Trena Kerns

⛵ Setting sail for another exciting year with @KEDCGrants ! Ready to learn, grow, collaborate, and explore amazing opportunities alongside fellow educators! Let the journey begin! ⚓📚✨@KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @passport2lead

I’ve been anxiously waiting for this announcement, and it’s finally here! 🎉🙌 So excited to be part of @KEDCGrants this year! Let’s go! 💜 @king_wendym @DrJWEvansJr

Absolutely LOVED being part of KEDC’s @passporttolearn this year! 💙 KEDC invests in educators & brings out the best in KY schools. Heather Bryant & Brooke Inabnitt would be amazing additions to the KEDC family! 📚✨ @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m #kedcgrantsmademedoit

So excited to receive my copy of Kim Michele Richardson’s My Kentucky Moonlight School! What a special surprise, and I feel so lucky to have been connected to this wonderful project through KEDC grant programs. 💙📚@KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @king_wendym

Amazing! “How I Got My Name,” William Wells Brown’s story highlighted the courage, resilience, and determination of a man who escaped slavery to become the first published African American novelist and playwright. @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

A powerful Kentucky Humanities Chautauqua portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln brought history to life; sharing her wit, resilience, heartbreak, and strength as First Lady during a nation divided. @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Enjoyed learning from Chris Robbins about preserving Appalachian and Shaker broom making traditions. Teaching students these crafts helps keep our history and culture alive. #AppalachianHeritage #HistoryMatters @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Inspired by @NatQuiltMuseum STEAM session connecting geometry, art, and creativity through quilts. A great example of hands-on learning that makes math meaningful! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Amazing performance from Kentucky Chautauqua of Charlotte Dupuy highlighting her courageous fight for freedom and justice. Her story reminds us of the power of perseverance and the importance of preserving history. @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

So excited for a fun-filled day of learning with @KEDCGrants Stars, Stripes, & Strategy Conference; Honoring The Past, Teaching the Future! @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr @passport2lead

As part of Civics Week at Northern Elementary, 3rd graders learned about county government with Pulaski County Judge Executive Marshall Todd & Communications Director John Alexander through an art contest and a read aloud! 🇺🇸 @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

Leadership Cadre #4 with Emma Humphries from iCivics reminded us that conflict is inevitable in leadership. The real growth happens when we stop trying to win and start trying to understand. Curiosity and open-mindedness skills are superpowers! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

Great cadre session with the JFK Presidential Library and Museum! Inquiry through primary resources helps students think like historians! History becomes real through voices like Jamila Jones and the role of music in freedom, resilience, and change! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

4th graders dove into Kentucky Derby history with an engaging project, connecting tradition, culture, and pride in Kentucky. Learning local history helps students understand the stories that shape our community! 🐎📚@KEDCGrants @passport2lead

5th grade Living History Museum at Northern Elementary was a success! Loved working with students in the library as they researched, wrote speeches, and brought history to life. 📚✨ @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

Career Day at Northern Elementary was a great way for students to connect careers to social studies, economics, and civics! Huge thanks to Kroger for the fun presentation, students loved the free samples! 🛒🎓 #CareerDay @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

Day 2 of our immersion trip with @KEDCGrants at the The Filson Historical Society was incredible! I loved the “Bustles to Blue Jeans” exhibit and its powerful look at the evolution of women’s history, culture, and identity through fashion. #WomensHistory @passport2lead

Consistent, reliable leadership builds trust and trust builds buy-in. When accountability and kindness start at the top, it creates a culture that impacts every staff member and student. Great cadre session! 💙 @KEDCGrants @passport2lead @DrJWEvansJr

Amazing night exploring Kentucky’s rich history with @KimMichele87630 and celebrating the release of The Mountains We Call Home. So powerful learning from a native Kentuckian dedicated to preserving the stories of our people and places. 💙 #KyHistory @KEDCGrants @passport2lead