The Kentucky Innovative Learning Network (KY ILN) Innovative Teacher Fellowship opportunity provides 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 2024-2025
- Makayla Adkins, Baker Intermediate School (Clark County)
- Shawn Boggs, Bullitt Lick Middle School (Bullitt County)
- Caroline Clayton, Shelby County High School
- Bailey Dyer, Dawson Springs Elementary School (Dawson Springs Independent)
- Claudett Edie, Leestown Middle School (Fayette County)
- Lindsay Johnson, Rowan County Senior High School
- Melissa Kyser, Bardstown Elementary School (Bardstown Independent)
- Jenny McCall, Leestown Middle School (Fayette County)
- Catherina Sammons, Tates Creek High School (Fayette County)
- Jeannena Summers, Jackson County Gifted Education and Home Hospital Program (Jackson 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)
Teachers were selected from a pool of applicants from across the Commonwealth. 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.