Russellville Independent Schoolâs Jennifer Howard was among 24 educators honored recently by being selected as Kentucky Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award winners for 2022.
Howard has worked at RHS for six years and says it is an absolute honor to have been nominated.
âIâm so excited to be able to represent a school and community that has shown me so much love and support over the years,â said Howard. âWhile Iâm not a native of Russellville or Logan County, it has become a place that has shaped me both personally and professionally. I hope that through this recognition I am able to shine a light on the amazing teachers and students we have in our district.â
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