Greenwood’s Jameson named winner of 2024 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A longtime Warren County educator received a state award for leadership on Thursday.

Dr. Deanese Jameson, a teacher at Greenwood High School, was named the winner of the eighth-annual David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy during the Kentucky Board of Education’s regular meeting.

The Karem Award for Excelling in Education Policy honor former KBE member and state legislator David Karem. It is awarded annually to state policymakers, education leaders or citizens who have contributed to the improvement of education by serving on national commissions, task forces or other significant boards and organizations. Recipients of the award demonstrate leadership and commitment to education in the state of Kentucky.

Officials say Dr. Jameson was surprised to win the award.

“Education, policy development and the law have always been passions of mine,” Jameson said. “I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and continuously challenge myself to do more so that I can, in turn, better serve my community. I recently was accepted to the Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, which I hope to put to good use advocating for our students.”

Over her 20-year career in education, Jameson has worked tirelessly to provide educational opportunities for students.

Dr. Jameson proposed a law enforcement curriculum that provides students students positive interactions with law enforcement. She has taught Criminology, Law and Justice, and Popular Culture and Law classes.

“Dr. Jameson advocates for all students to ensure they have the educational opportunities to move forward and be successful,” said Kinney. “She uses her skills as an educator and her personal experiences to show students the life-changing impact decisions can make in their lives and the lives of others,” said Robin Fields Kinney, Kentucky’s interim commissioner of education.

Read more about the David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy and Jameson’s career here.