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Boone County Schools highlight teacher awards, preschool ratings and school culture programs
Summary
The board recognized teachers and administrators, announced preschool star ratings (including one 5-star school), and highlighted student-centered programs such as Open SciEd and the Orange Frog positive-culture program.
The Boone County Board of Education opened its meeting with a series of recognitions celebrating teachers, administrators and student programs across the district.
Dr. Haswold introduced Allison Mueller, a seventh-grade science teacher at Gray Middle School, as the district’s 'Break the Mold' winner for using the Open SciEd student-centered science curriculum. District video and student testimony described hands-on lessons and investigations rather than lectures. "In her class, there are no lectures, only experiments that require critical thinking to problem solve," a presenter said.
The board also recognized Cody Ryan, assistant principal at Ryle High School, as the Kentucky World Language Association 2025 Outstanding Administrator of the Year; Ryan will be formally recognized at the KWLA conference in Lexington.
The district announced preschool ratings under the Kentucky All Stars system: 10 preschools earned 3-star ratings and Yalie Elementary School received a 5-star rating. District preschool director Dr. Mike Shires and school staff were introduced and congratulated.
Manno Elementary principal Connie Krueger presented the 'Orange Frog' program — based on principles from Shawn Achor's The Happiness Advantage — describing staff retraining and efforts to build positive culture, self-awareness and kindness across grade levels.
Superintendent-level remarks framed early childhood education and teacher recognition as critical to long-term student outcomes. The board said it was proud of the district’s staff and students and took photos to honor award recipients.
Quotes used in this article are drawn from the board meeting presentations and student remarks included in the meeting video and live comments.
