225+ educators.
40+ presenters.
13 school districts represented.
One incredible day of learning, sharing, and collaboration across Eastern Kentucky!
THANK YOU to everyone who presented, participated, partnered, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make Eastern KY TeachMeet such a success.
Special thanks and photo credit to KVEC’s Holler Boys for capturing the energy, excitement, and memorable moments of Eastern KY TeachMeet!
Eastern Kentucky educators truly showed up—and showed out!
40+ presenters.
13 school districts represented.
One incredible day of learning, sharing, and collaboration across Eastern Kentucky!
THANK YOU to everyone who presented, participated, partnered, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make Eastern KY TeachMeet such a success.
Special thanks and photo credit to KVEC’s Holler Boys for capturing the energy, excitement, and memorable moments of Eastern KY TeachMeet!
Eastern Kentucky educators truly showed up—and showed out!









Please take a moment to review this important update to Kentucky’s School Bus Safety Law, effective July 15, 2026. Help us keep our students safe by knowing when to stop.
ARH continues free sports physicals July 20th-22nd & July 31st!
Please see flyer attached for locations/times.
Please have pages 1,2,5, & 6 filled out prior to arrival!
Link to forms:
https://khsaa.org/.../ge04-total...
https://khsaa.org/.../ms01-total...
If you have a child who is going to be playing a sport any any time throught the year now is the time to get a physical completed. They are good for one year from date of completion.
Please see flyer attached for locations/times.
Please have pages 1,2,5, & 6 filled out prior to arrival!
Link to forms:
https://khsaa.org/.../ge04-total...
https://khsaa.org/.../ms01-total...
If you have a child who is going to be playing a sport any any time throught the year now is the time to get a physical completed. They are good for one year from date of completion.

Last Week for Summer Meals!
This is the final week of our Summer Meals Program! If your child has been participating, be sure to stop by and pick up meals before the program ends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer a success by ensuring our students had access to nutritious meals while school was out.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year soon!
This is the final week of our Summer Meals Program! If your child has been participating, be sure to stop by and pick up meals before the program ends.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer a success by ensuring our students had access to nutritious meals while school was out.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year soon!

Presenter Spotlight! Keily Musick will share engaging strategies to inspire and excite your youngest learners. Join more than 250 educators already registered and 40+ presenters sharing ideas that make a difference. There's still time to register and attend Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20!

Presenter Spotlight! Join Mandie Ballman to learn how the KAST Outreach Grant can bring new opportunities to your students and school. See you July 20 at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Presenter Spotlight! Mellanie Hicks will share practical vocabulary strategies that keep words from becoming "wallpaper" and help students make lasting connections. See you July 20 at Eastern KY TeachMeet!

Only 3 More Days Until Eastern KY TeachMeet!
Join KDE's Jeff Subulsky for "Build an AI Coach for Student Projects," where you'll discover practical ways to use AI to support student learning and project-based instruction.
Don't forget to preorder your lunch before the event, and we'll see you on July 20 at Porter Elementary!
Join KDE's Jeff Subulsky for "Build an AI Coach for Student Projects," where you'll discover practical ways to use AI to support student learning and project-based instruction.
Don't forget to preorder your lunch before the event, and we'll see you on July 20 at Porter Elementary!

See you Monday at Eastern KY TeachMeet! Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the Welcome Session at 9:00 a.m. in the Porter Elementary Gym. Be sure to catch Megan Dials' presentation, "Using SNORKL to Bring HQIR to Life: Making Thinking Visible." It's going to be a great day of sharing ideas that make a difference!

Congratulations, Mr. Blackburn!
Johnson County Schools is proud to recognize Central Elementary's Brian Blackburn as he completes an intensive week-long Kagan Trainer Certification course. Pictured with Dr. Spencer Kagan, founder of Kagan Cooperative Learning, Mr. Blackburn has dedicated the week to deepening his expertise in high-impact instructional strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
We are incredibly proud of Mr. Blackburn's commitment to professional growth and to bringing The Gold Standard of teaching and learning back to our students and staff.
Way to go, Mr. Blackburn!
Johnson County Schools is proud to recognize Central Elementary's Brian Blackburn as he completes an intensive week-long Kagan Trainer Certification course. Pictured with Dr. Spencer Kagan, founder of Kagan Cooperative Learning, Mr. Blackburn has dedicated the week to deepening his expertise in high-impact instructional strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
We are incredibly proud of Mr. Blackburn's commitment to professional growth and to bringing The Gold Standard of teaching and learning back to our students and staff.
Way to go, Mr. Blackburn!

Leading the Way to Lighthouse!
Join us at Eastern KY TeachMeet as Paige Caudill, Sharon Davis, and Stacey Kretzer for "Leading the Way to Lighthouse in Middle School."
Discover how intentional leadership practices, student empowerment, and the Leader in Me framework can transform school culture and support the journey to Lighthouse certification.
The welcome session begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Porter Elementary Gym. Following the welcome, attendees will transition to breakout sessions,.
We look forward to seeing you for a day of learning, collaboration, and professional growth!
Join us at Eastern KY TeachMeet as Paige Caudill, Sharon Davis, and Stacey Kretzer for "Leading the Way to Lighthouse in Middle School."
Discover how intentional leadership practices, student empowerment, and the Leader in Me framework can transform school culture and support the journey to Lighthouse certification.
The welcome session begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Porter Elementary Gym. Following the welcome, attendees will transition to breakout sessions,.
We look forward to seeing you for a day of learning, collaboration, and professional growth!

