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OUR MISSION KET’s mission is to make Kentucky a better place and strengthen its communities by educating, inspiring, informing and connecting its citizens through the power of public media.
OUR VISION KET distinguishes itself as the most-trusted, preeminent source of high-quality educational and public media — in classrooms, homes and communities — to meet the diverse needs of Kentucky. KET produces and provides innovative and relevant programs and services, giving all citizens access to in-depth information and to cultural and educational opportunities.
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OUR VALUES LEARNING EQUITY
lifelong pursuit of knowledge
equal access to needed resources
FAIRNESS
respect for all voices
CREATIVITY
encouragement of imagination, invention and expression
INNOVATION
appropriate use of advanced techniques and technologies
EXCELLENCE
achievement of high quality and effectiveness
INTEGRITY
adherence to the highest standards of conduct
DIVERSITY
inclusion in our workforce, services and content
COMMUNITY
working together toward common goals
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KET’S FASTFORWARD GED LEARNING SYSTEM IS USED NATIONWIDE — WITH A 90% PASS RATE. KET is the largest nonprofit GED® education publisher in the country. 4
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KET IS USED IN EVERY KENTUCKY PUBLIC SCHOOL.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION With a variety of resources and trainings, KET helps
like Sesame Street, Curious George and The Cat in the
prepare our children to be kindergarten ready and
Hat are especially important. Furthermore, for the many
successful in school.
Kentucky children who are not in any formal preschool
KET provides PBS KIDS programming to every Kentucky child via our 16-transmitter broadcast network, online and on mobile. KET and PBS KIDS are leaders in reaching
the only high-quality early childhood education resources accessible to every home in Kentucky.
families – especially those who need it most. PBS stations
Beyond programming, KET provided childcare workers
reach more children age 2-5, more moms with young
and preschool instructors with KET-produced toolkits of
children and more children from low-income homes than
classroom resources and lesson plans – plus hands-on
any other children’s TV network.
workshop trainings – to boost children’s school readiness
In the fall of 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics
in science, math, social studies, health and the arts.
issued new guidelines on children’s media use, suggesting
KET also hosted Family Creative Learning workshops,
that children as young as 18 months may benefit from
conducted Odd Squad camps and participated in a pilot
high-quality educational media, such as that provided by
preschool STEM initiative focused on computational
Sesame Workshop and PBS KIDS. The authors noted
thinking.
that “well-designed television programs, such as Sesame Street, can improve cognitive, literacy and social outcomes for children 3 to 5 years of age.” Given the data from the Kentucky Department of Education indicating that 50% of the children in our state aren’t prepared to enter kindergarten, PBS KIDS programs 6
environment before entering kindergarten, KET is one of
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“When we got the staff trained, it was a real morale boost … The KET instructors were very inviting, very engaging and very informative.” – Tonia Whitaker Director of Temple Academy Learning Center in Louisville
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE
PBS KIDS resources can help close the math
achievement gap for children from low-income families and better prepare them for kindergarten.*
KET enrolled 2,230 preschool teachers and childcare workers in the KET Childcare Training program for state licensing requirements.
Offered 61 early childhood online courses and issued 2,675 certificates.
Provided 108 courses and training events to 3,200 childcare workers and 3,000 parents, directly impacting an estimated
72,000 children.
*Engaging Families in Early Mathematics Learning: A Study of a Preschool Family Engagement Model. WestEd, 2014
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K-12 EDUCATION
KET-produced resources are used in Kentucky
Similarly, Sam Northern, a library media specialist
classrooms every school day. Through the thousands of
at Simpson County Elementary School who was
free online resources KET provides at KET.org/education
also named a PBS Digital Innovator, relies on PBS
and in PBS LearningMedia, educators can complement
LearningMedia.
classroom instruction with video, interactives and other engaging digital learning materials that bring learning to life. Teachers like James Wampler, a science instructor and 2016 PBS Digital Innovator, often make use of KET resources to enhance their classroom experience. “When we do our unit on DNA, chromosomes and alleles, I am able to pull up a lesson on PBS LearningMedia,” said Wampler. “It’s quick and it starts the fire for learning.”
