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Hardin County Schools honor teachers, staff and students; seniors describe career co-op experiences
Summary
The Hardin County Board of Education recognized multiple teachers and staff for district awards and heard two senior students describe hands-on co-op placements with local employers that helped build workplace skills and postsecondary plans.
The Hardin County Board of Education opened its meeting with a slate of recognitions for teachers, staff and students and heard two senior students describe career-oriented co-op experiences with local employers.
During the recognitions segment, the board passed resolutions honoring Kim Day, music teacher at New Highland Elementary School, who was named Kentucky Music Education Association district elementary music teacher of the year and will represent District 4 at the state level. The board also recognized Savannah Holsonback, a ninth-grader at North Hardin High School, for her engagement in the JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program and for embedding career-readiness work in class projects.
Deputy Robert Dover of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office was recognized for mentoring a student at Creekside Elementary. The board also acknowledged Jennifer Wilcox, HCS preschool consultant, for family outreach work; Phil Murrell (custodial staff at Vine Grove Elementary) for outstanding dedication; and Lane (an eighth grader) for donating hair to Wigs for Kids and high KSA scores.
Two senior students described their co-op placements. Clayton Sheer, a senior at North Hardin, said he is co-oping at Lintus LLC, where he is shadowing a machine maintenance technician and performing hands-on tasks such as milling and welding. ‘‘I’ve really learned how important it is to make parts and fix parts so the machines can work as effectively as possible,’’ Clayton said, adding he plans to study mechanical engineering at Murray State or the University of Kentucky.
Carter Lawrence, a senior at John Hardin High School, described his placement at Atlas Developmental Group, where he performs quality inspection of ammunition brass and works with engineers on the supply line. Carter said he is applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Board members and staff praised the district’s career-pathway work, noting that teacher nominations for the student speakers signal progress connecting classroom instruction to local employers.
The meeting continued with department updates and routine business; the board adjourned after approving the consent agenda and setting calendar dates for November meetings.
