Bullitt County Public Schools School Matters

Bullitt County Public Schools

School Matters

HAVE AN AWESOME 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR!

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Brooks Elementary School Welcomes New Educators Mary Flachbart is a third grade teacher at Brooks Elementary. She ob-

tained her Bachelor degree from the University of Kentucky in Community

and Leadership Development. Mary is currently enrolled in the University

of the Cumberlands, Masters in Teaching: Elementary Education Pro-

gram. For the last two years she has served as a Kindergarten Instruction-

al Assistant. She is very excited to work with elementary students and

hopes to instill a love of learning in all who enter her classroom.

Emily Kelly is a first grade teacher. She graduated from Western Ken-

tucky University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education.

She also graduated from the Bullitt County Public School system and is

looking forward to returning to Bullitt County as a teacher. Her prior teach-

ing experience is in Jefferson County where she taught second grade.

She also taught first grade in Nelson County. Emily enjoys seeing her stu-

dents succeed and grow in the classroom.

Hannah Rowe is an MSD Teacher at Cedar Grove Elementary. She

graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors of Science

in Special Education K-12. This will be her first year as a teacher and

she is excited to give her students the tools they need to make progress

in the classroom. Every student can learn!

Hannah Rowe Joins Cedar Grove Elementary Staff

Yvonne Fay is a Exceptional Education teacher at Crossroads Elementary.

She is a graduate of LaRue County where she resides with her family. She

has been married for 22 years and has 3 children. Dalton a sophomore at

WKU, Mason a junior and Nova a freshman at LaRue County. She has an As-

sociate in Art from Lindsey Wilson College, a Bachelors in Art from EKU and a

Masters in Special Education from Campbellsville University. She was a stay at home mom until

she starting substitute teaching. She went back to school to attain her Masters in Special Educa-

tion while also substitute teaching. Mrs. Fay just finished her first year teaching, successfully

completing the KTIP program and is beyond excited to join the family of Crossroads Elementary.

Her ideology regarding teaching is to always be the brightest in a world full of colors.

New Trailblazer at Crossroads Elementary School


Mark Your Calendars September 4, 2018—Teacher Planning Day—No School for Students

September 10, 2018—Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate at

6:30 p.m. at the Frank R. Hatfield Administrative Center

September 20, 2018—High Student Attendance Day in Kentucky

September 24, 2018—Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m.

at the Frank R. Hatfield Administrative Center

September 27, 2018—Kentucky KIDS Day

New Educator Orientation


Olivia Rippy is a 5th grade teacher at Freedom Elementary. Her

degree in elementary education is from Spalding University. Olivia

is a Bullitt Central graduate, and is excited to continue being a

part of instilling excellence in educational programs within her na-

tive district. She lives in Lebanon Junction with her husband and

three children. Olivia has taught many years ago in Bullitt County

and at Whitefield Academy in Fern Creek. She has also worked

as an instructional tutor at Freedom for the past eight years. Olivia

believes that inspiring students to be critical thinkers is the cornerstone of success in all

facets of life.

Freedom Elementary School Welcomes New Staff

New Educators listen to speakers during orientation


Todd Crumbacker is the Physical Education teacher at Overdale

Elementary School. In his most recent role in education he served

as an elementary physical education teacher with Oldham County

Schools for 2 years. Before his time in Oldham County, Todd

served at Holy Cross High School for 5 years where he taught

health and physical education courses; in addition, he served as

Holy Cross' Head Football coach for 4 of those years. Before his

time at Holy Cross High School, Todd served as the physical edu-

cation teacher at Brooks Elementary School in Bullitt County. Todd was born and raised

in Bullitt County and is excited about serving the students in the county. Todd is a former

student of Overdale Elementary and is looking forward to serving the children of the

community in which he grew up. Todd graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with

a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physical Education teaching. Todd also earned a mi-

nor in school health. Todd earned his Master's degree from Indiana University South-

east. He is entering his 10th year in education.

Overdale Elementary Welcomes New Educators

Sarah Mills Joins Old Mill Elementary School Staff Sarah Mills is teaching preschool at Old Mill. She recently

moved here from her hometown of Cincinnati. She is a graduate

of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's and Master's de-

gree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught preschool for

four years and has worked as a Special Education assistant for

several years as well. She became a teacher to help inspire stu-

dents to be compassionate and caring members of society. She

also strives to instill a lifetime love of learning in her students. She enjoys spending time

with family and friends, traveling, and exploring the outdoors. She resides in Louisville

with her husband, Will, and her cat, Kitty. She is very excited to be joining Bullitt County

Schools!


