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Hey all! I'm the one responsible for the Bueller, Bueller moment in the meeting due to a calendar mix-up on my part! I just about crawled under a rock when I figured out what happened! But, I'm so excited to be a part of this work, and I'm happy to "meet" all of you here! :) This is my 18th year in education, and I've taught in Ohio, North Carolina, and Kentucky. I was a classroom teacher for many years in a variety of settings, but always somehow ended up taking on leadership roles - I loved mentoring new teachers, served as a model classroom teacher, supervised studen teachers, taught PD, and served as team leader at the elementary and high school levels. When I arrived in Kentucky, I was already at Rank 1 due to being a NBCT, and participating in the DoSE program at Morehead State and in this academy is helping me continue to grow and learn professionally. Last year I was a special education consultant at NKCES and helped develop several online modules, which was so much fun! This year I'm still at the Co-op, but serving at our alternative school as part of the administrative team there. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

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5 yrs-Co-teaching SPED in HS
1.5 year at KDE
Going on 10 yrs as a HS volleyball coach
Lover of dogs, BIG ones.

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This is my 17th year in education. I did not want to be an educator in the beginning.  I wanted to go to law school and practice Civil Rights Law. I wanted to fight for special education rights for children based on my own experience as a student with special needs.   I attended Lehigh University and my focus began to change.  Dr. Zirkel fostered my love of special education law, and Dr. Spade fostered my love of education policy and lead me into the field of sociology of education.  Fast forward I ended up earning my M.S. Ed from the University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education who had a great program with the Teachers College in education policy.  I earned my teaching degree in education policy, teaching and curriculum.  I began teaching in Brooklyn, NY and became a collaborative teacher and fell in love with my special education students.  From there I entered a special education program in NYC where I had an emergency certification in general special education and was going through the mentorship program to become a special education teacher.  While doing all this, my husband was working on his Ph.D. program and we had 3 daughters.  Once he finished his program, he enrolled in a fellowship program through Harvard, which brought us to Kentucky on a grant through the Gate’s Foundation.  The grant was only going to keep us in Kentucky for 2.5 years. 9 years later we are still in Kentucky and I have enjoyed my work with the Kentucky Department of Education, and I am so excited to be part of this program. I look forward to being able to serve as a powerful role model for others, by setting high expectation of other leaders and other student advocates.  We can do better and our kids deserve better than just the floor of opportunity.

On a personal note my favorite things are cooking, running/walking, music, spending time with my family traveling, and Wine Education

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I'm a program consultant with KDE, OSEEL, Division of IDEA Implementation and Preschool
I provide support to the state-funded preschool program
I have two wonderful daughters, one in high school, one in college
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and support KY LEADS Academy scholars!

https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/conpro/prim-pre/Pages/default.aspx

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Hello! I'm Christa Taylor working as a district resource teacher in JCPS. I love going into our classrooms and working with our wonderful teachers. I enjoy being the support for our teachers, students and parents! I worked in a special school prior. I'm a wife and mama of a sassy three year old girl. Can't wait to grow as a educator. Yay! for being a life long learner.  

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Hello! I'm Christa Taylor working as a district resource teacher in JCPS. I love going into our classrooms and working with our wonderful teachers. I enjoy being the support for our teachers, students and parents! I worked in a special school prior. I'm a wife and mama of a sassy three year old girl. Can't wait to grow as a educator. Yay! for being a life long learner.  

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Welcome to Cohort 1! Please reach out to me for support with technology. I can be reached at 502-682-4264. Thank you! My favorite things in life include education, music, and my family. Also, RUNNING!

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12th year in education. Bachelor's in Psych, worked as a Social Worker for 5 years before becoming an educator. I have my Rank 1 in administration. Moved from a small district to JCPS where I am an Implementation Coach this year. I have 2 boys and a new puppy.

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(High School Math Teacher, Middle School Counselor, Elementary School Principal)
4th year at Murray State University
(Coordinator of Education Administration)
I look forward to working with everyone in this program!

