Two local teachers are on the short list to become Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
Steffanie Skiles from McKell Middle School in Greenup County and Miranda Newland from Campbell Elementary School in Raceland-Worthington both received the Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award. They are two of 24 from across the state to receive the recognition.
Eight apiece from the elementary, middle and high school levels were recognized with the award. The 24 are semifinalists for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
âIâm just beside myself regarding it,â said Steffanie Skiles, McKell Middle School music teacher. âItâs an honor to represent McKell Middle School, Greenup County Schools. As a music teacher, itâs not very often you hear at the state level about music folks in this capacity, so Iâm just beside myself.â