KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
Office Phone: (859)880-1987 Donna House MA. Ed., CKP, Executive Director Donna is a retired educator who served Kentucky public schools for 23 years. She is a state certified paralegal who studied in an ABA approved program. Donna has served in her role as Executive Director of KAPE since 2016. Each member of the Board of Directors of KAPE is an active or retired educator. |
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Carter Cunagin
From left to right: State Representative, Principal, KAPE Member Timmy Truett, Carter Cunagin, and Sponsoring KAPE Member Melinda Cunigan
Congratulations, Carter!
Damonica Partin
From left to right: Donna House, Damonica Partin, &
Congratulations, Damonica!
Laneia Archer
From left to right: Donna House & Laneia Archer
Congratulations, Laneia!
Rebecca Gordon & Bob LaDeur
From left to right: Brian Collier, Rebecca Gordon, and Bob LaDeur
From left to right: Brian Collier & Bob LaDeur
Congratulations, Rebecca and Mr. LaDeur!
Cassie Feese
From left to right: Donna House & Cassie Feese
Congratulations, Cassie!
Caydrian Lawsom
Photo by: Tasha Brumback-Hughes: From left to right: Donna House & Caydrian Lawson
Caydrian Lawson is a senior at South Laurel High School. She will be attending Eastern Kentucky University to study Elementary Education. She enjoys anything outdoors, reading, and being with her family. Caydrian has always loved spending time with children, and hopes to inspire many through teaching. Caydrian was sponsored by her mother, Charlisa Lawson, a preschool teacher in Laurel County.
Congratulations, Caydrian!
Cailyn Holbrook
From left to right: Donna House, Cailyn Holbrook, & sponsoring KAPE member teacher Angela Lockhart
Cailyn Holbrook is a graduate of Pike County Central High School in Pikeville, KY. She is the oldest of five siblings. Cailyn plans to complete her general education courses at Big Sandy Community and Technical College and then complete a degree in Imaging Sciences at Morehead State University. Her career goal is to be an ultrasound technician.
Congratulations, Cailyn!
Tayver Allen
From left to right: Regina Sandberg & Tayver Allen
Tayver Allen is finishing up her 3rd year at Dixie Magnet Elementary in Lexington, KY. Ms. Allen is working towards her National Board Certification and is excited to implement those new routines/concepts in her classroom. In her free time, she loves to read and get outside for a walk with her dog.
Congratulations, Tayver!
Hannah Combs
From left to right: Donna House & Hannah Combs
Congratulations, Hannah!
Mason Beach
From left to right: Donna House, Mason Beach & Christina McCreary
Mason Beach is a Senior at Harlan County High school. He is an honor student and has achieved a 3.96 GPA. He is the President of the National Beta Club, a member of the student advisory council, National Honors Society, and National Spanish Honors Society. He is a dual sport athlete in football and Bass fishing. Mason will attend Lincoln Memorial University in the Fall where he will earn an exercise science degree and then obtain his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Congratulations, Mason!
Michelle Robbins
From left to right: Donna House & Michelle Robbins
Michelle Robbins is a Low Incidence Consultant for Allen County Schools. Michelle has worked with MSD students for the past 20 years and now wishes to add a Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification. Michelle has been a proud member of KAPE for more than 10 years.
Congratulations, Michelle!
Olivia Griffith
From left to right: Stephanie Hinz & Olivia Griffith
Olivia Griffith is a senior at McCracken County High School in Paducah, Kentucky. She plans to attend the University of Kentucky in the fall and major in nursing and to hopefully one day get her masters degree and become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Congratulations, Olivia!