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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

Carter Cunagin is a senior at Jackson County High School. He is graduating in the top five in his class. He plans on attending the University of the Cumberlands in the fall. He will major in Accounting and plans on becoming a CPA. 

Congratulations, Carter!



Damonica Partin

From left to right: Donna House, Damonica Partin, & 

Damonica Partin is a school librarian at Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School. She has taught 23 years in middle school and 18 of those years have been in Clark County.  She really loves being a school librarian because every day is a new challenge!

Congratulations, Damonica!




Laneia Archer

From left to right: Donna House & Laneia Archer

Laneia Archer is a senior at Marshall County High School. Laneia plans to attend Murray State University beginning in the fall of 2024 where she will pursue a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Best wishes to Laneia in all of her current and future endeavors! 

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

Rebecca Gordon is a senior at Madison Central High School in Richmond, KY. Rebecca plans to attend Sullivan University in the fall to further her studies in Baking and Pastry Arts. Rebecca also enjoys soccer and being involved at her church. Bob LaDeur was Rebecca's sponsor and thus, also a recipient of a KAPE Scholarship! Mr. LaDeur is currently a Guidance Counselor at Madison Central.  

Congratulations, Rebecca and Mr. LaDeur!



Cassie Feese

From left to right: Donna House & Cassie Feese

Cassie Feese is a 2nd Grade ELA teacher for Highland Elementary in Glasgow, KY. Mrs. Feese has been teaching elementary grades for the past seven years! Cassie is married with a son and enjoys spending time outdoors, leading worship at church, and being with her family! Mrs. Feese is currently pursuing a GRREC-Ed certification because she loves teaching reading!  

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

Hannah Combs is a 2024 recipient of a KAPE scholarship for excellence. She is a graduating senior at Clay County High School and plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University where she will major in Elementary Education. 

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!








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