School; Grant Calvert, South Warren Middle School; and Martha Tudor, South Warren High School;

Washington County School System, Dr. Robin Cochran, superintendent - Anne Taylor, Washington County Elementary School; Kristen Bartley, Washington County Middle School, 2003 Campbellsville University undergraduate alumna; and Dawn Curtsinger, Washington County High School; and

Wayne County School System, Wayne Roberts, superintendent - Amanda Beck, Walker Early Learning Center; Malissa Atkinson, Wayne County Middle School; and Treba McFall, Wayne County High School.

Campbellsville University is a widely-acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 5,000 students offering over 80 programs of study including 19 master's degrees, six postgraduate areas and seven pre-professional programs. The university has off-campus centers in Louisville, Harrodsburg, Somerset and Hodgenville with instructional sites in Elizabethtown, Owensboro and Summersville and a full complement of online programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.

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Adair County teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-25 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Adair County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony. Pictured from left are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Patty Jones, principal, Adair County Primary Center; Laura Murrell, Adair County Primary Center; Carl Sode, Adair County Middle School; Victoria Leibeck-Owsley, Adair County High School; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Laura Murrell graduated from Adair County High School in 1981, obtained her associate of science degree from Lindsey Wilson College in 1983 and her bachelor of science degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1985. Finally, she obtained her Master’s in Education and Rank 1 from Western Kentucky University. She is married to Greg Murrell and they have three children: Olivia Sanders, Emily Cross and Anna Murell. Carl Sode is a seventh-grade civics teacher at Adair County Middle School where he has been teaching since 2011. He graduated from Elkhorn City High School and obtained his bachelor of arts degree from Alice Lloyd College. He graduated with a master of arts degree from Morehead State University in 1991. Sode is married to Rebekah Sode, and they have one child, Luke. Leibeck-Owsley is a tenth-grade English language arts II teacher at Adair County High School; she has been working in this school since 2014 and graduated from Adair County High School in 2008. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree from Berea College in 2012. She is working toward her Master of Arts Degree in Education at Western Kentucky University and is married to Sean Owsley.
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Russell County teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-25 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Russell County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Leah Ballou, Kandi Campbell and Devin Palacky. Pictured from left are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, Kandi Campbell, Leah Ballou, Michael A. Ford, superintendent; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Ballou is a kindergarten teacher at Russell Springs Elementary School, where she has been teaching since 2006. She graduated in 2002 from Adair County High School, received her BA in Elementary Education from Lindsey Wilson College. In 2009, she obtained her MA in Educational Leadership from Eastern Kentucky University. Her parents are Doris and George Critz from Columbia, Ky. She is married to Kyle Ballou and they have three children, Dori Ann, Holly Kate and Kylea. Kandi Campbell has worked at Russell County Middle School since 2000 and has been a library media specialist since 2012. She graduated in 1994 from Russell County High School. In 1998, Campbell received her BA in Middle Grades Education from Lindsey Wilson College. She graduated from Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her MA in Elementary Guidance in 2002, her MA in Secondary Guidance in 2004 and her Master in Library Media Education in 2008. She is married to Scott Campbell, and they have one child, Gavin Campbell. Palacky has taught Spanish for 10th-12th grades since 2002 at Russell County High School, the school from which she graduated in 1998. She attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her BA and MA degrees in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Palacky’s parents are Dianna and Gary Marcum from Jamestown, Ky and she has one child, Alexis Edwards.
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Metcalfe County teachers honored at CU Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-26 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Metcalfe County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Haley Martin, Jennifer Shearer and Anita Estes. From left are: Dr. Benny Lile, superintendent; Haley Martin, Metcalfe County Elementary School; Jennifer Shearer, Metcalfe County Middle School; and Anita Estes, Metcalfe County High School. Martin is a second-grade teacher at Metcalfe County Elementary School, where she has been working since 2013. She graduated in 2006 from Metcalfe County High School. In 2010, she obtained a BA in Education from Western Kentucky University. In 2015, she received a MA in Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Her parents are Tamara and Gary Blaydes. She is married to Blake Martin and has one child, Asher Martin. Shearer is a sixth-eighth grade college and career lab teacher at Metcalfe County Middle School, where she has been working since 1998. Shearer graduated in 1989 from Cumberland County High School. She attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her BA in 1994, her master of arts degree in 2001 and her Sixth-Year Program Depress in 2006. She is married to James Shearer Jr. They have two children, Alexander and Zachary Shearer. She is the daughter of Eva Breedlove of Burkesville and Ronnie Breedlove of Muncie, Ind. Estes teaches exceptional education at Metcalfe County High School, where she has worked since 1985, and, also, where she graduated in 1980. Estes attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained an art degree in 1985, and degrees, exceptional education in 2013 and director of exceptional education in 2014.
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KCA's Jerri Byrd honored at CU Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-26 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Kentucky Christian Academy’s Jerri Byrd, preschool teacher, was honored at CU’s Excellence in Teaching ceremony. From left are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Jerri Byrd, Kentucky Christian Academy; Lori Eubank, administrator; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Byrd is a preschool teacher at Kentucky Christian Academy, where she has worked since 2014. She graduated in 2001 from Taylor County High School. In 2003, Byrd obtained her Associate in Early Childhood Education from Lindsey Wilson College. She is married to Donnie R. Byrd, and they have two children, Abigail and Molly.
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Cumberland County teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-27 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Cumberland County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Becky Ballard, Cumberland County Elementary School; Rodney Smith, Cumberland County Middle School; and Nathan Britt, Cumberland County High School. From left in the photo are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Rodney Smith; Michelle Bell, principal, Cumberland County Middle School; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Ballard has taught 4th and 5th grade at Cumberland County Elementary School since 1993. She graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1988. Ballard attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1992 and 1996, respectively, and also, where she received her Rank I. She is married to Michael Ballard, and they have two children, Hannah and Micah. Her parents are Betty and the late Edward Lee Bryant, Burkesville. Smith teaches sixth and seventh grade language arts and geography at Cumberland County Middle School, where he has worked since 2014. He graduated in 1992 from Clinton County High School. In 2013, Smith obtained his BA from Western Kentucky University. His parents are Eloise Smith from Albany, Ky., and the late Jim Smith. He is married to Rebecca Smith, and they have three children: Elizabeth and Emily Smith and the late Walker Smith. Britt teaches ninth and 11th grade social studies at Cumberland County High School, where he has taught since 2008. He graduated in 2002 from Clinton County High School. In 2008, Britt received a BA from Western Kentucky University. In 2017, he obtained his MA from the University of the Cumberlands. Britt is married to Jessica Britt; they have one child, Thorin Britt. His parents are Louise and Jim Britt from Albany, Ky.
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Casey County teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-27 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Casey County School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Shelly Hill, Jones Park Elementary School; Julie Hayes, Casey County Middle School; and Susan Stringer, Casey County High School. From left in the photo are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Susan Stringer; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Hill is a 4th grade teacher at Jones Park Elementary School, where she has been teaching since 2004. She graduated in 1987 from Casey County High School. In 2002, she obtained her Master in Education (K-6, LBD K-12). She is married to Jeff Hill and has three children: Allison Sellers, Chase and Emily. Hayes teaches 7th grade Language Arts at Casey County Middle School. She graduated from Fulton County High School in 1989. Then, she obtained a BA in 1993 from Murray State University. In 2004, she achieved another bachelor’s degree, but this time from Eastern Kentucky University, same school where she obtained her first master’s in 2007. Her second master’s degree she achieved in 2011 when she graduated from University of The Cumberlands. She is married to Breece Hayes and they have three children: Breece, Benton and Brenna. Stringer teaches AP Calculus, College Algebra, College Trigonometry, and Algebra 2 at Casey County High School, where she has been teaching since 1991. She graduated from Russell County High School in 1987, and obtained her Bachelor in Math in 1991 from Campbellsville University. In 1994, she obtained a Master in Math Education from Western Kentucky University. In 2001, she achieved a Rank 1 in Math Education; and in 201 she obtained her Principal Certification. Her parents are Rena and Ivan Bennett from Russell Springs, KY. She is married to Barry Stringer, and they have four children: Travis, Shelby, Trace and Tanner.
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CIS teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-30 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Campbellsville Independent Schools School awards were presented at CU's Excellence in Teaching ceremony to Leanna Cundiff, Campbellsville Elementary School; Robbilyn Speer, Campbellsville Middle School; and Tyler Hardy, Campbellsville High School. From left in the photo are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Leanna Cundiff, Campbellsville Elementary School; Robbilyn Speer, Campbellsville Middle School; Tyler Hardy, Campbellsville High School; Elisha Rhodes, principal, Campbellsville Elementary School; Ricky Hunt, principal, Campbellsville Middle School; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Cundiff is a kindergarten teacher at Campbellsville Elementary School, where she has worked since 2013. She graduated in 1999 from Taylor County High School. In 2005, she obtained her Bachelor of Elementary Education from Lindsey Wilson College. In 2010, she received a Master in Library Media Education from Western Kentucky University. She is married to Shawn Cundiff and has one child, Evan. Her parents are Glenda and Lynn Colvin from Campbellsville, Ky. Speer teaches eighth grade social studies at Campbellsville Middle School, where she has been working since 2011. She graduated from Campbellsville High School in 2004. Then, she attended Campbellsville University, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 2009 and 2013, respectively. Her parents are Jan and Robby Speer from Campbellsville, Ky. Hardy is a ninth grade teacher at Campbellsville High School, where he has taught since 2013, and also where he graduated in 2006. He obtained his bachelor of science degree from Campbellsville University in 2012. He is married to McKenzy Hardy. His parents are Lorri and Jim Hardy from Campbellsville, Ky.
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Taylor County teachers honored at CU for Excellence in Teaching