Kendra Spencer is a second grade teacher. Her degree is in Elemen-

tary Education from the University of Louisville. Prior to teaching, she

was a substitute teacher in the Bullitt County Public School system. She

lives in Mt. Washington with her husband and dog. She believes that in

a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Kristi Taylor is the new EBD Teacher at Overdale Elementary. She

received her degree in Special Education P-12 Learning Behavior

Disorders from Campbellsville University. She began teaching as a

seventh grade Collaboration Teacher in Pulaski County at Northern

Middle School, and has been teaching in Adair County at Adair

County Primary Center as the LBD/EBD Resource Teacher for the

past 5 years. Kristi has been married to her husband David for 21

years and they have twins who are heading to college this fall. Nicho-

las will be going to EKU and Majoring in Aviation and Emily to UK majoring in Communi-

cation Sciences. Kristi has a passion for working with students and looks forward to

serving in the Bullitt County School system.

Overdale Elementary Welcomes New Educators

Teachers New (or returning) to the district participate in orientation.


Rebecca Ostermann teaches fourth grade at Pleasant Grove Elemen-

tary. She is originally from Southeastern Connecticut and graduated

from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BS in Elementary Edu-

cation and a BA in History. Although this will be her first official year at

PGE, she is not new to the school. She was a fourth grade long-term

substitute last year from January through the end of the year. She previ-

ously taught fourth grade in Fort Wayne, Indiana for two years and before that for one

year in Connecticut. She currently lives in Mount Washington with her husband, Jon.

She enjoys spending time at the lake on her sailboat.

Rebecca Ostermann joins Pleasant Grove Staff

Allyson (Ally) Hibbs is a fourth grade teacher at Roby. She grad-

uated the University of Louisville with a Bachelors in Early Ele-

mentary Education with a concentration in Learning and Behavior

Disorders. Ally lives in Louisville with her family and dog, Jaxon.

She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and

smiling! She is so excited to begin teaching at Roby Elementary

and hopes to have a positive impact on her students as she knows

they will have a positive impact on her.

Susan Lambert is a special education resource teacher serving

students in fourth and fifth grades at Roby Elementary. She

earned a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Ken-

tucky University and spent the first half of her career as a news-

paper reporter and editor. For the past three years, she has

served as an instructional assistant in the FMD classroom at

LaRue County High School while earning her Master’s Degree

in Special Education, Learning/Behavior Disorders. She lives in Hodgenville with her two

sports-obsessed sons, two sweet dogs, and a sassy cat. She believes that every student

can learn, just not all on the same day or in the same way, and that even the smallest of

victories are worth celebrating.

Roby Elementary School Welcomes Ally Hibbs


Cheyenne Crowe is a fourth grade teacher at Shepherdsville Elemen-

tary. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor's

degree in elementary education. Before teaching fourth grade she was a

substitute teacher for Bullitt County Schools. Cheyenne lives in Shep-

herdsville with her fiancé and their four children. She is passionate about

education and loves helping children become the best version of them-

selves they possibly can.

Jesika Clark is a second grade elementary teacher. Her de-

grees are in Elementary Education from Fayetteville State Uni-

versity (North Carolina) and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and

Instruction with a Certificate in Reading Instruction from Univer-

sity of New England (Biddeford, Maine). Prior to teaching, she

served in the United States Army Louisiana National Guard

and served in Operation Enduring Freedom 2003. She has

taught in North Carolina, Alaska, and Kentucky. She lives in

Fort Knox with her husband and three daughters. She believes that she is not only in her

classroom to teach, but she is also there to learn from her students.

Shepherdsville Elementary’s Newest Stingray Staff

District Technology

Integration Special-

ist Christie Turbe-

ville works with new

Bullitt Central High

School teacher Phil

McCauley during ori-

entation in the li-

brary media center


Bernheim Middle School Welcomes New Bruins Mackenzie Perdue is a seventh grade ECE teacher and will be

teaching reading. She graduated from Western Kentucky Universi-

ty this past May with a degree in Special Education: Learn-

ing/Behavior Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities.

Through WKU, she was able to teach English in Germany for a

month during her student teaching experience. She is a proud Bul-

litt County native and currently lives in Mount Washington. She

believes that all students can learn and she is excited to help them grow in their literacy

skills. She is also excited to begin her first year of teaching.

