Jr. Achievement of South Central KY - Volunteer & Teacher of the Year

Logan Co. Volunteer of the Year,
was recognized for volunteering in multiple classes each semester. Teachers who nominated him remarked on his upbeat and positive attitude and his ability to get to know each students name and individual interest. Templeman has impressed teachers with his organized teaching methods and his thorough Junior Achievement classroom presentations. Templeman has taught in both the elementary and middle school classroom setting and currently serves on the Logan County Junior Achievement Action Committee.

Logan Co. Teacher of the Year,
is a Freshman Academy teacher at Logan County High School. MacAllister was honored for not only enrolling all 10 of his freshman classes in Junior Achievement’s Careers with a Purpose program but for the way his various Junior Achievement volunteers have seen him work with his students. Volunteers who taught in MacAllister’s class all agreed that he treats his students with respect and gains each student’s respect in return. They felt that he truly believes in the potential that each of his students has and educates them on all the possibilities that life has to offer. JA Volunteers also agreed that learning seemed to be fun when MacAllister was teaching! Scot also serves as the Head Basketball coach for the Logan County High School girl’s team and has been the driving force behind a new countywide youth basketball league. His efforts are endless and this recognition is well deserved.

Warren Co. Volunteer of the Year,
has taught 11 Junior Achievement classes in the last three years in Bowling Green/Warren County elementary schools. Teachers commented that Toni is always flexible to the ever-changing school schedules and often volunteers to teach multiple classes so that more students get the opportunity to have Junior Achievement. Through her work with the Bowling Green Public Library, Toni incorporates the importance of reading and doing well in school with her classes and often visits her classrooms dressed in character from popular children's books. Toni always requests to go to schools that do not receive as much community or parent involvement as other schools might. She truly has each student's best interest at heart and understands the potential within each child. Toni serves on the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center where she is also a strong advocate for Junior Achievement other educational opportunities.

Warren Co. Teacher of the Year,
was honored for her impressive efforts as an elementary classroom teacher at Briarwood. For over 25 years, Connie has continually invited parents, volunteers, teaching students and organizations like Junior Achievement into her classroom to provide students with extra learning experiences. Former JA volunteers have said her classroom is always an inviting, structured, rewarding place to be in.

Throughout the years, she has given love, respect and admiration to her students and maintains a high level of respect by all who know her. Junior Achievement is extremely proud to work with teachers like Ms. Peterie.

Junior Achievement presented its highest honor, the Junior Achievement Impact Award, to Bluegrass Cellular.

The Impact Award is presented annually to an individual or an organization that has exemplified outstanding support and service to Junior Achievement and its mission. Bluegrass Cellular currently sponsors Hoopfest and Penguin Plunge, two fundraisers for Junior Achievement. Julie Huntsman with Bluegrass Cellular also serves on the Junior Achievement Board of Directors and teaches volunteers regularly in the classroom, along with several of her co-workers.

Past Recipients

Volunteer Of The Year
consistently teaches numerous classes a semester and is always punctual in her visits, keeping the students interested and involved during her JA lessons. She builds great rapport with the students and is always remembered as being very personable with the class and teacher. Part of being an effective volunteer is being flexible with students, their needs and various abilities and Tonya does just that. She brings outside materials to enhance the lessons, which gives the extra connection to the “real world.” JA volunteers like her, bridge the gap between business and education by preparing students for life beyond school.

Teacher Of The Year
Steve, an elementary teacher at Lost River, was honored for his dedication and commitment to Junior Achievement in his classroom. Former JA volunteers have said his classroom is a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for volunteers year after year. Mr. Sanders truly understands in and believes in the value of having his student’s exposed to the Junior Achievement curriculum. He demonstrates the true character of a caring teacher by remaining in the classroom during the Junior Achievement lessons so that he may actively relate the classes’ current schoolwork to the material that is being presented.

Junior Achievement Impact Award
Junior Achievement presented its highest honor, the Junior Achievement Impact Award, to Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation. The Impact Award is presented annually to an individual or an organization who has exemplified outstanding support and service to Junior Achievement and its mission. Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation supports JA through pro bono promotion for every event, volunteer support on the board of directors and special events and provides office space for Junior Achievement in Glasgow.