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Department of Highways, District 6
TRANSPORTATION CABINET PROMOTES COMMON WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT KENTUCKY GEOGRAPHY
Covington, Kentucky - (April 18, 2007) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet begins the process of distributing Kentucky Highway maps to middle schools all across the Commonwealth. The maps will be used for geography, math, and social studies classes, as well as for reference materials in school libraries.
“We had excess highway maps in storage and we think this is a golden opportunity for our school children,” said Transportation Cabinet Secretary Bill Nighbert. “When children become familiar with names and places on a map, they see how various routes connect different locations, which can make them want to learn more about Kentucky’s geography, history, and other facts.”
“This is a great way for the Transportation Cabinet to contribute to the expansion of horizons for thousands of young Kentuckians,” said Chief District Engineer, Tom Schomaker. “We are pleased to be involved in a project that will provide additional learning tools for students here at 22 middle schools within our KYTC District 6 area.”
When the determination was made that there was a large supply of surplus maps, the Transportation Cabinet contacted Education Cabinet officials, who, in turn, invited middle school principals and teachers to submit their requests for highway maps.
The two Cabinets joined forces in a similar project last year, which involved the distribution of maps to elementary schools. “Our successful partnership with the Transportation Cabinet is a shining example of how various agencies of state government can work together to improve student achievement,” noted Education Cabinet Secretary Laura Emberton Owens. “This collaborative effort has produced a ‘Win-Win’ situation for everyone.”
“This generous offer from the Transportation Cabinet will provide valuable resources to Kentucky’s middle school students,” said Kentucky Interim Education Commissioner Kevin Noland. “Teachers will find many uses for the maps, and students will gain practical knowledge from a reliable, well-produced reference tool.”
Transportation Cabinet representatives from the Central Office in Frankfort and from each District Office will be involved in delivering the maps to middle schools. To date, more than 300 map requests have been received from teachers, principals, and superintendents in every area of the Commonwealth.
“This project is consistent with two very important themes in Governor Fletcher’s overall vision for the Commonwealth,” concluded Transportation Cabinet Deputy Secretary Crystal Ducker. “It advances education and fosters a cooperative spirit among various state government agencies. The Transportation Cabinet’s maps initiative promotes the Governor’s vision with Unbridled Spirit!”
Pictured above is Scotty Schrader, a 7th grader at August Independent in Bracken County with his Kentucky State Map.
Pictured above are Connor Middle School 8th graders (pictured left to right) Mary Helen Lynn, Beth Suit, Brooke Graham, Dorothy Meyers-Teacher, Amanda Ewing, Toria Fischer, Amelia Zumwalde, Scarlett Jiha, Laura Beth Carpenter, Kamryn Fugate and Jessica Mahoney. Other schools that took advantage of the maps were Ockerman Middle School, R.A. Jones Middle School, Gray Middle School, Camp Ernst Middle School and Walton-Verona in Boone County.
Pictured above is Jared Hobbs, 8th grade Social Studies Teacher Pam Fannin and Kacy Christopher of Harrison County Middle School with their map.
Pictured with a Kentucky state map are Kim Roberts, Social Studies teacher, Nathan Skaggs, Josh Spencer, Kyle Cooper, Chris Cooper and teacher Aaron Massey from Deming School in Robertson County.
With a state map are Austin Flaugher, Bailey Childers, Brianna Crouch, Bradi Boden and Clay Knight are Sharp Middle School students from Pendleton County.
Highland Middle School students Nick Terry, Brian Gall and Sydney Graneck check out the Kentucky state map provided for their school.
Pictured back to front are Grant County Middle School students Deven Artrip, Danny Turner, Shyela Webster, Clayton Tipton and thier teacher Marlon Kinsey.
Pictured from Silver Grove School is teacher Matt Emerine, Cody Damron, Emily Damron and Breeanna Harbison. Other schools that received the maps in Campbell County were Newport Middle School, Dayton, Bellevue, Southgate Independent and Highlands.
Pictured with a Kentucky state map from Woodland Middle School are Logan Ackerman and his teacher Andrew Capizzi. Other schools in Kenton County that received maps were Tichenor Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Turkeyfoot Middle School and Two RIvers Middle School.
Happy Learning Trails to you all!
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