Matthew Simpson, JCS Transportation Director, presents to administrators across the state at the KASA Education, Law and Finance Institute in Lexington
The Providence School’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Sean Goggin is described as an educator with a calm presence who inspires students to take ownership of their learning. Sean builds a culture of connectedness in his classroom and whether his students are learning English or guitar, relationships come first. Mr. Goggin gets to know his students as individuals and learns about what motivates and inspires them to take their achievement to the next level. His music class has become a coveted highlight for TPS students, engaging them in a creative outlet that connects them to school in a meaningful way. Mr. Goggin is changing lives, one student at a time and we’re grateful and proud that he is a member of our district family. Congratulations, Sean! #WeAreJessamine
Ms. Flaugher and Ms. Gardiner lead small group instruction for 6th graders at EJMS. During this parallel component of the lesson the teachers used the white board to divide the room and provide modeling space for both groups.
An innovative leader who is in his element in both a courtroom and a classroom, the Jessamine Career and Technology Center's 2024 Teacher of the Year is Mr. Will Hall. Will built the JCTC pre-law program from scratch (and, yes, he's a lawyer too) and students say that he continually motivates and challenges them to do their best as he supports them to reach their goals. We're excited that Will is using his passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence to help shape the legal minds of tomorrow. Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students, Will, congratulations! #WeAreJessamine
Congratulations to Amber Ethington for being named the 2024 Jessamine Early Learning Village Teacher of the Year! It's a well-deserved honor for a teacher who goes above and beyond every day to care for and inspire our youngest learners. From teaching foundational skills to fostering kindness, Amber truly embodies what it means to be an exceptional educator. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and endless patience, Amber. We are so lucky to have you in our district family! #WeAreJessamine
Jamie Huzl and Loretta Valenta lead small group phonics instruction for first grade students at BES. This team excels in responding to real-time formative assessment with individual instructional scaffolds.
Ms. Henrick leverages thinking maps within her high quality instructional resource (HQIR) Open Sci Ed. This double bubble map helps create instructional routines and predictability that empower academic risk taking.
Sometimes it can take a lot to impress middle schoolers and when they say that WJMS's 2024 Teacher of the Year Kathy Henderson is "helpful, nice, funny, and the best teacher ever," it's a pretty big compliment! This 7th grade social studies teacher makes learning fun, motivating her students with creative lessons and engaging activities. Mrs. Henderson brings her best each day in order to bring out the best in her students. They think that she's pretty special and we do too! Congratulations, Kathy! #WeAreJessamine
We are excited to announce Tim Wix, Special Education Teacher at The Providence School (TPS), as the recipient of the High School Outstanding Special Educator of the Year award. Tim is a dedicated leader and Math instructor at TPS, who motivates students to recognize their potential and provides them with the necessary support to achieve success. Tim has collaborated with other special educators to create and implement co-teaching structures, enabling students to thrive in their learning. Please join us in congratulating this deserving special educator.
We couldn't resist the urge to stop and stare at Ms. Story's door in the Trailblazer hallway at West Middle. It's a showstopper!
West High students in Mr. Mosher's ASL class visited JELV this week, where they taught the students to sign the book "Brown Bear" by Bill Martin and Eric Carle. After they taught the signs, students led a game of BINGO to reinforce the vocabulary. It was an excellent example of multi-building staff collaboration that directly benefited students from both schools!
Elementary Teacher Leaders present how they've impacted student learning through Professional Learning Communities. We are so proud of our school leadership teams. #JCSTLN #collectiveteacherefficacy
Combine patience, creativity, and love with individualized high quality instruction and you get Warner Elementary’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Sandy Montgomery. Sandy not only meets the needs of her students, but also her colleagues, as a strong collaborator and teacher leader in her school. Join us in celebrating this rock star educator, congratulations, Sandy! #WeAreJessamine
Caring, flexible, compassionate, and encouraging are just a few of the qualities that characterize Matt Botner, a Special Educator at Wilmore Elementary School. Matt has demonstrated a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and has effectively supported students with diverse learning needs. In addition to implementing preferred co-teaching models, Matt is dedicated to developing meaningful relationships with his students. Jessamine County Schools is thrilled to recognize Matt Botner as the recipient of the Outstanding Special Educator of the Year. Matt will also represent JCS as the CKEC Outstanding Educator. Thank you for all you do, Matt!
Check out TPS's Lesley Gilpin in Kentucky Teacher! We're so proud of her accomplishment of being the first person in Kentucky to earn National School Social Worker Certification. Congratulations, Lesley, you make an immeasurable positive impact on our students!
https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2024/03/jessamine-county-counselor-attains-national-certified-school-social-worker-certification/?fbclid=IwAR1-kD6cBPCmkFu6U263smrVu-qQFOzAw01cAcCTX_KQdh-sEKgABrvQHQE
Ms. Figg and Ms. Mulcahy lead shared reading instruction @ RDES. We love how they sequence student responses to correct misconceptions and push students to explain their thinking
Congratulations to the 2024 East Jessamine Middle School Teacher of the Year Morgan Cobb! Mrs. Cobb is described as a caring and patient educator who brings the energy with fun and creative learning activities. We love that her students say that she's always there for them with encouraging words and that her classroom is a safe place where they can just be themselves. We're so proud of Morgan and glad that she calls our district home! #WeAreJessamine
Shenanigans at NES for Wacky Wednesday - crazy clothes and a visit from Snarg and Dr. Kathy Fields!
WES Celebrates the graduate profile attributes of individual students in the intermediate hallway.
Positive, creative, and a person who goes above and beyond in every aspect is how Wilmore Elementary School's 2024 Teacher of the Year Julie Pearman is described. Students are encouraged to think creatively and work collaboratively in Mrs. Pearman's classroom, where learning is fun. We're so proud of this teacher who not only encourages and inspires her students, but also her peers. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Julie! #WeAreJessamine
