Mandy Perez, 5th grade teacher at Crittenden County Elementary School, is among 15 Kentucky public school educators who have been named to the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Teachers Advisory Council (TAC) for the 2024-2025 school year. Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher shared the announcement late last month.
The council is designed to improve Kentucky’s educational landscape by providing the commissioner of education with direct input from classrooms. Bridging the gap between policy and practice, TAC was created to advise the commissioner on educational priorities so students of the Commonwealth are well-prepared for any career they choose.
“As we strive to shape the future of Kentucky’s education, the voices of our educators are crucial,” Fletcher said. “I’m excited to continue working with this council to build an improved school system that teachers are proud of--one that involves being ‘all in’ to ensure every student has the skills he or she needs for a successful future.”
Perez, named Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year in 2023, is one of eight returning teachers to the council.