Dominic McCamish is an eighth grade science teacher at Bernheim (go

Bruins!). He has been teaching science for five years in the Lexington

area and recently moved home to be near family. His Bachelor’s degree

is from Eastern Kentucky University, and he is currently completing his

Master’s degree at Georgetown College. He is married, lives in Eliza-

bethtown, and has two young children.

High School Information Technology and Computer Programming teacher Scott R.

Schweitzer talks with fellow new educators at orientation


New Educators Welcomed at Bullitt Lick Middle School Trish Schneider is a 7th grade Reading teacher. Her degrees

are in English from the University of Louisville and a Master of

Arts in Teaching from Spalding University. Prior to teaching in

the K-12 system, she taught English at the college level and for

Adult Education as well as serving as a college advisor. She

was also an ELA teacher for Jefferson County. She lives in

Southern Indiana with her husband and son. She believes that

literacy is the foundation for a successful life and strives to instill a love of reading in eve-

ry student.

Nicole Routon is married to her wonderful husband, Paul,

and they have two girls, Addie (6) and Lilly (2). The family at-

tends Journey Christian Church and are looking forward to be-

ing more connected to the community through Bullitt Lick Mid-

dle School. Nicole worked in both Oldham County and Jeffer-

son County. This will be her 10th year as a middle school sci-

ence teacher. During that time, she has taught every grade

and loves each one for different reasons. She is so excited to

be a part of the Bullitt County family!

Frances M. Valdes-Crespo Joins Eastside Middle Staff

Frances M. Valdes-Crespo is a new Language Arts instructor. She has a

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the

University of Louisville. Frances has five years teaching experience in the

Archdiocese and Jefferson County Public Schools.

Over 80 new educators participated in this year’s orientation.


Kim Schraut is the STEM Math teacher for Discovery School at

Hebron Middle. Mrs. Schraut earned a Bachelors of Science in

Business Administration with concentrations in Management and

Marketing. She came to education through the alternative certifica-

tion route, earning her Masters of Arts in Teaching from Spalding

University in 2009. Kim is a proud product of Bullitt County Public

Schools, as she graduated from Bullitt East in 1997. She has

served as a KTIP Mentor teacher, a Cooperating Teacher for University of Louisville stu-

dent teachers, Team Leader, as well as various other school-based committees. This

year begins her 10th year of teaching mathematics in middle school and she is very ex-

cited to be back home in Bullitt County Public Schools. Kim currently resides in Mt.

Washington with her husband and their two children.

Danielle Abramson is the new Instructional Coach at Heb-

ron Middle School. She recently moved to Kentucky from

Northern Indiana. This marks her 23rd year in educa-

tion. Her experience includes 17 years of teaching at both

the elementary and middle school levels, as well as 4

years of instructional coaching. She also spent one year as

a Central Office Administrator, serving as both a District

Data Specialist and Corporation Test Coordinator. Danielle

earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from

Eastern Washington University and a Master's Degree in

Education from Purdue University, with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. In

2013, she also obtained her License in School Administration through Indiana State Uni-

versity. One of Danielle's favorite quotes is "Educating the mind without educating the

heart is no education at all." ~ Aristotle

Kim Schraut Joins Discovery School at Hebron Middle


Brandon Etienne is in his sixth year of teaching and his first as

Band Director at Mount Washington Middle School. Mr. Etienne

holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and a Master of Art

in Teaching Degree, both from the University of Louisville. Mr.

Etienne's bands have consistently received distinguished ratings at

festivals and concert assessments. Mr. Etienne is a member of the

National Association for Music Education and the Kentucky Music

Educators Association. He currently serves as the Middle School Band Chair and Presi-

dent Elect for the Kentucky 5th District Music Educators Association. He performs regu-

larly as a member of the trombone section in the professional ensemble The Louisville

Concert Band, including performances at the Midwest National Band and Orchestra Clin-

ic in 2013 and the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference in 2017. When not

teaching, he loves cooking and spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and dog, Lucy.

Mt. Washington Middle Welcomes New Educators

New Educator Orientation


Amanda Joseph is a 7th grade English Language Arts and Social

Studies teacher at Zoneton Middle School. She earned her BS in Mid-

dle Grades Education concentrating in English and Social Studies.

