Trena Kerns

Saved by grace & fueled by coffee ☕ Wife | Momma | GiGi | Teacher/Librarian | Books & barbells 💪📚

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Great cadre session with F. D. R. Presidential Library and Museum exploring how Roosevelt’s WPA supported the Pack Horse Librarians—bringing books to rural communities in KY, creating jobs, and spreading literacy during the Great Depression. 📚 🐴 @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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Great learning today with Close Up on navigating tough classroom conversations around politics and current events using the American Values Framework. Empowering students to think critically, listen respectfully, and engage with confidence. 🇺🇸📚@KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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5th graders brought civics to life by creating a hands-on mobile to model the three branches of government! 🇺🇸 Understanding Executive, Legislative, & Judicial branches helps them see how power is balanced and why it matters. Learning that sticks! ✨📚 @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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Our 1st graders are researching George Washington in their first biography project! 🇺🇸 Building research skills while learning why our first president still matters today. 📚✨
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Loved hosting our Family Civics Night! 🇺🇸 Families explored presidential elections, built campaign ideas, and practiced voting through hands-on stations and literacy fun. Even a special visit from Pete the Cat made it a groovy night of learning! 🗳️📚✨ @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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Helpful cadre session from @s3strategies on historical inquiry with primary sources (3–5). The Four Quadrants strategy is a game changer for student thinking! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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Grea session with @s3strategies ! Loved exploring ways to build students’ historical thinking & inquiry through primary sources. The Emotion Partner strategy is a powerful way to help our K–1 learners find evidence to support their opinions & thinking. @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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Excited news tonight about a great project in the works with @KEDCGrants 🚀 Can’t wait to share what’s coming, stay tuned! @passport2lead

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Loved today’s Leadership Commons cadre session with @king_wendym & @DrJWEvansJr reflecting on educator leadership, recognizing others, open communication, and transparency. Always a good reminder of the why: people over test scores. @KEDCGrants

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Great #EdTechUnleashed session with Breanna Adams on all the amazing things you can do with @canva ! 🎨✨ Loved the podcast example and the power using AI Magic Media in digital storytelling! So many ideas to take back to the classroom! @KEDCGrants @passport2lead

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So many awesome tech tools learned today in a session with @AngieCriss70220 ! 🤯💡 Can’t wait to storyboard that! Students are going to LOVE this! #EdTechUnleashed @KEDCGrants @passport2lead