“I know that the resources I’m getting from PBS are credible and safe for students,” said Northern. “It’s my go-to place.” Outside of the classroom, KET welcomed more than 3,000 students and teachers to workshops at KET’s Media Lab during the 2016-17 school year thanks to a travel grant from the Kentucky Department of Education. Plus, KET Education Consultants held regional teacher trainings in media arts, conducted its annual Multimedia Professional Development Day and visited 729 schools across the Commonwealth.
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THE YEAR AT A GLANCE Instructional Resources & Services In K-12 education, KET has produced more than 3,300
I’m so grateful for KET! It’s our state’s best educational resource by far!
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digital classroom resources in science, mathematics,
A Franklin County media specialist
health, history, social studies, the arts and early childhood as a leading national partner in PBS LearningMedia – a comprehensive online multimedia
Professional Development
learning service provided by KET in partnership with the
KET launched three new professional development
Kentucky Department of Education. In FY17, Kentucky
courses:
students and teachers streamed more than 2.1 million
• Project AWARE
digital resources provided by KET.
• Managing Challenging Student Behaviors • Exploring Your School’s Data More than 47,000 PD certificates were awarded to educators during FY17.
More than 2,100 students participated in KET Online Campus courses in Arts and Humanities, Latin, German, Chinese and Spanish: all are available for dual credit from Morehead State University.
Consultants & Trainings KET Education Consultants provided 556 workshops, events and consultations in 729 schools to nearly 12,000 teachers, students and parents. KET’s Media Lab
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ADULT EDUCATION
KET delivers educational resources that begin in the
FastForward is proven – 90% of students using
preschool years and extend through high school and
FastForward pass the test and earn a GED® credential.*
beyond. We also recognize that not everyone follows
Researchers also reported that FastForward is quickly
the same educational path.
becoming “a regular part of the repertoire for adult-
When Amanda Isner-Cheek was just 14, her life began to change, and not for the better. Her mother moved
GED Testing Service reports that the pass rate of
her to a small town where the school lacked special
students using FastForward surpasses the average
programs to help her with her ADD and dyslexia.
national pass rate in every subject area.
After dropping out of high school, things got worse for Amanda when her mother died. Her life was spiraling out of control as she turned to drugs, got a divorce, was incarcerated and lost custody of her child. As Amanda attempted to put her life back together, she realized the lack of a high school diploma was a barrier she needed to overcome. She turned to the Lyon County Adult Learning Center – and KET’s FastForward test-preparation learning system. Thanks to a partnership between KET and Kentucky Adult Education (KAE), FastForward is available in all adult education centers statewide. 10
learning instructors.”
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In addition to helping high school dropouts pass the GED test, KET is working in numerous ways to improve workplace readiness and job skills. In 2017, KET convened a task force of 15 business, industry and government representatives from across the state to identify the most critical skills needed by employers for entry-level, non-supervisory positions. The findings are helping inform KET’s efforts to provide relevant workplace training and curriculum materials. * Source: Arroyo Research Services independent evaluation of users with complete GED® test results, 2016
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE
90%
FastForward is proven – of students using FastForward pass the test and earn a GED® credential.* That’s well above the national average.
FastForward added more than
12,500 NEW USERS in FY17.
650
More than ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS participated in live and virtual workshops conducted by KET, and more than
700 instructors earned certificates for online PD.
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KET IS USED BY MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE EACH WEEK.
