
KVEC Food Show 2026
What a Food Show! On April 30th, KVEC brought together 11 vendors, food service directors from across our 28 member districts, and a group of
Hello Everyone! I am the Statewide Educational Resource Center on Deafness Outreach Consultant for the area. If you have a question about working with deaf/hard of hearing students I’m a free resource for you in the area. You can contact me at [email protected]
Andrew is the man behind the scenes making everyone’s job so much easier. Thank you, Andrew
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For those who have not yet met our Technology Ninjas
Andrew is one of three talented young men who will be working with ARI. We are fortunate to have Andrew Castle. Jeff Coots and Johnny Belcher in the ARI team.
Glad to know that this training is being videotaped so we can all share the knowledge.
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Yes I wanted to be there today with my staff but I needed to take my son to UK
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Abbie is this the STEM Fellows? It looks like they are engaged and using technology. This looks great.
Yes. Katrina had a full hose today. The excitement was contagious!
There are at least 3 significant ARI events going on today. Will Kayatin is leading a meeting with MSU faculty and staff in preparation for their involvement in PETLL this year. Katrina Slone is leading a group focused on STEM in the region. Kelli Thompson is leading a group focused on STARS (Students Transforming Appalachia with Real Solutions).…Read More
I am currently sitting in the STARS introduction and can’t wait to see how my students take hold of this idea of Community Problem Solving and run with it!
Yes. I came in a bit ago and just wanted to stay. Sherri let know what your thoughts are at the end of the day.
Not only this but there are so many other initiatives that are going on in the schools right now due to the ARI grant. Can you imagine what impact this grant will have in the next four years on the students in eastern Kentucky.
I would love to hear what some of our students had to say and their ideas following today’s session with Kelli. How do they envision STARS helping them, there peers and their communities?

What a Food Show! On April 30th, KVEC brought together 11 vendors, food service directors from across our 28 member districts, and a group of

Students at schools across eastern Kentucky took home fifteen wins at the 2026 Student Technology Leadership Program state championship including two top statewide awards, a
Heather is a great resource and an advocate for all students. Take her up on her offer!