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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

ECE department information

 

Ms. Kate Anderson

Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD) Teacher

  • Hometown: Naperville, IL
  • A Panther since: 2024
  • Head Girls' Basketball Coach
  • Head Girls' Lacrosse Coach

Degrees and certifications:

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

Contact information:

 

Mr. Art Hardin

Pathways 

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

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors: Western Kentucky University, industrial education
  • Masters: Western Kentucky University, industrial education, secondary education
  • Masters: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian education
  • Rank I: University of Louisville, special education, learning and behavior disorders

Contact information:

  • Phone: (859) 422-1145 x40117
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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

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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

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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

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Mrs. Jessica Moore

8th grade exceptional child educator- language arts and social studies

  • Hometown: 
    • A Panther since: 2016
  • My Sisterkeeper Sponsor
  • 7th grade Leadership Sponsor
  • Exceptional Child Educator Instructional Lead

Degrees and certifications:

Contact information:

  • Phone: (859) 422-1145 x400
  • Email: jessica.moore@fayette.kyschools.us

 

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 Degree

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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- ACES

  • 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

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Mr. Randy Riley

Exceptional child educator- Teacher of the Visually Impaired

  • Hometown: 
  • A Panther since: 2024

Degrees and certifications:

  • Bachelors:

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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

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Mrs. Erica Williams

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

  • Hometown: Paintsville, KY
  • A Panther since: 2023
  • Elevate Lead
  • Dance Team Assistant Coach

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

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Mrs. Monyka Wood

6th Grade Exceptional child educator- math and science

  • Hometown: Lexington, KY
  • A Panther since: 2022
  • Cross Country Assistant Coach
  • Nationally Board Certified Teacher

Degrees and certifications:

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

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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

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