Great Kids Summit

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COMMENTS:
  • BY: Mary   FROM: Kentucky State University   ON: 05/19
  • Hi my name is Mary. I went to the Great Kid's Summit and really liked the program that you have and I learned all kinds of things that are going to help me out later in life when I go to apply for a job. Your program made me want to go out here and help kids that are on the urge of dropping out of school. Being able to go to the great kid's summit was a great experience for me. I would also like to say that I am interested in going to Kentucky University College after I graduate from high school.
  • BY: 12th grader, Harlan County HS   FROM: Hazard Community & Technical College   ON: 03/26
  • The keynote speaker was very useful. He gave a heartfelt message and encouraged us to do our best.
  • BY: 7th grader, Bondurant Middle School   FROM: Kentucky State University   ON: 03/26
  • Ready for Life let us as students use our voice and let us generate our own ideas. The activity we did could help students all around Kentucky.
  • BY: 9th grader, Knott County Central   FROM: Hazard Community & Technical College   ON: 03/26
  • GKS does an excellent job of introducing and preparing students and teens for their future.
  • BY: 10th grader, Jackson City School   FROM: Hazard Community & Technical College   ON: 03/26
  • The acting out work interviews helped a lot! It showed me how I should act at interviews in the future.
  • BY: Elizabeth Anderson-Hoagland   FROM: Murray State University   ON: 03/23
  • The Price is Right game was so much fun. I love how the audience was involved shouting out prices. Also - great prizes!
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The First Regional Great Kids Summit, a Huge Success!

Over 200 youth from Western Kentucky attended the Great Kids Summit held at Murray State University. The day was filled with fun and excitement and the youth really enjoyed themselves. "This years Great Kids Summit is completely different", said Glenn Means, Board member and Youth Advisory Council Coordinator for Kentucky Child Now, "We really engage the youth throughout the day. Having local speakers and sponsors really makes it special to the youth. They could get jobs right here in their own area. I can't wait to go to the next one! Join US!"

  • A SPECIAL THANK YOU
  • To our Murray State University Planning Committee!
  • CO_CHAIRS:
  • Jennifer VanWaes, Program Director, GEAR UP & SOAR, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative
  • Mary Kate Poling, Executive Director, Kentucky Child Now!
  • Lance Allison, Executive Director, Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce
  • Paula J. Armon, Academic Support Program/Placement, West Kentucky Community & Technical College
  • Micheal Byers, VP Administrations, Crounse Corp.
  • Torey Earie, 4H Science Energy & Tech
  • Donna Grief, Math Resource Specialist, GEAR UP & SOAR, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative
  • Bonita Hatfield, GEAR UP Science
  • Rickie Hicks, GEAR UP Science
  • Laurie Latham, Director of Business and Fund Development, Western Baptist Hospital
  • Audrey Neal, Site Coordinator, Gear Up KY II, Murray State University
  • Laurie Latham, Director of Business and Fund Development, Western Baptist Hospital
  • Tressa Ross, Program Associate with GEAR UP, Murray State University
  • Julie Thomas, Ballard Schools
  • Stacey Thomas, M.S., Business/Education & Leadership Director, Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Jan Tilley, GEAR UP Parent Involvement Coordinator
  • Denise Traughber, Technology Specialist
  • Pamela Tucker, GEAR UP Mobile Technology Coordinator
  • Terry Waltman, Program Coordinator, GEAR UP && SOAR, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative
  • Bill Wells, GEAR UP Mentor
  • Patrick Withrow, MD, VP/Chief Medical Officer, Western Baptist Hospital