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KET’S 15 STATEWIDE TRANSMISSION TOWERS HELP CONNECT AND PROTECT. P U B L I C S A F E T Y PA R T N E R S Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Federal Bureau of Investigation KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources KY Division of Forestry KY Division of Emergency Management, Emergency Alert System KY Emergency Warning System KY State Police KY Transportation Cabinet KentuckyWired Louisville Fire Department Regional EMS and Sheriffs’ Departments Secret Service National Guard National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service US FirstNet Early Alert System
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IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR THE COMMUNITY. JOURNEY TO RECOVERY: INSIDE OPIOID ADDICTION The opioid epidemic is a major health crisis in Kentucky. Continuing with an intense, multi-platform look at the epidemic, KET premiered Journey to Recovery, which goes beyond the headlines to meet the people affected by drug addiction as well as top treatment experts fighting on the front lines. Today, the documentary is being used as part of treatment and recovery efforts across the state.
KENTUCKY VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR: IN THEIR OWN WORDS Featuring first-hand accounts from Kentucky veterans of the Vietnam War, this evocative and emotional documentary – featuring more than 65 veterans – captured and preserved the personal stories of veterans recounting their war experiences. It followed previous documentaries in the series that showcased interviews with veterans of WWII and the Korean War.
FORGOTTEN FAME – THE MARION MILEY STORY Lexington’s Marion Miley was a childhood golf prodigy who was propelled to international celebrity as a young adult winning numerous golf championships in the years preceding the formation of the LPGA. But it all came to a tragic end when burglars killed her on the eve of America’s involvement in WWII. She was a pioneer in women’s athletics, yet her achievements got lost in the sensational nature of her murder and the attention of a nation turning to war. 14
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ARTS & CULTURE KET showcased our state’s vibrant arts scene and shared stories from our history and heritage. American Spiritual Ensemble gave viewers a front-row seat to a joyful performance of classic spirituals, jazz, Broadway show tunes and more. The Hilltoppers looked back at a magical time when TV was new, juke boxes were all the rage and four Kentucky singers were at the top of the charts. Plus, Kentucky Life, The Local Traveler and Kentucky Collectibles introduced viewers to more of the people, places and things that enrich Kentucky’s story.
HEALTH In addition to a focus on the opioid crisis, KET explored a variety of health-related topics on the weekly Kentucky Health series, while Health Three60 featured specials on pain management without addiction — with continued support from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Kentuckians count on KET’s public affairs programming to stay informed and gain a greater understanding of the issues facing our state and nation. Kentucky Tonight, Comment on Kentucky and Connections with Renee Shaw delivered weekly insights and analysis, while live legislative coverage and nightly recaps ensured citizens had unparalleled access to the legislative process.
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KET ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS – WEEKLY SERIES
GENERAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE
Kentucky Tonight
Legislative Update nightly during sessions
Comment on Kentucky
Regular Session Live coverage
Connections with Renee Shaw
overnor’s State of the Commonwealth Address – G Live coverage
Kentucky Health
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALS Journey to Recovery Inside Opioid Addiction Forum Severe Weather Call-in Connecting Silicon Valley with Silicon Hollow S.T.E.A.M. Health Three60 “The Hidden Life of Your Mouth” Heath Three60 “Pain Management without Addiction” Fancy Farm Education Matters “College Financial Aid Call-in”
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Legislative Interim Meetings Live coverage
ARTS & CULTURE – WEEKLY SERIES Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles The Local Travel
ARTS & CULTURE – SERIES American Spiritual Ensemble The Hilltoppers Great Conversations at the Kentucky Author Forum 2017 Kentucky Writers’ Hall of Fame Ceremony
OTHER SERIES/SPECIALS Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words
Kentucky’s Underground Railroad (Model Interactive Lessons) Inside Opioid Addiction (Model Interactive Lessons)
Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story
Latin
Conversations with Champions
Managing Challenging Student Behaviors
Kentucky Afield Spring Fishing Call-in
Muse Moments
Kentucky Afield Wildlife Diversity Call-in
News Quiz
Open Hearts/Open Homes
Reclaiming Habitat for Honeybees (Model Interactive Lessons)
Jeff Hoover: Journey from Jamestown Prominent Kentuckians in the United States Senate: Wendell Ford
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, COURSES AND ONLINE LEARNING America’s Songs: The Lomax Collection
SETC High School Theatre Festival (Drama Arts Toolkit) Spanish Theater Design (Drama Arts Toolkit) Virtual Physics Labs Apps A World of Stories
Art to Heart (Early Childhood) Arts in Culture Communicating at Work (Model Interactive Lessons) Creating Modern Dance (Dance Arts Toolkit) Dances of Latin America (Dance Arts Toolkit) Dècouverte Everyday Science (Early Childhood) Exploraciones German
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KET’S THREE PRODUCTION FACILITIES CONNECT OUR COMMUNITIES. FRANKFORT
LEXINGTON
LOUISVILLE
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KET IS KENTUCKY’S ONLY STATEWIDE BROADCAST NETWORK.
