KATHY FELTY

19134 Pine Valley Drive

Rush, KY 41168

(606) 928-5131 (606) 922-2211

EDUCATION and TRAINING

  • 1996-200843 Graduate Hours Morehead State UniversityUndeclared
  • 20005 Quarter HoursOhio University Equine Studies
  • 1981-1983Rank IMorehead State UniversitySecondary Ed
  • 1973-1976MAMorehead State UniversitySecondary Ed
  • 1971-1973BAMorehead State UniversityHistory/

Pol. Science

  • 1969-1970Ashland Community College
  • 1965-1969Boyd County High School
  • 1977Lifetime Teaching Certification (Grades 7-12 Social Studies)
  • 2004Discipline with Dignity: Beyond Behavior Battles Training
  • 2003Living Leadership Seminar
  • 2002-2005Harassment in the Workplace Training
  • 2001Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board Effective Instructional Leadership for Certified Intern Teacher Observer in KTIP
  • 2001 Student Performance Standards Training
  • 2001Conference on Capacity Building and Collaboration/Stephen Covey—“Lessons in Leadership and Courage”
  • 2001 Brain-Compatible Learning Institute—“Quantum Learning Strategies: Innovative Teaching, Brain Compatible Learning and Learning Styles”
  • 2000Applebaum Training Institute—“Succeeding with Angry Students”
  • 1999Curriculum Management Audit Training
  • 1996-2007College Board AP (Advanced Placement) Training and Updates (European History, US History, World History, Psychology)
  • 1993-2008Writing Portfolio Scoring Training and Annual Updates
  • 2007Blackboard Basics
  • 2008High Schools That Work

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 2009-2011Kentucky Christian UniversityAdjunct Professor
  • 2007-2011Ashland Community and Technical CollegeAdjunct Professor
  • 2000-2007Administrative Office of the CourtsJudicial Clerk
  • 1997-2011Administrative Office of the CourtsTeen Court Supervisor
  • 1982-2011Boyd County High SchoolTeacher/Social Studies Dept./

Chair/Guidance Counselor

  • 1974-1982Catlettsburg Junior HighTeacher
  • 1973-1974Boyd County Public SchoolsSubstitute Teacher
  • 1970-1976Helton’s HardwareClerk
  • 1969Garden Motor CourtWaitress

  1. Significant Accomplishments

1. Mock Trial Coach1988-2008

Regional Champions 1988, 1990, 1992, 2007 State Runner-ups 1988, 1990

Mock Trial is a law-related educational program sponsored jointly by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Kentucky Bar Association. Students compete in the roles of attorneys and witnesses. I have coached approximately 200 students.

2. Teen Court Coordinator1998-2008

Teen Court is a program sponsored by the Administrative Office of the Courts based on the influence of positive peer pressure with juvenile offenders. A district judge presides over all sessions of court. Students who have received training serve as attorneys, clerks, bailiffs and jury members. Juveniles who have pled guilty are referred to teen court for a constructive sentence that I then supervise for compliance. Approximately seventy juvenile offenders have participated in Teen Court and more than 200 members from five area high schools.

3. Kentucky Teacher Internship Program1985-2008

I was originally trained to mentor beginning teachers using the Florida method. After the initiation of KERA, I as trained in the KTIP program and have recertified as required. I have served as a resource teacher for thirteen interns.

4. Student Teacher Supervisor1992-2004 I have supervised seven student teachers from Morehead State University and one from Marshall University.

5. School Based Decision Making Council1995, 1997-2007

I served on the SBDM Council for eleven years and Vice Chair 1997-2007. During my tenure, I chaired the selection committee to recommend the hiring of two principals. I received training each year as required by state law through the Kentucky Association of School Councils.

6. Jury Education Task Force2005

I served on a task force appointed by then Supreme Court of Kentucky Chief Justice Joseph Lambert and chaired by Justice James Keller. Along with other members we developed a training packet on jury education. I supervised five students in producing the training video.

7. Component Manager1997-2008

I have served as a component manager in developing the schools Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and Implementation and Impact checks. I have chaired committees to disaggregate test data, curriculum and cultural audits, surveys, etc. to determine the schools needs, prioritize resources, and develop strategies to promote academic achievement.

8. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools2001-2009

I have received training in the standards for SACS accreditation.

Recently I served on a SACS review team at Montgomery County High School in Mt. Sterling, KY and a district accreditation team for Cumberland County in TN.