Eastern KY TeachMeet – There's Still Time to Join Us!
Join us July 20 at Porter Elementary for Eastern KY TeachMeet!
The day begins with a Welcome Session at 9:00 a.m. in the Porter Elementary Gym before participants head to their selected sessions.
Presenting? If you haven't registered your session yet, it's not too late! Go ahead and register—we'll be happy to add you to the schedule.
Attending? Registration is still open, so reserve your spot today!
Don't forget to preorder your lunch using the QR code. Door prizes will be awarded during lunch and again at the end of the day, and you must be present to win.
We look forward to a day filled with learning, collaboration, and sharing great ideas with educators from across Eastern Kentucky.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your colleagues!
https://sites.google.com/education.ky.gov/teachmeet-eastern-ky/home

Calendar Math: A Time to Teach All Subject Areas
Join Ms. Faith Fairchild at Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20 as she shares engaging strategies for using Calendar Math to integrate learning across all subject areas.
Don't forget to preorder your lunch! Door prizes will be awarded during lunch and again at the end of the day. You must be present to win.
We can't wait to see you there!
Join Ms. Faith Fairchild at Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20 as she shares engaging strategies for using Calendar Math to integrate learning across all subject areas.
Don't forget to preorder your lunch! Door prizes will be awarded during lunch and again at the end of the day. You must be present to win.
We can't wait to see you there!


Join Mrs. Heather Butcher at Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20 for an informative session exploring the future of assessment and accountability.
Don't forget to preorder your lunch! Door prizes will be awarded during lunch and again at the end of the day. You must be present to win.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't forget to preorder your lunch! Door prizes will be awarded during lunch and again at the end of the day. You must be present to win.
We look forward to seeing you there!


Lights, Camera, Leadership!
Join Digital Learning Instructional Coach Selena Cochran at Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20 as she shares practical strategies for empowering student leadership and creating meaningful opportunities for students to lead, collaborate, and thrive.
Don't miss your chance to win door prizes during lunch and again at the closing session!
To help us prepare, please use the attached QR code to pre-order your lunch before the event.
Register today and join educators from across Eastern Kentucky for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!
Join Digital Learning Instructional Coach Selena Cochran at Eastern KY TeachMeet on July 20 as she shares practical strategies for empowering student leadership and creating meaningful opportunities for students to lead, collaborate, and thrive.
Don't miss your chance to win door prizes during lunch and again at the closing session!
To help us prepare, please use the attached QR code to pre-order your lunch before the event.
Register today and join educators from across Eastern Kentucky for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!


Calling all Johnson County Teachers!
Be sure to check out all of our great Upcoming PD! Remember to register for events in TeachPoint. For questions, contact Heather Butcher at JCBOE. Thanks!!
Be sure to check out all of our great Upcoming PD! Remember to register for events in TeachPoint. For questions, contact Heather Butcher at JCBOE. Thanks!!



Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Moore on being named Principal of Highland Elementary School!
Dr. Moore brings a strong commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and servant leadership. We are excited to welcome her into this role and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make for the students, staff, and families of Highland Elementary School.
Please join the Johnson County School District in congratulating Dr. Moore as she begins this new chapter.
Dr. Moore brings a strong commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and servant leadership. We are excited to welcome her into this role and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make for the students, staff, and families of Highland Elementary School.
Please join the Johnson County School District in congratulating Dr. Moore as she begins this new chapter.

Let's TikTok About Classroom Management!
Join Amanda O'Bryan as she shares engaging, practical classroom management strategies inspired by today's most creative ideas. Leave with tips you can implement right away to build a positive, productive classroom environment.
📅 July 20 | 📍 Porter Elementary
Join Amanda O'Bryan as she shares engaging, practical classroom management strategies inspired by today's most creative ideas. Leave with tips you can implement right away to build a positive, productive classroom environment.
📅 July 20 | 📍 Porter Elementary

Stars. Stripes. Fireworks. Freedom.
Today, the Golden Eagle Family celebrates 250 years of American independence — honoring the courage, resilience, and freedoms that unite us.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and memorable 4th of July filled with family, friends, and lasting memories.
Happy Independence Day!
Today, the Golden Eagle Family celebrates 250 years of American independence — honoring the courage, resilience, and freedoms that unite us.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and memorable 4th of July filled with family, friends, and lasting memories.
Happy Independence Day!

Google Gemini Gems for Everyone!
Join Sarah Blackburn, Digital Learning Coach for Pikeville Independent Schools and KAST Region 8 Representative, as she shares practical ways to use Google Gemini Gems to save time, boost productivity, and enhance teaching and learning.
July 20
Porter Elementary
Join Sarah Blackburn, Digital Learning Coach for Pikeville Independent Schools and KAST Region 8 Representative, as she shares practical ways to use Google Gemini Gems to save time, boost productivity, and enhance teaching and learning.
July 20
Porter Elementary

