What do you get when you mix inquiry-based learning with play-based learning? Playful Inquiry! Jen, Amy and I led today's @OVECky PD and enjoyed the laughter and learning with and from our participants! #AllinKY #KYILN #UnitedWeLearnKY #ItsNextYearAlready

Joy in motion! Fairdale OVEC Head Start students enjoying playtime in the sunshine. Outdoor play is a key part of growing & learning! ☀️

JJ Spaun said he started today going to CVS at 3 a.m. because his daughter was throwing up. Ended it winning the U.S. Open on Father’s Day. Maybe the most dad life Sunday of all time.

Congratulations Amelia Lyons! ✨ Amelia received the Core Recognition Award of the Month for the values of Cohesiveness & Adaptability!

OVEC in partnership with U of L had the great privilege to celebrate 10 Aspiring Leaders from 5 districts as they finished a 6-month leadership cohort. 3 of them will be serving as new principals this fall. #buildingleaders

Kick off your teaching journey with confidence! This dynamic professional development session is designed to equip new teachers with essential strategies for a successful start. ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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OVEC is excited to launch our CEO II Numeracy Rank Change for K–5 teachers. The program empowers you to impact learning fostering vibrant mathematical thinking while earning rank change! Complete the interest form at bit.ly/444gT2s

I loved today’s visit to Pleasure Ridge Park Head Start/Early Head Start! Because #ItsNextYearAlready, @OVECky is… Hiring- apply.appone.com/job/684c6cb2a6… and Enrolling- ovecheadstart.org/program-applic… Help spread the word!

Check it out, teachers! A math-focused rank change program with coaching and mentoring from @OVECky experts ⬇️

OVEC’s Option 7 program is now supporting 9 dedicated participants who are earning certification while teaching in our districts. With strong wraparound support, we’re building a sustainable teacher pipeline. We are investing in the future of education-1 teacher at a time.

As we wrapped up the school year, I adopted #ItsNextYearAlready as my summer mantra. I’ve learned so much in 2025 already, and @OVECky has exciting opportunities to apply our learning in 2025-2026.

Congratulations LaKaii Hedges! ✨ LaKaii received the Core Recognition Award of the Month for the value of Trust. Some kind words from her peers, "LaKaii finds ways to boost staff morale on a daily basis. She also demonstrates passion for her work everyday!" Congratulations 🎉

Congrats to North Bullitt principal Kristi Lynch on her well deserved selection as Kentucky Assn of School Adm. building level Administrator of the Year!

Thank you Kentucky Assn of School Adm. for an amazing conference experience! So proud of @OVECky districts and their leadership in the state!!!