9. 2004Qualified as a highly qualified High School Social Studies teacher as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act.

  1. 2005 Superintendent Search Screening Committee

I was selected by teachers in the school district to serve on this committee to screen applications and recommend top candidates to the Board of Education for interviews to fill a vacancy in the Superintendent’s position.

11. 2003Served on the Board Policy Committee to Address Field Trips and Chaperones.

12. 2003Served on the Board of Education’s Committee for Study/Revision of Extra-Service Salary Schedule.

13. 2003American Psychological Association Education Directorate

I participated in a workshop sponsored by the American Psychological Association and the Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools on “Introducing Students to Psychology: Teaching Tips and Strategies for the High School Classroom.”

14. 2003-2004Kentucky Department of Education Commonwealth Accountability Testing System Kentucky Core Content Test Item Development

I was a member of the Content Advisory Committee to develop test items for the Social Studies portion of the CATS assessment.

15. 2003-2006Extended School Services (ESS) Coordinator for Boyd County High School. I supervised approximately twenty teachers and was administrator for summer school sessions. I also was approved for a daytime waiver to employee instructors for remedial reading and math. Each year more than 200 students participated.

16. 2001-2005Certified Sick Bank Committee

I was elected by the certified staff in the district to serve on the committee that granted or denied requests for additional sick days from the bank.

17. 2000-2007Renaissance Faire

I planned and directed a Renaissance Faire for the school district. Students from the various content areas presented relevant demonstrations from the Renaissance era.

18. 2002District Consolidated Planning Committee

District Strategic Plan Team

I was selected by my peers to represent the high school on this committee to develop the district’s plan.

19. 1983-2001Kentucky Junior Historical Society

I served as school sponsor for this club. Membership averaged 30 students each year. We attended the state convention and I had students qualify and compete at National History Day in 1983, 1986, and 1992.

20. 2000I was a member of the Instructional Framework Committee for the Boyd County School District. I participated in the district’s curriculum audit.

21. 1996-2008 Quick Recall Coach for Boyd County High School

I was certified as a coach and official for this academic competition. In 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2002 I coached teams that qualified at Marshall University’s SCORES competition to compete at the National Quiz Bowl Tournament.

  1. 1996-2011 Advanced Placement Teacher

I have taught AP European History, AP United States History, AP

World History, and AP Psychology. My students have demonstrated competency with a good percentage receiving college credit through the testing program.

23. 2007-2011 Dual Credit program with Ashland Community College and Technical Center and Adjunct Professor at Kentucky Christian College.

I taught HIS 108 (US to 1865) and HIS 109 (US since 1865) for high school and college credit and Intro to Sociology at KCU.

24. 2000Chairman of Peer Review Board/Grievance Committee

25. 1999Elected in district-wide election to serve on the Certified

Employees’ Evaluation appeals Panel.

26. 1996-2011Credit Recovery Coordinator

I work with the counseling office and administration to provide opportunities for credit recovery through correspondence courses and an on-line curriculum offered through Novel Stars. This service is provided to current students, transfer students and adults who failed to meet requirements for a diploma

27. 1995-2004Travel Abroad Sponsor

I organized and chaperoned trips to Europe for students and adults.

28. 1975-1992National Junior Beta Club/Beta Club Sponsor

I was the sponsor at the middle school and high school levels. I checked grades for eligibility and monitored grades for probation, and chaperoned students who attended the state conventions. Each year the membership averaged 50+.

29. 1993-1999, 2005-2008, 2009-2011Senior Class Sponsor.

In this position I was responsible for conducting class elections, supervising the selection of class shirts and all other activities, producing the Talent Show, and planning and directing graduation. Each class had approximately 200 students.

  1. 1996 Conrad Feltner Memorial Award

The UK Extension Council grants this award to adult 4-H

volunteers for outstanding service as a leader.

31. 1961-1965Regional winner and participated at the state level in Bible

Sword Drills.

B.Presentations

1. 2007, 2010Social Studies MethodsMorehead State University

I presented an informative session to students enrolled in the Social Studies Methods class on the issue of developing out-of-content writing pieces for inclusion in public school students’ writing portfolios.

  1. 2004 Marzano Strategies

I presented a session on using Marzano strategies in the classroom

to Boyd County High School Resource Teachers and their interns.