Mrs. Joseph grew up in Bullitt County and attended Pleasant Grove

Elementary, Eastside Middle School, and Bullitt East High School. She

believes her upbringing in Bullitt County gives her a unique perspec-

tive in the classroom and more pride in her school community. Mrs. Joseph is eager to

be a champion for her students and teach the future of our community in her new class-

room.

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

-Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

George Donoghue is a seventh grade Math teacher who is also

certified in science and social studies. He has a Bachelor’s degree

in Building Construction Management from Michigan State Univer-

sity and a Master’s in Education from Kent State University.

George resides in Louisville and previously worked in Jefferson

County for 11 years. Currently he is working on his National Board

Certification in Mathematics. He believes that a teacher's job is to

help students achieve their unknown potential and develop into

productive members of their community.

New Educators Join Zoneton Middle School Staff

New Educators listen to guest speakers.


Scott R. Schweitzer is a High School Information Technology and

Computer Programming teacher. He received his Bachelor of Arts in

Teaching from Eastern Kentucky University, a Master of Arts in Edu-

cational Technology and a second Master of Arts in School Admin-

istration, both from Morehead State University. He also holds numer-

ous Information Technology professional certifications. Prior to

teaching, Mr. Schweitzer spent nearly 20 years in the business

world. He has been building and programming computers since his high school years in

the early 80s. He has been a middle school teacher, a high school IT teacher and was

the district level Technology Integration Specialist for Spencer County Schools for the

last 7 years. He is excited to be starting a new Career Pathway in Computer Program-

ming at the Riverview Opportunity Center which will culminate in a new Kentucky De-

partment of Education initiative course in Problem-Based Programming.

Bullitt Alternative Center Welcomes New Staff

New educators participate in technology training.


Bullitt Central High School Welcomes New Educators

Sarah Crawford is a Spanish Teacher at Bullitt Central. She

holds a BA in Spanish Linguistics from the University of New

Mexico and an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages (TESOL) from Murray State University. She

began her teaching career as a university English language in-

structor in Quito, Ecuador, where she lived for two years. Most

recently, she's been teaching ESL for JCPS Adult Education,

where she worked with refugees and immigrants from over 30

different countries. Ms. Crawford is a Kentucky native and a fan of UK basketball. In her

spare time, she tends to her plants, travels around Latin America, relaxes with yoga, and

nerds out to all things related to the Spanish language.

Alisa Watkins is a freshman English teacher. She received

her bachelor's degree in English and her Master of Arts in

Education from Western Kentucky University. Mrs. Watkins

taught all levels of English at Glasgow High School for 23

years before coming to Bullitt Central. She lives in Shep-

herdsville with her husband and daughter. She believes the

most important part of her job is to motivate students to give

their best effort so that they will leave high school with many options for their future.

New educators participate in technology training.


Megan Terry is a Bullitt County native who has returned home to

teach Agriculture and serve as the FFA advisor at Bullitt East High

School. Megan was raised on a cattle farm in Bullitt County and

heavily involved in FFA in high school. Megan worked for the Na-

tional FFA Organization as a facilitator where she traveled the

country to facilitate leadership conferences for high school FFA

members. She was recently named Murray State University's

"Outstanding Senior Woman in Agriculture." Megan believes that

every student (and person) needs to be familiar with agricultural practices. She cannot

wait to implement experiential learning in her classroom and prepare students for their

future careers.

Christi Abshire is a 9th grade Math teacher. Her degrees are a

Bachelor of Science in Education from Shorter University and a Mas-

ter of Arts in Education from University of the Cumberlands. Prior to

joining the BCPS team, she taught in Jefferson and Hardin Counties

as well as schools in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. She is also an

Adult Education instructor at the Bullitt County Skills U - part of the

KCTCS system of education. She believes that every student can

learn at high levels and will be her students biggest cheerleader along with their families.

Melissa Gordon has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology,

Masters in General Psychology, and a second Masters in Clini-

cal Psychology from the University of Louisville. She was a men-

tal health therapist for many years focusing on substance abuse.

Soon after she taught at Jefferson Community and Technical

College as a Psychology Professor. This is when her love for

teaching began! She has since returned to school working on

her teaching certificate at Georgetown College. Melissa is teach-

ing Junior and Senior English at Bullitt East. She is looking forward to working with the

students to help them succeed in their academic endeavors and wants to instill in them

the desire to learn in hopes this will continue once they leave Bullitt East.

