Hear from our Elevate Academy Alumni!
Sarah Beth Brigance | Simpson County Schools
Numeracy Counts Cohort Candidate
"The rank change process has felt very manageable and encouraging because of the strong support and realistic expectations built into the program ... The structure, guidance, and steady pacing have made it feel very doable. It’s been a really positive experience to be able to grow professionally while still feeling
supported both at work and at home."
​​
-Laura Poindexter | Numeracy Counts Cohort Candidate
Hopkins County Schools
.png)
“Elevate not only strengthens your teaching skills but also inspires confidence, creativity, and reflection in your practice. It’s a program where you feel seen, valued, and supported. It’s a place that encourages you to take risks, try new strategies, and become the best educator you can be. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any teacher ready to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact in their classroom.”
​
-Kaitlyn Adams | Numeracy Counts Cohort Candidate
Paintsville Independent Schools
.png)
"My favorite thing about Elevate Academy was the flexibility to focus my learning on an area I chose and then receive trainings that were actually useful. I didn't spend a lot of money on a textbook I would never use again or spend hours sitting in a class that didn't do anything to improve my teaching. My experience has been invaluable, and I would highly recommend this route opposed to other more traditional rank change programs. I was able to learn and apply the knowledge gained in real time with my students."
-Jamie Putman | Open Enrollment Candidate
Muhlenberg County Public Schools
%20-%20Jamie%20Putman_edited.png)
"The teacher choice is refreshing and rewarding. The experience has improved my own ability to assess student learning and provided me with strategies to know how to address and overcome learning obstacles for my students."
​
-Samantha Huffman | Open Enrollment Candidate
Barren County Schools
"I have loved that the work I do is authentic and beneficial to my classes at school. It's not busy work but real world applications. It's helped me to become a better teacher and look at what I need to improve upon . . . I am so happy that I took the route that I did and enrolled in the program at GRREC. It was the smartest decision I could have made as a teacher."
-Stephanie Butler | Open Enrollment Candidate
Cumberland County School District
"It isn't 'extra' work. Instead, it allows me to focus on specific areas in my classroom and turn those
weaknesses into strengths. This program has helped me to become more focused and become a better teacher."​
​
-Keri Beth Turner | Open Enrollment Candidate
Monroe County Schools
_edited.png)