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PBS AND PBS KIDS
THE YEAR AT A GLANCE Masterpiece gave viewers a new historical drama to
Science and nature lovers discovered a unique view of
young life beginning at the time she takes the throne
than 30 animatronic spy cameras disguised as animals
love with Victoria, which followed the seminal queen’s
at the age of 18. Poldark continued to enchant with its ongoing tale of a former soldier back home in
England after fighting in the American Revolution. And
Sherlock returned with three new mysteries featuring
Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson.
The Great War, a three-part special from American
Experience on the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into WWI; Hamilton’s America, which went behind the scenes of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway and pop
culture phenomenon; and American Masters’ biography prolific life of the author and activist who inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought.
KET is Kentucky’s source for PBS programs. Science, history, the arts and more come to life through the engaging and thought-provoking content from PBS. 20
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to secretly record behavior in the wild.
The Great British Baking Show continued to
delight, as the cooking competition proved a hit in both the television ratings and online popularity. And finally, music and the Commonwealth converged
History came alive in a variety of ways, highlighted by
of Maya Angelou, a fascinating journey through the
the animal world as Spy in the Wild employed more
in epic fashion as several national productions featured a Kentucky connection. For the first time in
its long history, Live from Lincoln Center went on
the road to bring viewers Simple Gifts: Chamber
Music Society at Shaker Village. Kentucky native
Jeff Dupre returned with his latest documentary,
Soundbreaking, a wide-ranging exploration of the
history and art of recorded music. Plus, Kentuckians Sturgill Simpson and Jordan Smith each had national concert specials.
PBS is the 6th mostwatched network among all broadcast & cable channels.
For the 14th consecutive year, the American public ranked PBS #1 IN PUBLIC
TRUST and an excellent value for tax dollars.
Nurturing the Whole Child Kentucky families depend on KET to
deliver PBS KIDS – the number one educational media brand for children – through television, digital platforms and community-based programs. That’s why, in the spring of 2017, KET was thrilled to offer parents, caregivers and children an all-
new option: the KET PBS KIDS channel, airing
24/7 and streaming live online. Two launch events, featuring Daniel Tiger, kicked off this exciting new service. KET and PBS KIDS bring learning to
life for all children with content that supports and nurtures the whole child. Parents ranked PBS KIDS as the most trusted
and relied upon media brand for school
readiness.*
In the same survey, PBS KIDS led all networks
in improving kids’ behavior, with 74% of parents saying their child exhibits more positive
behavior after engaging with PBS KIDS. * Smarty Pants, 2014
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KET ANYWHERE
KET anywhere. That’s our vision, to provide KET and PBS programs on demand, any time, on practically any device: - KET.org
- KET Legislative Coverage app for Apple and Android - KET and PBS channels on YouTube
- PBS apps, with PBS and KET programs, for iPhone, iPad, and Android
- PBS channels, with PBS and KET programming, for Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Windows 10
- PBS KIDS apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android - KET on iTunes U
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Total FY17 page views on KET.org were
3.7 million. More than 2.5 million videos were viewed on KET.org and related video platforms. More than 2
million educational resources were
streamed in FY17.
More than 200,000 views of legislative
video occurred across the KET Legislative
Coverage app and KET.org.
