HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named the new class of ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative, and two of the 24 are from western Kentucky.

According to KDE, The 2025–2026 GoTeachKY Ambassadors from the Eyewitness News coverage area are: • Joie Logsdon, Union County High School • Melissa Reed, Burns Middle School, which is in Daviess County

Officials note the ambassadors were selected from a pool of applicants across the state who answered the call for teachers interested in supporting the initiative and promoting the teaching profession. The 2025–2026 cohort represents a diverse mix of grade levels, subject areas and geographic regions across Kentucky.

KDE says ambassadors have three primary goals: • Communicate with and inspire students i

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