Chief Executive Officer - Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative

Joined February 2013
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Ready to earn your teaching certification and make a difference in Kentucky classrooms? The CKEC Teacher Certification Institute (TCI) Option 7 Program, in partnership with Campbellsville University, is now accepting candidates for the Fall 2026 Cohort!
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Horacio Sanchez @ResiliencyInc was fantastic today at Central Kentucky EDUCON! As always, he delivered a Master Class in how our brains and bodies work, coupled with practical tips to help educators support our kids! #CKYEDUCON2026 @CKYEC
Day 2 wisdom worth sitting with from Horacio Sanchez. 💚
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When you read, inner speech is activated in your brain as if you are talking, even adjusting tone to match the text. More importantly, inner speech reflects emotions that change your brain chemistry, aiding comprehension. The Neuroscience of Reading on June 11, EDUCON 2026.
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Inspiring keynote today by @casas_jimmy at @CKYEC’s Central KY EDUCON! Truly one of the best I’ve heard. Practical, down to earth, real talk about how we (the adults) shape the culture of the school to get the absolute best out of ourselves and our students! #CKYEDUCON2026
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Kentucky education leaders continue to share their expertise with the nation at #COSSBA2026 - Covington Ind. board member Hannah Edelen presents on trauma informed ecosystems and Central Ky. Educational Coop officials David Morris and David Young teach about systems for success.
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Great insight here. Staying power for high-performing schools is rare, but it is possible. Established expectations for “the way we do things around here”, a focus on implementing those expectations, & avoiding new fads are crucial. Excellent work by @rpondiscio.
If you had to predict whether a high-performing school would still be going strong ten years from now, what would you look for? I would *not* be persuaded by a charismatic principal or superstar teachers. open.substack.com/pub/thenex…
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Check out my interview with Horacio @ResiliencyInc! It was fascinating. A must-listen for teachers and admins. Horacio will be the keynote on June 11 at @CKYEC EDUCON! Register at CKEC.org/educon.
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New episode alert 🚨 Cultivating Culture with Jimmy Casas I had a great time talking with “Culturize” author and school leadership expert @casas_jimmy. Links are below: YouTube  youtu.be/CpAONhqsgr8 Spotify  open.spotify.com/episode/30p… Apple  podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Always proud of my son, @Masoyoung25 & I love to hear him call games! He & @jack_little7 are doing the BCHS state semifinal game tonight. It’s been a long time since they’ve gotten to call a game together.  I hope you take a few minutes to tune in! team1sports.com/highschool/k…
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We all get angry. It isn’t a sin, but it can lead you to sin. Our response makes all the difference. I hope you’ll take a min to listen to Connor’s episode of “Riggin’ Up” on what the Bible says about dealing with anger. Riggin’ Up: Ephesians 4:26-28! youtu.be/bVHdLDIueng?si=0QXV…
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Really proud of my son for his new YouTube channel! Check out Connor Young Outdoors. Here’s his new video: Come Trout Fishing with Me! youtu.be/_UkfrjZRGHI?si=kom7… via @YouTube
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Just finished reading David Young’s excellent book “Unlocking Academic Achievement.” I thought chapter 4, “Congruence” was especially compelling. Thanks David, and congratulations! More info @ davidyoungeducation.com.
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Sale alert 🚨 Amazon has *Unlocking Academic Achievement: A Principal’s Guide to Improved Measurable Results* on sale for $13.71! Also (for my colleagues outside KY) check out davidyoungeducation.com for links to @EdVantageEd, UAA, keynotes, and other training opportunities.
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I had a great conversation yesterday with my friend @AJMicieli. If you aren’t following AJ, check out his video and picture posts highlighting the best practices happening in the classrooms @PoincianaCCPS and providing great learning opportunities for us at the same time. 👏 👏
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Spending a great morning @GarrardSchools opening day talking about the @CKYEC Rank change and principalship programs. First time I’ve seen opening day held outside! Beautiful morning and a fantastic event! Learn more about the CKEC TCI at sites.google.com/ckec.org/te….
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About to deliver the keynote @DanvilleSchools! Can’t wait!
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Principals are vital to student success & @Williamdp does a fantastic job supporting them. It was an honor to talk with him about specific steps & strategies school leaders can take to unlock academic achievement. #principalmatters #edleadership #unlockingacademicachievement
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If you haven’t listened to this week’s #PrincipalMattersPodcast episode yet, go check it out! @DavidYo333 is an exceptionally gifted leader and he has lots of practical advice to give school leaders. Watch the interview on YouTube or listen in wherever you get your podcasts!
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It was quite a blessing to spend time with my friend @Williamdp as a guest on the Principal Matters podcast. We discussed my book, Unlocking Academic Achievement, as well as the vital role that school principals play. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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