6th Grade Bobcats

Ms. Taylor Adams

Language arts

• Hometown: Richmond, KY
• A Panther since: 2018
• Head dance team coach

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, middle grades language arts and math

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40063
• Email: taylor.adams@fayette.kyschools.us

Mr. Willie Bartley

Science

• Hometown: Pikeville, KY
• A Panther since: 2017

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, middle school math and science education
• Masters: University of Kentucky, educational leadership
• Rank I: Eastern Kentucky University, school superintendent, supervisor of instruction, director of pupil personnel

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40046
• Email: willie.bartley@fayette.kyschools.us

Mr. Blake Bishop

Social studies

• Hometown: Lawrenceburg, KY
• A Panther since: 2014
• 6th Grade Bobcat team leader
• KUNA & KYA sponsor
• Yearbook sponsor
• WEB Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, Elementary education K-5
• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, Learning behavior disorders K-12
• Masters: Western Governor's University, Learning and technology
• Masters: Western Kentucky University, Instructional Leadership, School Principal
• Rank I: Middle grades social studies 5-9

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40062
• Email: blake.bishop@fayette.kyschools.us

Mrs. McKenna Best

Language Arts

• Hometown: Avon, OH
• A Panther since: 2016
• Language Arts Instructional Lead
• WEB Coordinator

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, middle grades language arts and science
• Masters: Georgetown College, educational leadership with literacy endorsement

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40066
• Email: mckenna.best@fayette.kyschools.us

Ms. Katie Crum

Language Arts/Social Studies

• Hometown: Lexington KY
• A Panther since: 2022
• Extended School Services (ESS) Coordinator
• WEB Coordinator

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: Transylvania University, middle grades language arts and social studies
• Masters: Georgetown College, reading and writing endorsement

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40018
• Email: katie.crum@fayette.kyschools.us

Mrs. Lana Hale

Science

• Hometown: Dry Ridge, KY
• A Panther since: 2011
• 6th Grade Bobcat team leader

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, middle grades math and science
• Masters: Georgetown College, teacher leadership with technology endorsement

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40047
• Email: lana.hale@fayette.kyschools.us

Ms. Suzanne Hutchinson

Math/Science

• Hometown: Somerset, KY
• A Panther since: 2014

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, middle grades math and science
• Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, educational leadership

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40093
• Email: suzanne.hutchinson@fayette.kyschools.us

Mr. Brandon Castillo

6th/8th Math

• Hometown: Lexington, KY
• A Panther since: 2020
• Head cross country coach
• FCA sponsor

• Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Louisville, business administration
• Masters: University of the Cumberlands, middle grades math and social studies
• Rank 1: Western Kentucky University, instructional leadership

• Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40032
• Email: brandon.castillo@fayette.kyschools.us

Mr. Adam Sullinger

Social Studies

• Hometown: Lexington, KY
• A Panther since: 2024
• WEB Coordinator

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: University of Kentucky, history and geography
• Masters: University of the Cumberlands, education

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40016
• Email: adam.sullinger@fayette.kyschools.us

Ms. Jessica Wicker

Math

• Hometown: Pikeville, KY
• A Panther since: 2022

Degrees and certifications:

• Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, business administration
• Masters: Morehead State University, math education
• Rank 1: Western Kentucky University, supervisor of instruction

Contact information:

• Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40092
• Email: jessica.wicker@fayette.kyschools.us