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Clark teacher honored for civic leadership

March 22, 2011|By Bob Flynn | The Winchester Sun

James Mann/jmann@winchestersun.com

Hannah McClure Elementary School first-grade teacher Kathy Miller has been recognized by Kentucky’s Office of Secretary of State for her work with her students.

Miller was given the 10th Regional Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award during half-time of the George Rogers Clark basketball game in the Sweet 16 March 18 in Rupp Arena.

The award recognizes a teacher, school administrator, educational leader, legislator or community organization leader who has made notable contributions toward promoting or implementing civic learning to prepare students to be engaged responsible citizens.

Miller and her students began a recycling program at the school and in the community to benefit the Clark County Homeless Coalition and the Ronald McDonald House.

The students placed green recycling bins in several locations around the school. They also painted trash cans that were placed in businesses around town, which were also brought to the school when they were filled to be recycled.

Students also collected pull tabs from aluminum cans to be recycled and placed a large jar in the front foyer of the school to collect change, both of which go to the Ronald McDonald House
Secretary of State Elaine Walker called Miller an inspiration for her work.

“Her students made a tremendous impact in the community with their recycling program. This program has given the students motivation to make a positive change in Winchester and the ownership in the community to do so” said Walker. “As we work to raise and educate the next generation of leaders, it is teachers like Ms. Miller that should be an inspiration to us all.”

Hannah McClure Principal Kathy Howard said the program benefited more than just the students.

“I’m very proud of Kathy and her students and what they’re doing. She is helping her students to be aware of the need to recycle and be green as well as teaching them the importance of being a part of the community,” said Howard. “Not only that, she has the adults involved with the project, both in the school and out in the community, and helping to make everyone more aware of the homeless problem in the community.”

The recycling program has been so successful, Howard said, it won’t just be a one year deal, but continue on at the school to help the Homeless Coalition in the future.

Contact Bob at bflynn@winchestersun.com.

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