Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Team Goal: 

Woodford County Schools Equity Team advocates for the success of all students with a dedicated focus to underserved and underrepresented populations while encouraging student empowerment.

Team Members:

• Superintendent/Designee: Ryan Asher ryan.asher@woodford.kyschools.us

• Guidance Counselor: Kristen Wilson kristen.wilson@woodford.kyschools.us

• Athletic Department: Dennis Johnson dennis.johnson@woodford.kyschools.us

• HS Admin: Amanda Best amanda.best@woodford.kyschools.us

• MS/Elementary Admin: Elaine Kaiser elaine.kaiser@woodford.kyschools.us

• HS Teacher: Pam Duncan and Kellie Griffie pam.duncan@woodford.kyschools.us kellie.griffie@woodford.kyschools.us

• Middle School Teacher: Sarah Rall sarah.rall@woodford.kyschools.us 

• Elementary Teacher: Faith Duke faith.duke@woodford.kyschools.us 

• HS Parent: VACANT

• MS Parent: Erika Gonzalez erikagonzalezve@hotmail.com

• Elementary Parent: Lori Reed lori_reed_76@hotmail.com 

• Community Leadership: Larry Blackford larry.nancyb@twc.com 

• Board Member: Amanda Glass amanda.glass@woodford.kyschools.us

• Students: VACANT

Team Meeting Norms:

• Place the interests of students above all others in every decision and within every discussion.

• Abide by the policies of the Woodford County Board of Education

• Maintain an unwavering focus on the achievement of all students through conducting conversations, projects, and education around the established goal of the team. 

• Work to build trust between and among Equity Team Committee members, Board members, and the Superintendent by treating everyone with dignity and respect, even in times of disagreement.

• Model continuous learning and improvement in our roles as members of the team.

• Base recommendations upon available facts, avoid bias, and uphold and support the decisions of the Board once a decision is rendered by them.

• Speak openly and honestly with the commitment to voice concerns with possible biases of team members without immediate or long term judgment of the individual.

• Be present and engaged.

• Begin and end meetings on time.