Southeast South-Central Educational (SESC) Cooperative held a recognition lunch Saturday to honor school districts, schools, and individual teachers for their part in the New Teacher Center (NTC) program. This program brought educational coaches into the Harlan Independent to help teachers of various experience levels with guidance in planning and teaching practices. Services were also provided to strengthen other teachers to take on instructional coaching roles as well as inform administrative staff on best practices to improve student achievement.
Harlan Independent has been a part of the NTC program since it began in the 2020-2021 academic year. This year marks the end of the grant that provided the funding for the program and it was a time for celebration. Dr. Gregory Edens attended the event to represent Harlan Independent and was awarded with a certificate of recognition and a gift card for his participation in the program.
SESC and the NTC program will be recognized on the national level for the work they have done in the southeast region of Kentucky. The data gleaned from the program will be used to inform and support other rural educational programs aimed at providing teacher support and professional learning community development. Dr. Edens stated, “SESC has provided assistance within our school district to strengthen my teaching practices and helped me to provide even better educational opportunities for my students.”
⚾️ SENIOR NIGHT ⚾️
Tonight Green Dragon baseball will be honoring their two seniors, Jae'dyn Gist and Cameren Maples. Senior night walk-out begins at 5:00 pm, with the first pitch being thrown at 6:00 pm. Come out and recognize these outstanding young men.
#GoDragons
Harlan’s Own Cristal Pace Recognized as Outstanding High School Educator
The Pathfinder of the Year Award coincides with Community College Month and celebrates the impact of teachers, and counselors on Kentucky high school students
Harlan, Ky. – During a surprise event at Harlan High School, guidance counselor Cristal Pace became the first high school educator to receive the KCTCS Pathfinder Award. Established by the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), the Pathfinder Award recognizes high school teachers and counselors for their outstanding efforts to assist students with their college-going plans.
“High school teachers and counselors work tirelessly to help students succeed in the classroom, workplace, and community,” said Southeast President Vic Adams. “In that spirit, the Pathfinder Award recognizes those who go above and beyond for our next generation. Thanks to Cristal Pace, countless students in Harlan are able to follow their dreams and make sound decisions about their future.”
High school teachers and counselors are eligible for the Pathfinder Award if nominated by a KCTCS student or employee. Winners were selected based on the following criteria: (1) encouraged students to attend a KCTCS college; (2) assisted students in identifying a career and postsecondary path; (3) provided mentorship; (4) and maintained contact with students.
In addition to Pace, the Pathfinder Award will be presented to one teacher or counselor from each of the other 15 KCTCS colleges. All total, almost 250 nominations were submitted. For more information on the Pathfinder of the Year Awards, please visit https://kctcs.edu/landing/pathfinder-awards.aspx
Congratulations! #morethanaschool 🐉
🏈 🐉 Congratulations to Jayden Ward and Will Austin on their commitment to Union College to continue their athletic and educational careers at the next level. The Green Dragon family is proud of their accomplishments. Congrats! #GoBigGreen
⚾️ Congratulations to the Green Dragons for their win last night over Hancock County! #GoBigGreen 🐉
🐉 Harlan Independent Schools is extremely proud to congratulate Kevin Thomas Lee on his acceptance into the Governor's Scholar Program for the upcoming summer of 2023. He embodies what everything Harlan Independent strives to instill into their students. Top academics and civic leadership is the definition of this fine students. The GSP Program states:
"The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge."
Kevin excelled and captured a spot for this years GSP cohort. Congratulations Kevin Thomas Lee! The entirety of the Dragon Nation is proud of everything you have accomplished!
🎾 🐉 Nice match win tonight for Kelson Napier against Barbourville High School with a 7-5 score. A lot of competitive matches this evening with one even going to a tie breaker, but Kelson really did well to pull out the win in his match. Congratulations again Kelson and the progress all HHS Tennis is making this year! #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis
🎉 🐉 Congratulations to Kaleb McLendon on his commitment to Union College to continue his athletic and educational pursuits at the collegiate level. A signing ceremony was held in the Library at Harlan High School today for this momentous occasion, with many family and friends in attendance. Congratulations once again Kaleb! You make all of the Dragon Nation proud! #MoreThanASchool
🎾 🐉 Harlan High School looks to host Barbourville High School for some tennis action this evening. First set of matches slated to begin at 5:00 PM. Good luck Dragons! #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis
🥎 🐉 Our ladies head down to Lynn Camp High School this evening for the All-A Classic. First pitch is set for 6:00 PM. Let's go Lady Dragons! Graphic credits to the Harlan Lady Dragons. #MoreThanASchool #LadyDragonSoftball
⚾️ GAMEDAY⚾️
🆚 Hancock County Indians
📍 @ HOME
⏰ 5:30 pm
#GoDragons🐉
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⚾️ GAMEDAY! ⚾️
🆚 Middlesboro
📍 @ Middlesboro
⏰ 6:00 pm
#GoDragons 🐉
⚾️ And a WIN for the Green Dragons!
Congratulations to our Harlan Green Dragons for defeating Middlesboro tonight at home in their district opener. Jared Moore and Aiden Johnson had big hits tonight in the 6th inning to put the Dragons ahead. The Dragons are back on the road tomorrow to play Middlesboro at Middlesboro. #GoDragons🐉
⚾️ DISTRICT GAMEDAY!
🆚 Middlesboro Yellow Jackets
📌 Home
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out and cheer on the Green Dragons in their district home opener! It's going to be a beautiful night for some Green Dragon baseball.
#GoDRAGONS 🐉
💻🕹️🏗️Harlan Technology Student Association is up in Louisville this week to participate in the TSA State Competition! We want to wish our tech-savvy dragons the best of luck in their individual competitions. State participants pictured left to right are Cameron Reynolds (Technology Problem Solving), Charlie Honeycutt (UAV & On Demand Video), Peyton Thompson (Technology Problem Solving & UAV), Kade Napier (UAV & On Demand Video), Matthew Brock (UAV, On Demand Video, & Technology Problem Solving), Connor Witt (Technology Problem Solving). #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTSA
🥎 🐉 HHS Softball hosts Letcher Central this evening. First pitch set for 6:00 PM. Also, students do not forget to get entered into the drawing for an iPad 📲 when you attend the game! #MoreThanASchool #LadyDragonsSoftball
🐉 📚 Harlan 21cclc Teen Club will be closed this week! Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause our Dragon Families. #MoreThanASchool
🎾 🐉 It's another match day for our Dragons as they look to host OBI at 1:00 PM today. Good luck Dragons! #MoreThanASchool #HarlanTennis
⚾️ DOUBLEHEADER SATURDAY⚾️
🆚 Somerset Christian
📌 @ Somerset Christian
⏰ 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
#GoDragons🐉