2017-05-30 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Drew Tucker.
Taylor County School awards went to Tonya Rogers, Taylor County Intermediate School; Kendra Blair, Taylor County Middle School; and Stephen Bishop, Taylor County High School. From left in the photo are: Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs; Kendra Blair, Taylor County Middle School; Stephen Bishop, Taylor County High School; Laura Benningfield, principal, Taylor County High School; Dianne Harris, instructional supervisor; and Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the Campbellsville University School of Education. Rogers teaches fourth grade reading at Taylor County Intermediate School, where she has taught since 2007. She graduated in 1994 from Taylor County High School. In 1998, she obtained her BA in K-5 education from Eastern Kentucky University. In 2015, Rogers received a MA from Campbellsville University. She is attending Eastern Kentucky University pursuing a Rank 1. She is married to Dr. Thomas Rogers and has two children, Elizabeth and Eric. Blair has been teaching eighth grade Math at Taylor County Middle School since 2014. She graduated from Caverna High School in 2000 and attended Western Kentucky University, where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 2004 and 2011, respectively. She is married to Timothy Blair and has one child, Kennedy Blair. Bishop teaches band at Taylor County High School where he has been working since 2004. Bishop graduated from Green County High School in 2000 and attended Campbellsville University where he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 2004 and 2010, respectively. His parents are Paula Bishop and Charles Bishop, both of Greensburg, Ky. He is married to Christina Bishop and they have three children, Madison, Logan and Noah.
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