Susie Childers, Lynn Camp Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? The one thing that inspired me to enter into the education field was while working as an adult education teacher with the Even Start Program at Corbin Independent School District. Every adult in the program struggled with math. That inspired me to return to school and…
Melissa Gross, Estill Springs Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? Mrs. Griffin my kindergarten teacher. She always made learning fun and I spend many days playing school and dreamed of being a teacher just like her! Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) My husband (Chris) and I have been married for 20 years. We…
Elizabeth Neeley, Williamsburg Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? I have always loved history, but I have had several wonderful teachers who inspired me to want to teach. Most of all, my mom is a teacher and I have seen first hand how much she loved her students and how passionate she was about her…
Madison Hatfield, Pulaski Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? My dad’s entire family was in the education field, and so was my mother, so it gave me the drive to want to pursue that field as well. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) I have an older sister who is an NCIS agent…
Brittni Wilson, Lynn Camp Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? When I was in high school, one of my classes was peer tutoring at a preschool. Ever since then, I always knew I wanted to work with children. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) I am married to Curt with an 11 year old…
Sharon Loveless, Pulaski Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? I had several teachers that had a huge impact on my life growing up. They showed me that they cared not only about my education, but also about me outside of the classroom. That inspired me to want to be a teacher so that I can…
Josh Giles, Corbin High School
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? When I was a young boy, I loved going over to my grandparents house. The would always ask what I had been learning about in school. As they saw my enthusiasm for learning, my Papaw built me a chalkboard. I would then “teach” them what I…
Kim Yates, Pineville High School
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? Unlike many people, my desire to become an educator didn’t surface until after I was in college. Though I had some incredible teachers as a young student–my sixth grade teacher Pat Large being the most memorable– I always planned to follow in my dad’s footsteps and…
Sheila Bargo, Lynn Camp Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? I was inspired to enter the education field by my parents, Frank Clifford and Elizabeth Smith. After my husband and I were married he encouraged me to further my education career. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) I am married to the love of…
Kara Williams, Estill Springs Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? A very good friend of mine was a Special Education teacher and while teaching summer school during college break I had the opportunity to work with students with special needs and it changed my career path. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) I have…
Erica Keith, Lynn Camp Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? My 1st grade teacher inspired me to enter the education field. She was always so kind and welcoming to all of her students. I learned so much from her because she was patient and did whatever it took to help her students succeed. She is a…
Dale Hoskins, Yellow Creek School Center
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?Passion to help children. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc)Wife of 28 years Leigh Ann23 year old daughter Sarah20 year old son Brant What is your Teacher Leader Mission? YOUR WHY in the classroom? How do you #LeadTheCHARGE daily?To have a positive, inspiring impact on…
Mary Jane Callihan, Jesse D. Lay Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? Some of my favorite teachers growing up had an huge impact on my decision to teach! My First Grade teacher, Mrs. Smith was one of my favorites! She was soft spoken, always encouraging and I truly felt loved in her classroom. I wanted to emulate that…
Cathy Davis, Jesse D. Lay Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? My sister Mary because she struggled and got things mixed up. Because she struggled and I helped her, it made me study special education. After that, the students I had inspired me to develop and be my best for them. Tell us about your family? (children,…
Danielle Howard, West Irvine Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I knew I wanted to go into early education for a long time, but my life kind of got in the way and I had to work long and hard to make it happen! Tell us about…
Damien Hammons, Lynn Camp Middle School
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?I had a fantastic middle school social studies teacher that inspired me…to become a middle social studies teacher! She is also responsible for introducing me to CHARGE! Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc)I am happily raising a cat named Wally. What is your Teacher Leader…
Brittany Gilbert, West Irvine Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? I had phenomenal teachers throughout my education career who inspired me and had an immeasurable impact on my life. I truly have a love for learning and enjoy instilling that same love into my students. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc) My husband of…
Miranda Giles, Corbin Independent Schools
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?I had some fantastic teachers when I was in school. However, one teacher particularly had my back in school and supported me to be the best I could be as a student. She was my College Algebra teacher (and vice principal), and I had been struggling with…
Breanna Adams, Brodhead Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?My 2nd Grade Teacher–Mrs. Webb Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc)I have been married to my husband Jon for 20 years. He is a loan officer at a local bank in our hometown. We have a dog, her name is Bailey. What is your Teacher…
Bailee Gregory, Williamsburg Independent
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field? I was blessed to have fantastic teachers and coaches that encouraged, motivated and inspired me to pursue a field in education. Coach Sizemore, Coach Sutton and Coach Parsons always put my education first. They built a relationship with me outside of school at basketball. However, they…
Amy Gambrel, Lynn Camp Elementary
Who/what inspired you to enter into the education field?I was inspired by all the educators that are in my family. Tell us about your family? (children, pets, etc.)I have two boys that keep me on my toes. They are both active in sports and always looking for an adventure. What is your Teacher Leader Mission?…