Bullitt East High School Welcomes New Faculty


Robert Dickson is the Aviation teacher in the Area Technical Center.

He is an FAA certified Flight Instructor with 30 years experience in

Commercial Aviation as a Corporate Pilot. He holds a Bachelors of Sci-

ence in Professional Aeronautics from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University. Robert flew across the North Atlantic Ocean to and from Eu-

rope over 40 times. His logbook records 10,000 hours of pilot-time and

landings in every state except Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. His teaching expe-

riences include Aircraft Construction and Maintenance. Robert will help prepare high

school students for the Commercial Drone Pilot examination and the Private Pilot written

test.

New Staff at Bullitt County Area Technology Center

Kenny Thornsberry is a high school math teacher. His degrees include

a Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Teaching

from the University of Louisville. Kenny attended Bullitt East and is excit-

ed to be back teaching at Bullitt East!

Bullitt East High School Welcomes New Faculty

Brittany Buckner is a Spanish teacher at North Bullitt. Her degrees are

in Spanish from DePauw University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching

from the University of Louisville. She lives in Louisville, KY with her two

cats. Prior to teaching, she worked at Grand Teton National Park and

Custer State Park. She also lived in Ecuador for five months. She be-

lieves that learning another language is a superpower that opens up

many doors.

Meet the New Staff at North Bullitt High School


Bullitt County Public School Employee September Birthdays

Clara Antle (Custodian Sweeper) Bullitt Central High School September 1

Nicole Harvey (Accounting Supervisor) Central Office September 1

Katherine Kendrick (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 1

Shannon Sauter (Teacher) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 1

Krista Woods (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 1

Tiffany Love (Instructional Assistant) Mt. Washington Elementary September 2

Brandi Finn (Teacher) Brooks Elementary School September 2

Kara Garland (Cook/Baker) Mt. Washington Elementary September 2

Melinda Jeffries (Teacher) Hebron Middle School September 2

Tonya Kellie (Teacher) Pleasant Grove Elementary September 2

Danielle Pieper (Kindergarten Teacher) Maryville Elementary School September 2

Anne Tilford (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 2

Meagan Lewis (School Bus Monitor) Old Mill Elementary School September 2

Adrienne Usher (Assistant Superintendent) Central Office September 2

Kimberly Baker (Kindergarten Teacher) Crossroads Elementary School September 3

Heather Bewley (Exceptional Child Instructor) Bullitt Central High School September 3

Kellie Davis (Library Media Specialist) Bullitt East High School September 3

Lorraine Harris (Teacher) Cedar Grove Elementary School September 3

Whitney Hutchinson (Exceptional Child Instructor) Districtwide September 3

Lynette Mason (Teacher) Crossroads Elementary September 3

Pamela Michels (Instructional Assistant II) Freedom Elementary School September 3

Kimberly Thomas (Exceptional Child Instructor) Crossroads Elementary September 3

Melissa Wood (Teacher) Mount Washington Middle September 3

Laura Smythe (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 3

Jennifer Poole (Teacher) Pleasant Grove Elementary September 4

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Ruth Greenwell (Instructional Assistant II) Eastside Middle School September 4

Melissa Hightower (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 4

Whitney Pendleton (Teacher) Bullitt Central High School September 4

Latoya Glover (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 4

Jean Boguszewski (Instructional Assistant) Pleasant Grove Elem. September 4

Melanie Byrd (Cook/Baker) North Bullitt High School September 5

Lauren Burress (Teacher) Eastside Middle School September 5

Kevin Clark (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 5

Melissa Hoben (Clerical Assistant I) Bullitt Central High School September 5

Curtis Goins (Teacher) Bullitt Central High School September 5

Etta Thompson (Data Manager) Bullitt East High School September 5

Kelly Yunt (Instructional Assistant) Pleasant Grove Elementary September 5

Jennifer Harrison (Assistant Principal) Bernheim Middle School) September 6

Janice Reece (School Secretary I) North Bullitt High School September 6

Deborah Thornton ( School Secretary I) Zoneton Middle School September 6

Cullen Byrne (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 7

Lori Brooks (Teacher) Brooks Elementary School September 7

Carol Castello (Tutor-Instructor I) Shepherdsville Elementary September 7

Teresa Cox (Exceptional Child Instructor) Crossroads Elementary September 7

Valerie Davenport (Lunchroom Monitor) Nichols Elementary School September 7

Kevin Weihe (Guidance Counselor) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 7

