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2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for

Proficient Reading:

32%

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Distinguished Reading:

38%

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Proficient Math:

34%

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Distinguished Math:

29%

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Exceptional Child Educators

2024-25 ECE department information

 

Ms. Kate Anderson

8th Grade Exceptional child educator- language arts and social studies

  • Hometown: Naperville, IL
  • A Panther since: 2024

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: University of Kentucky, learning behavior disorders and moderate to severe disorders

Contact information:

  • Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40050
  • Email: kate.anderson@fayette.kyschools.us
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Mrs. Emily Helton

Exceptional child educator- Occupational therapist

  • Hometown: Lexington, KY
  • A Panther since: 2010

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: University of Kentucky, psychology
  • Masters: University of Kentucky, occupational therapy

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Monica Hoskins

7th grade exceptional child educator- math and science

  • Hometown: 
  • A Panther since: 2024
  • WEB Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors: Southern Connecticut State University, Elementary and special education
  • Masters: Walden University, Teacher Leader

Contact information:

 

Mr. Mike Jones

Exceptional child educator- ACES

  • Hometown: Paris, KY
  • A Panther since: 2023
  • ECE Instructional Lead
  • WEB Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors: University of Kentucky, learning behavior disorders
  • Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, educational leadership and superintendent certification
  • Rank I: University of the Cumberlands, supervisor of instruction

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Laura Marshall

Exceptional child educator- Deaf and hard of hearing

  • Hometown: Hickory, NC
  • A Panther since: 2020

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Deaf and hard of hearing education, elementary education
  • Masters: Deaf and hard of hearing education, elementary education

Contact information:

 

 

Mr. Kevin Mullins

Exceptional child educator- ACES

  • Hometown: Mount Vernon, KY
  • A Panther since: 2023

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, learning behavior disorders and elementary education
  • Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, educational leadership

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Janet Nutt

8th grade exceptional child educator- math and science

  • Hometown: Plain City, OH
  • A Panther since: 2024

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Miami University, Political Science
  • Masters: Asbury University, Learning and Behavior Disorders
  • Phd: University of Kentucky, Special Education Doctoral Candidate

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Rebekah Pearson

Exceptional child educator- Moderate to severe disorders

  • Hometown: Berea, KY
  • A Panther since: 2024

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: University of Kentucky, learning behavior disorders and moderate to severe disorders

Contact information:

 

Ms. Michelle "Mitch" Poe

Exceptional child educator- deaf and hard of hearing

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

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary Education
  • Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, Reading and Writing
  • Rank I: Liberty University: Supervision & Instruction

Contact information:

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Ms. Amy Quire

Exceptional child educator- Pathways

  • Hometown: Richmond, KY
  • A Panther since: 2021

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, learning behavior disorders
  • Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, reading and writing specialist
  • Rank I: Eastern Kentucky University, director of special education

Contact information:

 

Mr. Randy Riley

Exceptional child educator- Teacher of the Visually Impaired

  • Hometown: 
  • A Panther since: 2024

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors:

Contact information:

 

Ms. Rachel Smith

Exceptional child educator- Moderate to severe disorders

  • Hometown: Winchester, KY
  • A Panther since: 2023

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Brigham Young University, severe to profound disabilities

Contact information:

 

Ms. Tara Wells

Exceptional child educator- Deaf and hard of hearing

  • Hometown: Stanton, KY
  • A Panther since: 2021

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, DHH
  • Masters: MSU, Teacher Leadership
  • Ed.S.: MSU, School Administration

Contact information:

 

Ms. Emily Whitnell

7th grade exceptional child educator- language arts and social studies

  • Hometown: Mayfield, KY
  • A Panther since: 2021

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Freed Hardeman University, special education
  • Masters: Freed Hardeman University, counseling

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Erica Williams

6th grade exceptional child educator- language arts and social studies

  • Hometown: Paintsville, KY
  • A Panther since: 2023
  • 6th grade Elevate Lead

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, psychology
  • Masters: University of the Cumberlands, learning behavior disorders
  • Rank 1: University of the Cumberlands, literacy specialist
  • ED.s.: University of the Cumberlands, educational leadership

Contact information:

 

Mrs. Monyka Wood

6th Grade Exceptional child educator- math and science

  • Hometown: Lexington, KY
  • A Panther since: 2022
  • Cross Country Assistant Coach

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Morehead State University, learning and behavior disorders
  • Masters: Georgetown College, teacher leader

Contact information:

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Mrs. Mandy Wright

Speech language pathologist

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

Degrees and Certifications:

  • Bachelors: Eastern Kentucky University, communication disorders
  • Masters: Eastern Kentucky University, communication disorders

Contact information: