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Meet the Staff
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For over three decades, Newport Adult Education has been an integral part of the Newport school system as well as the community. Elaine Kerley, Martha Parrott, Bonnie Thompson, Karen Riddle and Brenda Hall are the heart and backbone of the Learning Center's programs at Eighth and Columbia. From instruction to record keeping, the students always come first. The Newport staff is efficient, caring, encouraging, and willing to help students make things happen. Opportunities abound-don't miss the chance for a better future through Newport Adult Education.
Dayton Adult Learning Center and Family Literacy - When Kentucky combined Family Literacy with its already well-established Adult Education programs, Newport was fortunate to obtain such a great staff. They are a unique group of ladies with a variety of experiences who work well in all kinds of situations. For the last five years, they have successfully worked to build a solid and innovative program by going beyond the expected. Meet the group to be reckoned with-where there's a will, there's a way!
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Elaine Kerley
Elaine started as an instructor at the Adult Learning Center in 1990. In 1996 she became the Director. Elaine enjoys getting to know the students and watching their confidence grow as they become successful with their studies. She enjoys being involved in the community and traveling with her family.
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Martha Parrot
Martha is a proud graduate of this program. Her experience as a GED student is very helpful to our adult students. In sharing her experience she is able to make students feel more comfortable and therefore more ready to learn. Martha is also in charge of our attendance cards and makes lots of “We miss you, please come back” phone calls. Martha enjoys spending time with her family and with her “world’s-best” grandson. |
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Brenda Hall
Brenda was a substitute teacher by day and adult education assistant by night. She now works full time in our program. Brenda and Martha staff the evening program in Newport. Brenda also does follow-up phone calls and mailings. Brenda enjoys quilting and visiting with family in eastern Kentucky.
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Glenna Mullen
Glenna is the instructor at our Newport and CET centers. Glenna is a former social studies teacher and PACE instructor. Glenna enjoys working with the students to help them overcome any learning barrier. Glenna is an active member of her church. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her “world’s-best” grandchildren.
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Bonnie Thompson
Bonnie is our on-line enrollment expert. She enters the personal information and testing data of all our students ( over 1000). Bonnie helps students to improve their writing, math and reading skills at our Newport Center. Bonnie enjoys reading and traveling. She is the proud mother of our web master Greg.
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Nichole Kent-Cottongim
Nichole has been teaching in Dayton-Newport area since 1994 and is the coordinator of the Campbell County Family Literacy Program. Her excitement about Adult Education and Family Literacy is evident to anyone who asks her. Nichole has two boys, and loves to spend time with her family doing outdoor activities.
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Shelley Massey
Shellie Massy joined the staff of Newport Adult Learning Centers in 2000. The thing that makes Shellie stand out is she is also a graduate of the Dayton Adult Learning Center. She knows just what to say to a student who may be frustrated or discouraged with their studies to encourage them to continue.
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Tricia Rohe
Tricia has been working with the Campbell County Family Literacy Program as a Family Literacy Instructor for five years. Working with adults and their children on their educational goals is what motivates her. Tricia has two children that keep her busy when she is not at work.
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Jenny Helson
Jenny has been teaching in the Dayton-Newport area for 15 years. This is the start of her 5th school year with the Dayton Adult Learning Center. She enjoys seeing former students and their extended family members. When not at work Jenny is extremely busy with her 3 young sons and her Australian Sheppard.
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Susan Scott
Susan began teaching in our adult education centers in 2002. Before joining the staff, she worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, West Africa where she began her teaching career as an English and social studies teacher. She also traveled to Nicaragua with her husband to study the educational system. Susan thoroughly enjoys teaching math and delights in the accomplishments of her students. She is also an avid soccer fan as all three of her children participate in the sport. |
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Bonnie Spencer
Bonnie taught at Lincoln Elementary in Dayton, KY, for over 20 years. In 2000, she joined the Adult Education staff. Besides being an instructor at the Dayton center, she also does data entry for several of the sites. She enjoys church activities, reading, bicycling, and counted cross stitch.
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Karen Riddle
Karen has been passionate about books and education all her life. She is our latest acquisition to the Family Literacy Program, bringing with her experience in teaching both adults and children. Karen and her daughter enjoy imaginative play, bicycle riding, cooking, reading and nature hikes.
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Sue Kuhnell
Sue Kuhnell has been working for our Learning Center for over twenty years. She has been involved in helping thousands of students to earn their GEDs and is currently using her expertise at our Alexandria site. Sue gets a great deal of satisfaction from her job because many of her clients/students have continued on to earn employment or to further their educations in post-secondary education or other training.
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Margie Liggett
Margie Liggett has been around the Newport School system for many years. She joined the Adult Education staff in 2002. Margie is very helpful with all aspects of the GED program. When it comes to resumes, Margie can work magic by choosing the best words to describe any kind of work experience. |
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