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FISCAL YEAR 2017 OPERATING REVENUE
State General Funds 64% CPB 16%
Private Donations 12%
Grants/Entrepeneurial 9%
State General Funds CPB Grants/Entrepreneurial Private Donations
$13.8 M $3.4 M $1.9 M $2.6 M
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$21.7 M
KENTUCKY’S ONLY STATEWIDE MEDIA KET COVERAGE MAP
Cincinnati
Charl./Hunt. Louisville
Lexington
Evansville
Tri-Cities
Bowling Green Paducah/Cape G. Nashville
Knoxville
DMA RANK
TV MARKETS
KY HH
TOTAL HH
49
Louisville
502,260
657,030
63
Lexington
459,300
459,300
35
Cincinnati
171,250
871,970
73
Charleston/Huntington
97,950
406,310
103
Evansville
103,490
264,890
82
Paducah/Cape Girardeau
87,620
354,790
181
Bowling Green
77,360
77,360
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Nashville
66,140
79,000
61
Knoxville
25,860
29,000
99
Tri-Cities, TN
11,720
13,000
TOTAL
1,602,950
3,212,650
KET’s broadcast and education services
TV CHANNELS
Telecommunications Center in Lexington. KET
KET— High-definition KET and PBS programming
Frankfort and a studio and community outreach
KET2 — How-to travel and lifelonglearning programs, PBS encores
originate from the O. Leonard Press
operates a production center at the Capitol in office on Main Street in Louisville.
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AWARDS AND KEY PARTNERSHIPS
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 2017 Dr. Samuel Robinson Award from the Kentucky Board of Education 2016 Community Award from Louisville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Kentucky MIC Hall of Fame Award (Kentucky Broadcasters Association) for former KET Executive Director and CEO Virginia Fox
2017 OHIO VALLEY REGIONAL EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words (won) - Tom Bickel Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story (won) - Craig Cornwell, Shae Hopkins, Beth Kirchner The Hilltoppers (won) - Tom Thurman, Teresa Day, Shae Hopkins Kentucky Life “Haunted Louisville” (won) - Frank Simkonis Kentucky Life “The Pigeon Photographer” (won) Steve Shaffer Kentucky Life “Underground Railroad in Boone County” (won) - Frank Simkonis Merle Travis: Guitar Man (won) - Tom Thurman and Teresa Day Kentucky Life “Crittenden’s Watch” (nominated) - Paul Smith The Local Travler “Appalachian Artisans” (nominated) - Amy Hess and Matt Webb Kentucky Afield “Backpacking Trout into Red River Gorge” (nominated) - Nathan Brooks 26
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2017 LEXINGTON ADVERTISING FEDERATION ADDY AWARDS Silver: The Hilltoppers poster - Amy Crittenden, Clark Bradshaw, John Dawahare Silver: Kentucky’s Story (spot) - Dennis Goodman, Steve Shaffer, Rob Elliott, Tim Bischoff
PRSA THOROUGHBRED CHAPTER AWARDS A Revolutionary Reception for premiere of Hamilton’s America (special events) - Tim Bischoff, Julie Schmidt, Peter Holloway (Stage One), Dan Forte (Ky Center for the Arts) Fast Forward Online Campaign - Abigail Malik, Todd Piccirilli, Tonya Crum, Tim Bischoff, Austin Powell Visions Magazine Redesign - Todd Piccirilli, Ellen Soileau, John Dawahare, Missy Upton, Amy Crittenden, Justin Stewart, Dave Hamon, Nancy Howard, Lisa Meek, Abigail Malik, Steve Shaffer, Tim Bischoff KET Education Rebranding - Tim Bischoff, Abigail Malik, Ann Bransom, Todd Piccirilli, John Dawahare, Tonya Crum, Nancy Carpenter, Missy Upton, Paul Dmytrewycz, Brian Spellman
KEY PARTNERSHIPS 55,000 Degrees Capitol Environmental Education Center City of Louisville - Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Commerce Lexington Community Action Council’s Policy Council and School Readiness Committee ConnectKentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Eastern KY Child Care Coalition Eastern Kentucky University Education Professional Standards Board Family & Caregiver Engagement and Transition to Kindergarten Action Networks FEMA First Five Lex Floyd County Public Schools Floyd Co. Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) Forward in the Fifth Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky GED Testing Service® Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Greater Louisville, Inc. and GLI Arts & Cultural Attractions Greater Louisville Medical Society Jefferson County Public Schools Johnson County Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) KentuckianaWorks Kentucky Adult Education Kentucky Arts Council Kentucky Association of School Librarians Kentucky Broadcasters Association Kentucky Cable and Telecommunications Association Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Community and Technical College System Kentucky Cooperative Extension Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Kentucky Environmental Education Council Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Medical Association Kentucky Press Association Kentucky’s Public Radio Stations Kentucky Science Center Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Leadership Kentucky Legislative Research Commission LexArts Louisville Central Community Center Louisville Cultural Consortium Louisville’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Louisville Central Community Center (LCCC) Louisville Free Public Library Louisville Ready for K Alliance Louisville Urban League Metro United Way Morehead State University Murray State University National Center for Families Learning National Weather Service Nature Preserves Commission Operation UNITE PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs Pine Mountain Settlement School Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Promise Zone Neighborhood SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) University of Kentucky University of Louisville University Press of Kentucky Western Kentucky University WKU Center for the Gifted Studies
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LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
The governing body for KET is the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Education & Workforce Development Cabinet. The KET Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund for KET support the mission and work of the Authority by
KET FOUNDATION INC. •M embers of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television
•M ary Butler, Lexington (Friends of KET representative)
•S hae Hopkins, KET Executive Director (Treasurer)
managing and soliciting funds and contributions that support local productions, services, and the acquisition of PBS and other programs. The Friends of KET, a statewide group of volunteers, help promote
• President: Sean Mestan, Princeton
programs and services in communities across the
• President-elect: Donna Wear, Paducah
Commonwealth.
KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION • Chair: Rusty Cheuvront, Louisville
• Vice Chair: Donna Moore Campbell, Lexington • Secretary: Hilma Prather, Somerset
• Executive Committee At Large: Dr. Suvas Desai, Lexington
• Executive Committee At Large: Heidi Margulis, Louisville • David Couch, Frankfort
• Jeffrey Scott Jobe, Glasgow
• Stephen Pruitt, Ph.D., Kentucky Commissioner of Education, Frankfort
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FRIENDS OF KET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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• Vice President: Kathy Brauer, Henderson • Vice President: Martha Deener, Lexington • Vice President: G. Dan Griffith, Owensboro • Vice President: Romanza Johnson, Bowling Green • Vice President: A. Dale Josey, Louisville • Past President: Nancy Thames, Richmond • Nominating Chair: Carol Beirne, Fort Wright
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET INC.
KET SENIOR MANAGEMENT
• Chair: Nick Nicholson, Lexington
• Shae Hopkins, Executive Director and CEO
• Chairman Emeritus: John R. Hall, Lexington
• Tim Bischoff, Senior Director, Marketing and Online Content
• Secretary: Kimberly D. Patton, Hebron • Treasurer: John S. Domaschko, Edgewood • Mira S. Ball, Lexington • Kathy Brauer, Henderson (Friends of KET representative) • Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Louisville • Donna Moore Campbell, Lexington • Rusty Cheuvront, Louisville
• Craig Cornwell, Senior Director, Programming • Tonya Crum, Senior Director, Education • Jorge Gonzalez, Senior Director, Technology • Linda Hume, Senior Director, Finance and Administration • Linda Randulfe, Senior Director, Production Operations
• Shae Hopkins, KET Executive Director
• Michele Ripley, President, Commonwealth Fund for KET
• Bill Jones, Paducah
• Julie Schmidt, Senior Director, External Affairs
• James H. “Mike” Molloy, Lexington • Hilma Prather, Somerset • Chris Reid, Owensboro • William T. Young Jr., Lexington
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