Kimberly Thompson (Library Media Specialist) Eastside Middle School September 7

Kelsey Bailey (Secretary I) Central Office September 7

Steven Boston (Exceptional Child Instructor) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 8





Brandon Goss (Instructional Assistant II) Overdale Elementary School. September 8

Michael Whitfill (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 8

Carla Wilson (Resource Teacher) Districtwide September 8

Shannon McKinney (Cook/Baker) Zoneton Middle School September 9

Kathryn Denison (Teacher) Brooks Elementary School September 9

Donna Eadens (Cook/Baker) Brooks Elementary School September 9

Olivia Hood (Instructional Assistant) Crossroads Elementary School September 9

Karissa Lewis (Teacher) Zoneton Middle School September 9

Jess Priddy (Custodian) Nichols Elementary School September 9

Brittney Reid (Preschool Teacher) Freedom Elementary School September 9

Erica Wilson (Teacher) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 9

Rebecca Wollam (Kindergarten Teacher) Brooks Elementary School September 9

Jeri Reedy (Instructional Assistant II) Overdale Elementary School September 10

Kimberley Green (Teacher) Eastside Middle School September 10

Sarah Carnes (School Secretary I) Bernheim Middle School September 11

Tina Benner (Lunchroom Monitor) Mt. Washington Middle September 11

Lesa Duncan (Infinite Campus Coordinator) Central Office September 11

Amanda Rood (Exceptional Child Instructor) Eastside Middle School September 11

Caitlin Valdez (Teacher) Overdale Elementary School September 11

Karen Holmes (Data Manager) Bullitt Central High School September 12

Charlee Matthis (Educational Interpreter II) Districtwide September 12

Cynthia McCrary (Instructional Assistant) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 12

Yvonda Rash (Instructional Assistant II) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 12

Theresa Wicker (Teacher) Cedar Grove Elementary School September 12





Lori Norris (Instructional Assistant II) Freedom Elementary School September 12

Natalie Frye (Instructional Assistant) Crossroads Elementary September 13

Tara Mitchell (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept. September 13

Mark Mitchell (Director of Buildings and Ground) Maintenance Dept. September 14

Kari Haney (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 14

Jennifer Eddington (Cook/Baker) Crossroads Elementary September 15

Anita Montgomery (Teacher) Bullitt Central High School September 15

Bethany Voight (Library Media Specialist) Zoneton Middle School September 15

Erin Fredericks (Teacher) Maryville Elementary School September 16

Jenneifer Johnson (Teacher) Freedom Elementary School September 16

Catherine Karrer (Exceptional Child Instructor) Mt. Washington Middle September 16

Alicia Ralston (Teacher) Mt. Washington Elementary September 16

Lisa Carli (Teacher) Eastside Middle School September 17

Michelle Gajdik (Teacher) Spring Meadows September 17

Kerry Farley (School Home Community Liaison) Zoneton Middle School September 18

Kevin Connors (Principal) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 18

Denica Sanders (Food Service Manager I) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 18

Paula Strange (Kindergarten Teacher) Cedar Grove Elementary School September 18

Juanita Bolin (School Bus Monitor) Old Mill Elementary School September 19

Dana Hasting (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept. September 19

John Keown (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept. September 19

Emily Parrott (Clerical Assistant I) Roby Elementary School September 19

Eudenah Sutton (Instructional Assistant) Freedom Elementary School September 19

Tammy Coomes (Exceptional Child Bus Monitor) Transportation Dept. September 20





Katherine Cottner (Teacher) Hebron Middle School September 20

Justin Hall (Exceptional Child Instructor) Bullitt East High School September 20

Lisa Potts (School Psychologist) Districtwide September 20

Thomas Stokes (Custodian) Bullitt Central High School September 20

Dorothy White (Custodian Sweeper) Bullitt Central High School September 20

Helen Sallee (Lunchroom Monitor) Crossroads Elementary September 20

Latosha Valentine (Instructional Assistant II) Shepherdsville Elementary September 20

Lisa Bennett (Exceptional Child Bus Monitor) Transportation Dept.. September 21

Jason Kelty (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 21

Lindsey Schoenbaechler (Teacher) Zoneton Middle School September 21

Courtney Spurling (Instructional Assistant) Old Mill Elementary School September 21

