Exceptional Child Educators
2023-2024 ECE department information
- Team conferences: Please contact teacher for times
- Department chair: Laura Gilmer
- Achievement and compliance coach: Andrea Straub
- Administrator: Kris Church
Mrs. Peyton Alcott
Exceptional child educator- Moderate to severe disorders
- Hometown: Versailles, KY
- A Panther since: 2021
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors: University of Kentucky, learning behavior disorders and moderate to severe disorders
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40074
- Email: peyton.alcott@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Laura Gilmer
7th grade exceptional child educator- math and science
- Hometown: Frederick, MD
- A Panther since: 2020
- ECE department chair
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelors: West Virginia University, social studies education
- Masters: West Virginia University, learning and behavior disorders
- Rank I: Hood College, educational leadership
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40118
- Email: laura.gilmer@fayette.kyschools.us
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40094
- Email: emily.helton@fayette.kyschools.us
Mr. Mike Jones
Exceptional child educator- resource
- Hometown: Paris, KY
- A Panther since: 2023
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40133
- Email: mike.jones@fayette.kyschools.us
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40088
- Email: laura.marshall@fayette.kyschools.us
Mr. Kevin Mullins
Exceptional child educator- reading and math
- 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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40050
- Email: kevin.mullins@fayette.kyschools.us
Ms. Amy Quire
Exceptional child educator- PASS
- 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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40037
- Email: amy.quire@fayette.kyschools.us
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40035
- Email: rachel.smith4@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Jaelyn Spera
Exceptional child educator- Deaf and hard of hearing
- Hometown:
- A Panther since: 2023
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors:
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40088
- Email: jaelyn.spera@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Sheena Wethington
8th grade exceptional child educator- math and science
- Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
- A Panther since: 2022
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors: Western Kentucky University, marketing
- Masters: University of the Cumberlands, special education
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40035
- Email: sheena.wethington@fayette.kyschools.us
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40040
- Email: emily.whitnell@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Erica Williams
6th grade exceptional child educator- language arts and social studies
- Hometown: Paintsville, KY
- A Panther since: 2023
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40042
- Email: erica.williams2@fayette.kyschools.us
Mrs. Monyka Wood
Exceptional child educator- math and science
- Hometown: Lexington, KY
- A Panther since: 2022
Degrees and certifications:
- Bachelors: Morehead State University, learning and behavior disorders
- Masters: Georgetown College, teacher leader
Contact information:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40024
- Email: monyka.wood@fayette.kyschools.us
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:
- Phone: (859) 381-4920 ext. 40082
- Email: amanda.wright2@fayette.kyschools.us