Innovative Teacher Fellowship

​​​​​The Kentucky Innovative Learning Network (KY ILN) Innovative Teacher Fellowship is pleased to announce the selection of 10 Kentucky educators for its 2025-2026 Innovative Teacher Fellowship. This opportunity will provide professional learning, teacher leadership opportunities, and innovative project development and implementation to directly impact the learning experiences of Kentucky students.​​​

Innovative Teacher Fellowship Members 2025-2026

• Kennita Ballard, Grace M. James Academy of Excellence (Jefferson County)
• Robyn Ballinger, Chenoweth Elementary School (Jefferson County)
• Lauren Brewer, PhD, Greenup County High School (Greenup County)
• Gari Grider, Painted Stone Elementary School (Shelby County)
• Rebekah Gooslin, Huntertown Elementary School (Woodford County)
• Cyndi Henry, Justice Elementary School (Clark County)
• Casey Salyers, W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary School (Johnson County)
• Jessica Stepp, Clearfield Elementary School (Rowan County)
  
• Marybeth Tumey, Shearer Elementary School (Clark County)
• Amberly Wilson, Conkwright Elementary School (Clark County)
  

Innovative Teacher Fellowship Members​ 2023-2024

• Emily Anderson, Owensboro Middle School (Owensboro Independent)
• ​Tiffany Boggs, McKell Elementary School (Greenup County)
• Jennifer Brown, Menifee Central (Menifee County)
• Elise Carter, Highlands High School (Fort Thomas Independent)
• Brooke Coffman, Shelby County East Middle School (Shelby County)
• Leslie Dillon, Ballyshannon Middle School (Boone County)
• Allison George, Picadome Elementary (Fayette County)
• Katie Johnson, Shelby County High School (Shelby County)
• Nikki Jolly, Metcalfe County Middle School (Metcalfe County)
• Tobi Sadler, Conkwright Elementary School (Clark County)

Innovative Teacher Fellowship Members for 2022-2023

• Kalli Colley, South Marshall Middle School (Marshall County)
  
• Jeremy Hall, John Hardin High School (Hardin County)
  
• María Belén Morera de Paz, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School (Fayette County)
  
• Amy Newsome, Paintsville High School (Paintsville Independent)
  
• Bryan Quillen , Fairdale High School (Jefferson County)
  
• Meagan Ralph, South Marshall Middle School (Marshall County)
  
• Melanie Ramey​, Paintsville Elementary School (Paintsville Independent)
  
• Morgan Seely, Painted Stone Elementary (Shelby County)
  
• Tina Sharp, North Jackson Elementary (Barren County)
  
• Molly Turner, Auburn School (Logan County)
  
• Kathleen Walkovic​, Luhr Elementary (Jefferson County)
  

Teachers were selected from a pool of applicants from across the Commonwealth. The Division of Innovation is committed to transforming education in Kentucky by championing innovative practices and fostering a collaborative culture. We are devoted to co-designing solutions that ensure equitable access to quality education, elevate learner outcomes, and equip every student to succeed in a dynamic world.

Educators in this cohort will craft innovative experiences that connect to the three big ideas of the United We Learn vision: creating vibrant learning experiences, accelerating innovation and building a bold new future through collaboration with communities.

Educators in the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship program will be provided professional learning, teacher leadership opportunities and innovative project development and implementation ideas to directly impact the learning experiences of Kentucky students.

For more information, visit the Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship webpage or e-mail Innovative Programs Consultant Robert Collins, Ed.D.

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