Angela Troutman (Administrative Secretary I) Central Office September 21

Sara Hernandez (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 22

Kelly Wells (Tutor - Instructor I) Bullitt Alternative Center September 22

Alicia Franklin (Guidance Counselor) Mt. Washington Elementary September 22

Christina Gardner (Instructional Assistant II) Roby Elementary School September 22

Jodi Osborne (Teacher) Old Mill Elementary School September 22

Rebecca Todd (Teacher) Mount Washington Middle September 22

Bryan Flachbart (Principal) Cedar Grove Elementary School September 23

Levi Priddy (Teacher) Old Mill Elementary School September 23

Ashley Byrum (Grant Writer) Districtwide September 23

Laurie Geary (Resource Teacher) Districtwide September 23

Bridget Kirk (Instructional Assistant II) Roby Elementary School September 23

Mary McCubbins (Teacher) Roby Elementary School September 23





Hayley Shoemaker (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept. September 23

Kara Pile (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 23

Jonathan Huether (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 23

Beth Blissett (Teacher) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 24

Shelby Coomer (School Bus Monitor) Crossroads Elementary September 24

Kristie Cox (Kindergarten Teacher) Pleasant Grove Elementary September 24

Dianna Jo Crawford (Library Media Specialist) Lebanon Junction Elem. September 24

Edna Dietrich (Exceptional Child Bus Monitor) Transportation Dept. September 24

Erika Distler (Clerical Assistant I) Hebron Middle School September 24

Peggy Ernspiker (Clerical Assistant I) Central Office September 24

Pam Roution (Cook/Baker) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 24

Amanda Patterson (Instructional Assistant) Crossroads Elementary September 24

Lisa White (Home/Community Liaison) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 24

Jams Webb (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept.. September 25

James Webb (School Bus Driver) Transportation Dept. September 25

Abigayle Phelps (Cook/Baker) Overdale Elementary School September 25

Tiffany Darnell (Exceptional Child Instructor) Bullitt East High School September 25

Donald Jessie (Custodian) Mount Washington Middle September 25

Benjamin Kemble (Instructional Assistant II) Bernheim Middle School September 25

Tiffany Love (Instructional Assistant) Mt. Washington Elementary September 26

Cory Hall (Exceptional Child Instructor) Crossroads Elementary September 26

Howard Nelson (Vehicle Mechanic I) Transportation Dept. September 26

Patricia Waddell (Instructional Assistant) Overdale Elementary School September 26

Emily Whitley (Teacher) Shepherdsville Elementary September 26




Austin Reynolds (Preventive Maintenance Technician) Maintenance Dept. September 26

Elizabeth Sims (Data Manager) Bullitt Lick Middle School September 27

Susan Lee (Exceptional Child Instructor) Brooks Elementary School September 27

Tracey Reaves (Instructional Assistant) Old Mill Elementary School September 27

Donna Schmidt (Teacher) Bullitt Central High School September 27

Jennifer Wooley (Director of Human Resources) Central Office September 27

Tiffany Yates (School Food Service Manager I) Old Mill Elementary September 27

Kristina Simms (Cook/Baker) North Bullitt High School September 27

Troy Hester (Custodian Sweeper) Crossroads Elementary September 28

Matthew Shirley (Teacher) Bullitt Central High School September 28

Troy Barr (Teacher) Bullitt East High School September 28

Tracy Edwards (Preschool Teacher) Brooks Elementary School September 28

Stephanie Self (Instructional Assistant) Freedom Elementary School September 28

Eugene Siler (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 28

Jacey Smothers (Coordinator II) Roby/Mt. Washington Schools September 28

Jessica Fust (Instructional Assistant II) Districtwide September 28

Bryan Bates (Guidance Counselor) Eastside Middle School September 29

Tonya Bibee (Teacher) Pleasant Grove Elementary September 29

Michelle Frans (Clerical Assistant I) Bullitt Central High School September 29

Nancy Spencer (Teacher) Crossroads Elementary September 29

Brittany Henon (Teacher) Roby Elementary School September 30

Roberta Taylor (Instructional Assistant) Lebanon Junction Elementary September 30

Gary Moore (Exceptional Child Instructor) Bullitt Central High School September 30

Victoria Osborn (Teacher) North Bullitt High School September 30

Leslie Thomas (Teacher) Freedom Elementary School September 30



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ergy information and Recipes are welcome! School Matters is a monthly electronic news-

letter for the employees of Bullitt County Public Schools.