3. 2001Parent University

I presented a lecture on the cross curriculum collaboration in planning and presenting a Renaissance or similar festival as part of a series of lectures on “Lifelong Advantages of Arts in Education.”

4. 2001Leadership Institute

I presented a workshop at the Leader Schools Leadership Institute held in Washington, D.C. on the topic “Meeting Standards through Service-Learning.” Participation was a result of co-authoring a $100,000 grant that BCHS subsequently received.

5. 2000Kentucky Teen Court Conference

Led a breakout group for coordinators on strategies for diversions and using community resources.

6. 2000National Youth Court Center

I was a participant in the Special Training Session, “Conflict Resolution Skills for Youth Courts” in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

7. 2000-2001Conducted workshops on Test Skills and Preparing for the ACT for students at Boyd County High School.

8. 2000-2005Close Up Coordinator

9. 1999 American Probation and Parole Association

I organized a group of students to present a mock hearing and participated in a panel discussion on “Implementing and Enhancing Teen Court Programs” at a seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio.

10. 1996How To Implement KERA in the Classroom through the use of Learning Styles

Along with a colleague, I presented the above in-service session for professional development to faculty members at Boyd County High School.

11. 2001-2008Conducted sessions on “Succeeding in High School” for incoming freshmen and their parents.

  1. Publications

1. In 2005 I participated on a task force that developed a curriculum for jury studies. The final product was a multi-chapter volume entitled, “The American Jury—Democracy by the Dozen.”

2. “Reading to Write” --collaborated with other teachers to publish a book of lesson plans to incorporate reading and writing in the classroom.

  1. Honors and Awards

1. 2008Boyd County Public Schools Hall of Fame

I was selected by a committee of peers to receive this honor in recognition of commitment and service toward promoting educational opportunities for all students in Boyd County Public Schools.

2. 2008Owens R. Meadors Chapter, Order of DeMolay Outstanding Educator for Boyd County

I was selected by members of the Ashland Area DeMolay for this recognition for educational excellence and efforts to improve my

community and school.

3. 2005, 2002Law Related Education Award of Achievement

I was selected twice by the Kentucky Court of Justice to receive this award based on a demonstration of a dedication for the establishment of both comprehension and respect for the fundamental principles that underlie our constitutional democracy.

4. 2003Governor’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service

2002Harry J. Cowherd Award for Center Excellence

As a member of the Advisory Council for the Boyd County Youth Service Center, I was included in the center’s recognitions for excellence.

5. 2001, 2002Outstanding Educator Award presented by the Governor’s Scholars Program

5. 2000Nominated for the American Lawyers Auxiliary Law-Related Teacher of the Year Award.

6. 1999Wal-Mart/SAM’S Club Teacher of the Year

7. 1998Honorary member of FFA/Certificate of Appreciation for dedicated service from the Big Sandy River Region FFA

8. 1998, 2001Nominated for the Ashland Teacher Achievement Award

9. 1986, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2004 Nominated by students for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

  1. Career Memberships

NRTANational Retired Teachers Association

KRTAKentucky Retired Teachers Association

BCRTABoyd County Retired Teachers Association

NEANational Education Association

KEAKentucky Education Association

BEABoyd County Education Association

NCSSNational Council for Social Studies

F. Community Service

2011 Appointed to Boyd County District Board for Extension

2006UK Cooperative Extension Service30-Year Service Award

2004Boyd County Cooperative Extension Council President

1998-2008 Teen Court Coordinator

1999Member of the 32ndJudicial Nominating Commission

1974-2011Sponsor/Board Member for 4-H Community Service Club

2000-2002Scorekeeper for the Horse Bowl competition at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup

1990-1999Northeastern Ky. Quarter Horse AssociationI served as Points

Secretary, Youth Advisor and President. This organization conducted

horse shows, including register shows through the American Quarter

Horse Association, and raised funds to send a youth team to compete

at the All-American Quarter Horse Show in Columbus, Ohio. During

this time I worked with more than 100 youths.

1989 State coach for the Horse Bowl team’s participation at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup

1961-2008Member of Rush Baptist Church, Cannonsburg Baptist Church,

Rose Hill Baptist Church and Garner Baptist Church. I have led the Girls Auxiliary, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes, played the piano, sung in the choir, and participated and facilitated Bible Study classes and many other activities.

1991-2008Santa’s Workshop—I have assisted in repairing and acquiring toys

for needy children. The Youth Service Center oversaw distribution.