MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Kinney's first school visits

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Media Advisory


Media Contact: Toni Konz Tatman

Chief Communications Officer

Office: (502) 564-2000, ext. 4602
Toni.Tatman@education.ky.gov

Advisory 23-336

 

Oct. 24, 2023


MEDIA AVAILABILITY: First school visits for Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney on Oct. 26-27

Who:

  • Robin Fields Kinney, Interim Commissioner of Education 

What:

Kinney will be speaking to students about KDE initiatives such as United We Learn during an assembly in two different schools for the first time as interim commissioner. 

The Kentucky Board of Education named Robin Kinney as interim commissioner of education during a special meeting on Sept. 14. She previously served as an associate commissioner in the Office of Finance and Operations for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).

United We Learn is Kentucky's for the future of public education in the Commonwealth. This vision builds around three big ideas: creating a more vibrant experience for every student, encouraging innovation in our schools – especially when it comes to assessment, and creating a bold new future for Kentucky’s schools through collaboration with our communities.

When:

The assembly in Bowling Green will begin promptly at 10 a.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 26. Media should arrive at the building no later than 9:45 p.m. CT so we can escort you and ensure we begin on time.

The assembly in Lexington will begin promptly at 9 a.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 27. Media should arrive at the building no later than 8:45 a.m. ET so we can escort you and ensure we begin on time.

Where:           

  • Bowling Green on Oct. 26 at Jennings Creek Elementary, 2617 Russellville Road
  • Lexington on Oct. 27 at Carter G. Woodson Academy, 2000 Winchester Road