Frankfort, KY – Last night, the Franklin County Schools Board of Education and community gathered to honor the exceptional contributions of the 2024-2025 Classified and Certified Team Members of the Year. The event highlighted the dedication and hard work of educators and staff across various schools and centers in the district.
The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding service:
Academy: Michael Gearhart and Patti Blythe
Bondurant Middle: Jake Bakes and Amanda Wiley
Bridgeport Elementary: Sherri Locke and Brooke Bentley
Career and Tech Center: William Walker and Terry Bowman
Collins Lane Elementary: Blake Ferguson and Mandy Meyer
William Cofield: April Duvall, Kari Hyatt, and Candi Staude
Early Learning Village: Tierra Timmons and David Hughes
Elkhorn Elementary: Paula Meyer and Amy Toncray
Elkhorn Middle: Tristian Tyler and Kate Osterloh
Franklin County High School: 🌟TO BE ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY🌟
Hearn Elementary: Peja Robinson and Meredith Mitchell
Peaks Mill Elementary: Kayla Jackson and Deana Wyatt
Western Hills: Kristin Campbell and Erin Ford
Westridge Elementary: Amy Wilhoite and Debra Alcorn
Transportation Team: Charlie Plotner (Driver of the Year) and Janice Johnson (Monitor of the Year)
The event was a testament to the dedication and passion of these individuals, who have made significant impacts on their students and colleagues. The community extends heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients and expresses immense pride in having them as part of the team.
Congratulations to all our honorees! 🎉