Barren County Schools announces Teachers of the Year
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools has announced its 2023-24 Teachers of the Year.
Each Teacher of the Year is selected after administrators and colleagues nominate teachers for 11 different categories. The district team then reviews all nominations and chooses a winner for each category.
The district says the selected teachers demonstrated excellence in the classroom through their instruction, rapport with students and commitment to continual growth.
Superintendent Bo Matthews said, “We applaud these teachers for the exemplary work they do each day in their classrooms. They equip students with the skills they need for future success and instill a love of learning that will last a lifetime.”
Winners are submitted to Western Kentucky University to be considered for their Distinguished Educator awards. The overall winners for elementary, middle and high school teacher of the year will receive recognition at Campbellsville University’s Excellence in Teaching awards program on May 11.
“These teachers were selected from an outstanding pool of applicants. They reflect the district’s commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching,” director of Instruction Scott Harper said.
The following are the 2023-24 Teachers of the Year:
- Elementary Teacher of the Year – Melinda Bush, North Jackson Elementary
- Middle School Teacher of the Year – Amanda Moore, Barren County Middle School
- High School Teacher of the Year – Kelley Bauer, Barren County High School
- Preschool Teacher of the Year – Denise Rose, North Jackson Elementary
- Innovative Teacher of the Year – Debbie Bunnell, Barren County High School
- Diversity Teacher of the Year – Misty Burton, Barren County High School
- Visual & Performing Arts Teacher of the Year – Susie Lucas, Barren County Middle School
- Literacy Teacher of the Year – Tara Thompson, Barren County Middle School
- Teacher Mentor of the Year – Amanda Lockhart, Red Cross Elementary
- Special Education Teacher of the Year – Larissa Woodie, Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning
- Physical Ed/Health Teacher of the Year – Elliot Spiller, Trojan Academy
