Western Kentucky University: The Gatton Academy Recognizes Kentucky Educators For Support Of The Class Of 2022

Paducah KY

18 June, 2022

3:09 PM

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Press release from Western Kentucky University: June 16, 2022 BOWLING GREEN – The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 15 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program's May 7 Commencement in Van Meter Hall. The Gatton Academy established the Gatton Academy Educator Recognition Program in 2018 to acknowledge and celebrate the support students receive from teachers, counselors, gifted and talented specialists, and principals along their educational journeys. Educators play key roles in encouraging students to develop their strengths, explore topics of interest, and set lofty goals. Students often learn of the opportunities The Gatton Academy offers through educators who recognize their potential. Gatton Academy graduates were invited to nominate one educator from a Kentucky school to be recognized at graduation. Selected educators received a certificate of recognition, a specific message of gratitude from their nominating student(s), and were invited to stand to be acknowledged as their names were read during The Gatton Academy commencement ceremony. The following educators were recognized by the Class of 2022: Alesa Baker, Bowling Green Independent School District Scott Boyd, Louisville Classical Academy Courtney Calvert, Clarinet Instructor Valeriya Fritz, Hickman County Schools Genny Jenkins, Rowan County Schools John Karanja, Murray Independent School District Laura Leeper, Warren County Public Schools Chad Muncy, Jackson County Schools Lisa Petrie, Todd County Schools Scott Pile, Calloway County Schools Kelley Ransdell, Anchorage Public School Dr. Claire Rinehart, Western Kentucky University Robbie Roberts, Franklin County Public Schools Denise Stice, Edmonson County Schools Mark Wolff, Villa Madonna Academy This press release was produced by Western Kentucky University. The views expressed here are the author's own.