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WKEC KYAE

January 2025

WKEC KYAEJanuary 2025

KYAE Mission Statement

Our mission is to work with Kentuckians to improve their quality of life through education, training, and employment so they can care for themselves and their families and help their communities and the state’s economies expand and thrive.

Check out what's new!!

Investing in your substitute teachers

Equip your substitute teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the classroom. This training is designed to ensure both substitutes and students have a meaningful and effective experience in your school.

Educate & Elevate

Just the Facts

28 million adults lack the basic digital skills needed to use a computer, yet most are using computers every day on the job educateandelevate.org/elevatedigitalequity

Empowering Paraeducators

Call WKEC Adult Education today to explore training options for your paraeducators. These programs are perfect for NTI and PD days, helping to enhance classroom success.

WKEC Adult Education Awards Night 2024

Dixon Library ~ November 19, 2024

GED Graduates

Students from Crittenden, Union, and Webster Counties were recognized for earning their GED, celebrating their hard work and dedication to achieving this significant milestone in their educational journey.

Keynote Speaker

Gretchen Wetzel, Executive Director of West Kentucky Educational Cooperative, shared heartfelt words about the success of each student, celebrating their achievements and offering inspiring words of wisdom for their future endeavors.

WKEC Adult Education Employees

WKEC Adult Education shines bright at the Awards Night, recognizing the impact made towards empowering our communities through education and support.

Murray State University ~ November 21, 2024

GED Graduates

Students from Ballard, Calloway, Lyon, and Marshall Counties were recognized for earning their GED, celebrating their hard work and dedication to achieving this significant milestone in their educational journey.

Making gains towards academic success

A student from Lyon County was recognized for her academic success in making progress towards earning her GED.

IET Recognition at Awards Night

Three Chapel Hill Head Start employees earning their Child Development Associate Credential and three Union County School employees earning their KY Paraeducator Credential were recognized, demonstrating outstanding dedication to their profession.

Chapel Hill CDA Recognition

Chapel Hill CDA Recognition

Chapel Hill CDA Recognition

KY Paraeducator Credential Recognition

KY Paraeducator Credential Recognition

KY Paraeducator Credential Recognition

Community Involvement Recognition at Awards Night

Community Partners are the backbone of our success in adult education. Their collaboration, support, and shared vision empower us to provide life-changing opportunities for learners, helping to build stronger individuals, families, and communities. Together, we build a bridge to the future.

Chapel Hill Head Start

Webster County Schools

Crittenden County Fiscal Court

Lifeline Recovery Center

Marshall County Schools

10 Counties Served

We have new locations for our Ballard and Hickman County Connections Points. Thank you to Ballard County Extension and Hickman County Extension for sharing your space with us.

WKEC Director of Adult Education

As Director of Adult Education, Tina provides leadership and direction to each of the 10 counties served by WKEC Adult Education. She ensures that each center and connection point provides high-quality instruction that is designed to reach individuals at their current level. She also collaborates with businesses to form partnerships enabling employees to upskill their education and performance abilities.

Email: tina.peery@wkec.org
Website: www.mywestkyged.com
Location: 1308 Chestnut Street, Murray, KY, USA
Phone: 270-809-6872

WKEC ADULT EDUCATION OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Chrissy is available to meet with your business or organization to discuss WKEC Adult Education services and how we can partner together to benefit adults in your community.

Email: chrissy.bush@wkec.org
Website: www.mywestkyged.com
Phone: 270-339-7598

WKEC ADULT EDUCATION COLLEGE & CAREER NAVIGATOR (Ballard/Hickman/Fulton/Calloway/Marshall/Lyon/Livingston)

Melissa is available to meet with adult students in Ballard, Hickman, Fulton, Calloway, Marshall, Lyon, and Livingston Counties to provide guidance and assistance towards a preferred postsecondary or career pathway by developing strategies to help students overcome barriers.

Email: melissa.willoughby@wkec.org
Website: www.mywestkyged.com
Phone: 270-562-2110

WKEC Adult Education College & Career Navigator (Crittenden/Union/Webster)

Antonette is available to meet with adult students in Crittenden, Union, and Webster Counties to provide guidance and assistance towards a preferred postsecondary or career pathway by developing strategies to help students overcome barriers.

Email: antonette.houchins@wkec.org
Website: www.mywestkyged.com
Phone: 270-639-7332

Click Here to Connect with WKEC Adult Education
If you have questions or would like for WKEC Adult Education to attend your event, please complete the attached Google Form. You may also send questions to chrissy.bush@wkec.org.

INVITE ADULT EDUCATION TO YOUR NEXT MEETING.

Chrissy Bush

WKEC Adult Education Outreach Specialist

Email: chrissy.bush@wkec.org
Website: www.mywestkyged.com
Phone: 270-339-7598

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