Dixie’s Losch among Teacher of the Year semifinalists
Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Nine outstanding teachers from around the state, including visual arts specialist Rachel Losch of Dixie Magnet Elementary, are semifinalists for the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year honors.
The Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc. will announce the elementary, middle and high school winners as well as the overall state winner on Oct. 18 in the Capitol rotunda.
Competing with Losch for Elementary Teacher of the Year are:
- Elizabeth Ann Fuller, J.B. Atkinson Academy, Jefferson County
- Amy Littlejohn, Caldwell County Elementary, Caldwell County
Middle school semifinalists are:
- Jennifer S. Fowler, Paintsville Jr./Sr. High, Paintsville Independent
- Jenni Lou Jackson, Corbin Middle, Corbin Independent
- Donna K. Williams, Taylor County Middle, Taylor County
In the high school category, the semifinalists are:
- Randy Barrette, Menifee County High, Menifee County
- James A. Gilbert, Central High, Jefferson County
- Kimberly Shearer, Boone County High, Boone County
The semifinalists were among 24 educators named as 2012 Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Awards winners, including Kellie Little of Athens-Chilesburg Elementary. The nine educators advanced based on their scores from the first round of judging by a blue-ribbon panel of veteran educators.
Next up are classroom visits and personal interviews. The ultimate winner will represent Kentucky in the 2012 National Teacher of the Year competition.