Mission Statement | Credibility | Belief Statements | Professional Development | Educational Technology |
Bidding Service | Proactive Voice | Special Education | Leadership | Grant Writing |
GRREC Staff

GRREC's mission is simple yet formidable. The Cooperative exists to assist member districts in advancing the educational opportunities and standards for the students they serve.

Credibility

Since 1968, first the Profesional Development Network Consortium and now GRREC have been serving school districts in central and southern Kentucky. Representing a powerful consortium of expertise, ideas and support, GRREC is recognized state-wide as a committed partner to school districts. For more information on specific services, call the GRREC office or check out its full-service website at http:www.grrec.ky.gov

Belief Statements

A. It is mutually advantageous for school districts to provide certain services, programs and or facilities in a collective manner.

B. Students are our primary concern and ultimate customers.

C. Service is the reason for our existence.

D. Leadership development and ongoing professional development are vital to the success of schools.

E. Collaboration and sharing are vital to the progress and success of educational entities in the 21st century.

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Professional Development

GRREC helps provide quality learning for every child by training area educators. Professional development has been the primary objective of the Cooperative for more than 30 years. Annually, more than 3,000 teachers, administrators and support staff participate in nearly 200 standards-based professional development activities determined and defined by district needs.

Educational Technology

Since 1994, the Cooperative has provided assistance in planning, design and implementation of local district initiatives in technology. GRREC's Technology Coordinator serves as a consultant and trainer to school districts on opporuntites in cutting edge instructional technology, including the coordination of the Kentucky Instructional Technology Academy annually. GRREC has on staff and available for districts a Certified National Cadre Trainer for the Marco Polo program, Certified Inspiration/Kidspiration Trainer, and Microsoft Office Applications Training Lab.

Bidding Service

GRREC not only combines the buying power of 185 schools but as a member of the Kentucky Purchasing Cooperative, we offer our districts over 50 bid contracts that reach almost 1,000 schools statewide. By promoting helathy competition among its 200-plus vendors, GRREC helps districts maximize every dollar.

Proactive Voice

GRREC is a proactive voice for education through the work of standing committees and entire Board of Directors. Superintendents monitor educational issues statewide and maintain regular contact with the Kentucky Department of Education, state educational associations and state lawmakers. Through vital networking, they are able to declare collective positions on crucial issues.

Special Education

With the addition of the Caveland Special Education Support Center, GRREC also serves special education programs in 17 districts through training, consultation and specialized services. To address growing demands, the Center has added specialists in Assistive Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Reading Strategies to the existing highly mobile team of consultants. Districts receive support through consultation, technical assistance, professional development, material, and equipment loan, and administrative support.

Leadership

GRREC's Board of Directors is comprised of the 31 superintendents from our 30 member districts & superintendents, and the Dean of Western's College of Education. The GRREC staff continually searches for new and better ways for schools to collaborate, helping to serve the most important public - your children.

Grant Writing

Since 2001, GRREC has offered consortium grant writing and support services to 31 districts. In addition to developing, filing and administering state and federal grants for multiple districts, GRREC offers grant training, consultation and the monthly Grant Watch to help administrators and teachers find and write their own grants. In just five years, the cooperative has been awarded nearly $24 million in state and federal funds and is currently supporting various districts through the following initiatives: Transition to Teaching, Teaching American History, Smaller Learning Communities, Math/Science Partnerships, Emergency Response and Crisis Management, GEAR UP, and more.

The GRREC Staff

Liz Storey, Executive Director

Mindy Alexander, Professional Development Coordinator

Krista Applegate, Student Assistant

Sandra Baker, Math Alliance Project Coordinator

Paula Borland, Assistive Technology Consultant

Liz Brewer, Special Education Consultant

Ann Burden, Technology Specialist

Pam Coe, Special Education Cooperative Coordinator

Brenda Duvall , GEAR UP Administrative Assistant

Linda Felts, Medicaid Coordinator & Office Manager

Betsy Flener, KSB Outreach Consultant

Linda Hodges, Special Education Cooperative Assistant

Kathy Hughes , Transition to Teaching Grant Coordinator

Mike Hughes, GEAR UP Grant Coordinator

Robert Hume , Student Assistance

Nancy Huston, Early Reading First Grant Coordinator

Christina Jackson, Student Assistance

Roberta Johnson, Finance Director

Ashley Jolly , Student Assistance

Jana Kirchner, History Projects Coordinator

Donna Link, Literacy & Strategies Consultant

LeAnn Marksberry, Special Education Consultant

Cassie Martin, Math Consultant

Susan McCloud, Director of Instruction

Deb Myers, Special Education Consultant

Jana Prichard, Occupational Therapist

Stacey Owen, SLC and Leadership Coordinator

Johna Rodgers, Grant Writer

Shea Rogers, Special Education Consultant

Leita Stethen, Occupational Therapist

Terri Stice, Technology Coordinator

Sheila Thompson, Literacy Specialist

Brian Womack, Math/Science Project Coordinator