The Louisville Water Company is pleased to announce education programming for the 2018-19

school year. All in-school programs are FREE to teachers and bring real-world connections to

your classroom. Here is the link to Louisville Water’s education:

http://www.louisvillewater.com/education.

In addition, this year LWC is offering a BRAND NEW program that combines Louisville Water

and Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District education. The program is called River to River: Louis-

ville’s Water Cycle and is perfect for 5th grade and up. Program spaces fill up quickly. For more

information, please contact Channa Newman, Manager, Education and Outreach, Louisville Wa-

ter Company, 550 South Third St., Louisville KY 40202, 502-569-3600 Ext. 2436.

http://www.louisvillewater.com/education


Schedule a Trip to Bernheim Forest this Fall Laser Guided Star Tour Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at the Garden Pavilion.

The fee is $10 for Bernheim members; $12 for non-members. Ages 8 and up. No pets

allowed. Enjoy an evening stroll around Lake Nevin with “Star Captains” Bill Napper and

Don Spain. These Volunteer Naturalists will use a laser pointer to help you experience

the celestial happenings in the night sky.

Creatures of the Night: Screech Owls Friday, Sept. 14 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at the

Garden Pavilion. The fee is $10 for Bernheim members; $12 for non-members. Ages 8

and up. No pets allowed. Summer is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high

pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient dra-

ma. Journey with Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists on a driving tour into sec-

tions of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program

includes a small amount of hiking through easy terrain.

BugFest and Fall Plant Sale Saturday, Sept.

15 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Visitor

Center. This is a free events with a $5 per ve-

hicle weekend fee for non-members at the

gate. Bernheim will be abuzz with all sorts of

fun as we explore insects and their relatives.

Join in the Parade of Bugs, have fun on an

Insect Safari, dare to Eat-A-Bug! and much

more! You can also pick out the perfect plants for your home garden at the Fall Plant

Sale. Bernheim Select™ trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials await their new home in

your fall landscape.

Quarter Moon Hike Saturday, Sept. 15 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at the Garden Pavilion.

The fee is $10 for Bernheim members; $12 for non-members. Registration and pay-

ment due by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the program by calling (502) 955-8512. Ages

8 and up. No pets allowed. Quarter Moon Hikes include a trek through Bernheim’s holly

collection, around Cedar and Holly Ponds to the Earth Measure sculpture, and into the

Big Prairie.



Schedule a Trip to Bernheim Forest this Fall Continued from previous page

An Introduction to Birding with Beckham Bird Club Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8:00

a.m.-noon at the Visitor Center. The fee is $15 for Bernheim members; $ for non-

members. Ages 10 and up. Half of proceeds will support Bernheim’s Golden Eagle Re-

search Project. If you have considered taking up birding or are just beginning, this pro-

gram is just for you! It begins with an indoor presentation of basics, including optics, field

guides and bird feeding, as well as an overview of birds you might encounter in the area.

Participants will then travel via caravan and on foot to join experienced birders from Lou-

isville’s Beckham Bird Club to look for birds at Bernheim.

Muddy Boots Play Group Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Wood-

land Pavilion (in Guerilla Hollow Area). The fee is $15 for Bernheim members; $20 for

non-members. Muddy Boots is a forest play group for children ages 3 – 6. Children enjoy

free play in the forest and self-directed exploration in an adventure under the trees and

around the woodland cabin. Using forest kindergarten and nature preschool as models,

program facilitators let children lead the way as they learn through play in all weather.

Children bring lunch, a water bottle and should be dressed for the weather. Snack is pro-

vided. Learn more at childrenatplaynetwork.com. Through generous support from PNC

Foundation.

Full “Harvest” Moon Hike Monday, Sept. 24 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Garden Pavil-

ion. The fee is $10 for Bernheim members; $12 for non-members. Ages eight and up. No

pets allowed. Part of Bernheim at Night, Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake

Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings,

and consider our cosmic connections.

Evening at Isacc’s: Summer Garden Supper Club Friday, Sept. 28 from 6:30-8:30

p.m. at Isaac’s Café Patio. The fee is $25 for Bernheim members; $30 for non-members.

Join us for an Evening at Isaac’s! The Edible Garden’s Summer bounty will be the back-

drop for an evening of food, fun and festivities. Enjoy live music, appetizers, a garden

tour, cooking demonstration and, of course, a wonderful supper. Don’t miss out on this

one of a kind experience to taste all that the summer garden has to offer.

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