A10 • SCHOOL NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS HENRY COUNTY LOCAL • MARCH 14, 2012

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McClain-CootsAmanda McClain and Mark Coots announce their

engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ann Lear and James McClain.

The groom-elect is the son of Genie and Pip Coots, Shelbyville.

The wedding will take place at 2 p.m. on September 15, 2012. The location of the wedding is yet to be determined.

ENGAGEMENT

RaderElisa Marie Mathis and Melvin Patrick Rader were

united in marriage at 3 p.m. February 25, 2012 at Misty Valley Wedding Chapel. Sharon Daily officiated the cer-emony.

The bride is the daughter of Darlene Spradling, Louisville and the late David Turner. She was given in marriage by her thee sons, Cody, Cameron and Caleb. She is a graduate of Henry County High School and is employed by Citizens Union Bank.

The groom is the son of Bud and Debbi Waski of Louisville and Melvin Rader, Defoe. His three sons served as best man, Clayton, Trent and Quin Rader. He is a graduate of Henry County High School and is employed as a lineman with Kentucky Utilities.

WEDDING

EHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

SUBMITTED BY CARA PUCKETT

Senior Samantha Jennings: Jennings’ teachers say she is a very productive student and always on top of things. She is a great help to everyone in the class, and a great leader in the mentoring program too, especially working with with the CBI students and coffee cart project. Sami Jo is a member of Senior Beta, ag club, art club, Latin club and the student technology leadership program. She works as a mentor for the elementary and for the special education department. She also volunteers at the Henry Country Humane Society, building them elevated dog and cat beds, as well as providing care for animals and fostering a puppy seized from a puppy mill in Henry County. Sami Jo plans on pursuing a career as a veterinar-ian, starting with a pre-vet program at Lindsey Wilson College. Junior Rebecca Spreitzer: Though teachers say she is quiet, they agree that Becky’s organization and ideas are key to the juniors’ activities. She is a member of YoCo and is class president this year. Becky is a member of Pep club, ag club, Spanish club, Senior Beta and student council. She also participates in academic team, varsity volleyball, volunteers for the booster club and at her church, and videotapes for the football team. Becky plans to join the Army and specialize in military intelligence and then go to college to major in public speaking and business. Sophomore Ethan Cornett: Ethan’s teachers said he has been helping his classmates recently. He is a very good student and takes lead on projects. Ethan plans to be a filmmaker and has started his own production company, which has created many short features. His talents have not gone unnoticed as he was accepted into the Oldham County School of the Arts where he works on his filmmaking skills. He also serves as editor and director in the Eminence High Film Class. Ethan has also attained his black belt in Kung Fu and is now helping teach class. He volunteers to help many elderly tenants in the Valley of the Wind Apartments. Freshman Jessica Baker: Teachers claim that Jessica would do anything asked of her. She never complains, always keeps a positive attitude, and treats everyone with respect. Jessica always comes to class prepared and stays on task. Jessica is involved in the drama club and Jr. Beta. She loves to play soccer and volunteer at the Shelby County Humane Society. She has also raised money for Kosairs Children’s Hospital. She plans to go to college to study journalism or drama.

SUBMITTEDDawn Haywood, the CEO

of Student Engagement Trust visited with staff and students from Eminence Independent Schools for two days in February.

In addition to her work with Student Engagement Trust and partnering with schools through-out England, India, Africa and Malaysia, Haywood has spent the past six years working alongside Sebastian Coe, chair of London’s 2012 Olympic Organizing Committee. In large part due to Haywood’s influ-ence the planning for the 2012 London Games has included young people at every step.

The partnership began when Berry and Coffee along with Steve Frommeyer began a series of Skype ses-sions with Haywood to col-

laborate a professional devel-opment session modeled after the work Haywood had done with some of England’s academies. Not long after the second planning session, Haywood offered to lead the sessions herself during a U.S. visit in February. Haywood first met with the Eminence V.O.I.C.E. team, a group of teacher leaders dedicat-ed to innovative practice, to discuss innovative ideas England’s top academies are trying. “Meeting with Ms. Haywood helped Eminence move from focusing on best practice to ‘next practice,’” teacher Stephanie Barrows said.

Haywood led staff through the analysis of the MyVoice survey students took in fall in order to pin-point a few areas the staff felt needed action. She com-plimented the staff on their

courage to ask students what areas needed improvement in the school, but warned them “not to let students off the hook when it comes to solving the issues.” Haywood encouraged the staff to involve students as partners in school improve-ment.

Haywood also met with 21 student leaders who will form Eminence’s Student Aspirations Team. Haywood encouraged the students to be both “dreamers and doers.” Students were trained to conduct inter-views with their peers and to develop action plans based on the survey data and the interviews. “This is impor-tant because it’s dealing with major issues in school and it’s not the teachers doing it. It’s the students,” Abbie Stivers said.

Shelby Dees said she was

excited and inspired to bring change to the school sys-tem.

The students won’t be alone in their work. “How would you like to partner with academies in London to collaboratively solve problems?” Haywood asked the students. Students will use Skype to partner with students in England to dis-cuss student aspirations and school improvement.

Superintendent Buddy Berry is excited about what the collaboration could mean for the district. “Our work with Ms. Haywood has lead to an international part-nership that will enrich all involved,” he said. “We feel that this makes Eminence more than a regional leader, but an international one as well.”

British educator visits Eminence schools, works with staff & students