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-14 years in education
-Former special education and middle school ELA teacher
-Middle School Assistant Principal
-3 years as principal at Campbell Elementary School and also serve as director of our state-funded preschool program and our licensed preschool programs
-Have worked at Russell Independent, Ashland Independent and now Raceland-Worthington Independent
-Two kids: 3 & 1

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I work as a consultant for the Greater Louisville Education Cooperative.
I've been in education for 15 years teaching students with moderate/severe disabilities in Jefferson County Public Schools.
I have my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisville.
I live in Southern Indiana near Louisville Kentucky

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This is my 8th year as a high school MSD teacher. I love my career! I have a BS in Special Education (LBD and MSD), a MAE and Rank I in School Counseling all from WKU. I am teaching a grad class in the MSD program at WKU this semester as well. Outside of my career, I am a mama of two rotten little girls (Amelia--age 5 and Lucy--almost 2).

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I am so excited to have this opportunity! I have been in the field of special education for 19 years as a teacher, intellectual assessor, and now as support staff at the central office. I am almost finished with my DOSE at MSU and look forward to learning more!! Here’s a pic of me and my babies from a cold trip to see lights at the Creation Museum.

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Mother of 3, wife for 18 years, teacher for 17 years, life long learner, reader, and traveler.

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Currently 5th Grade teacher in collaborative classroom at North Calloway in Murray . Experience in high school, middle school, elementary level, RTI leader, homeroom teacher in 4th/5th.

5 years as a conservation educator for KDFWR

Mother of twin daughters (6), wife to a Kindergarten sped teacher

Murray State - Rank I (admin)

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she/her/hers. 15+ years in education.  Transitioned to position as Early Childhood Counselor for McFerran & Shacklette Early Childhood Programs in October, previously was an elementary ECE Implementation Coach, but still perform the ECE IC role in my current role.  MAEd in Learning & Behavior Disorders and Professional School Counseling.  Currently completing a GT Endorsement at WKU.  Background as a special education teacher.  Have taught K-12 in alternative, residential, hospital, and comprehensive school settings in JCPS.  Working with students who have experienced trauma is my passion and I am committed to antiracist education and equity.  I'm married to a very talented tattoo artist and have five children, ages 6, 6, 10, 13, and 17.  In my spare time, I enjoy yoga.  I am so excited to be a part of this cohort and collaborate with all of you.

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she/her/hers. 15+ years in education.  Transitioned to position as Early Childhood Counselor for McFerran & Shacklette Early Childhood Programs in October, previously was an elementary ECE Implementation Coach, but still perform the ECE IC role in my current role.  MAEd in Learning & Behavior Disorders and Professional School Counseling.  Currently completing a GT Endorsement at WKU.  Background as a special education teacher.  Have taught K-12 in alternative, residential, hospital, and comprehensive school settings in JCPS.  Working with students who have experienced trauma is my passion and I am committed to antiracist education and equity.  I'm married to a very talented tattoo artist and have five children, ages 6, 6, 10, 13, and 17.  In my spare time, I enjoy yoga.  I am so excited to be a part of this cohort and collaborate with all of you.

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andrea.stacy@jefferson.kyschools.us
(502)724-4488

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ECE Implementation Coach at Goldsmith Elementary in JCPS
Bachelor's in General Education & Special Education from Bellarmine University
Masters in Literacy Specialist from Bellarmine University
ESL Endorsement from UofL
Live in Louisville, KY

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Practicing as a School Psych since 2009.
Worked in Pike Co before moving to Clark and had the opportunity to work with Ms. Amy Howard while there!
I have three children, ages 10, 8, and 3.
I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Coach :)

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24 years in education
Bachelor's in Music Ed.
Masters with certifications in Instructional Technology and Gifted Education.
Live in Frankfort, KY
Worked in: Franklin and Shelby Co. Public Schools - 16 years
Kentucky Department of Education - 8 years.
Once served William Shatner when working as a waitress in Versailles, KY.