Alison Chaney

Renaissance Teacher Leaders recently returned from St. Louis, where they explored the city’s vibrant arts scene, history, architecture, and iconic landmarks as part of their grant experience. 🎭🎨🏛️ Throughout the week, educators attended live performances, visited historic sites, and experienced inspiring artistic spaces that highlighted the power of creativity and storytelling. These shared experiences sparked new ideas, strengthened connections among participants, and provided fresh inspiration to bring back to classrooms across Kentucky. We look forward to seeing how these experiences continue to influence teaching, learning, and the arts in their schools and communities. @KEDCGrants @KEDC1

Stepping back in time today with the Campbell House! 🏠 ❤️ It’s so nice to see this time capsule and everything including the furniture with great preservation! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

The fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis! Our docent, Georgia, took great care of us. Rich in history and fabulous architecture! 🎭🎙️📽️🍿@KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles was inspiring. Having a group of artisans in one building in the middle of a community is every artists’ dream! A mecca for their community ❤️ @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Another fabulous day in St. Louis! Touring the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis! 83,000 square ft of mosaic and over 7,000 colors. A feast for the eyes! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Enjoying the Mighty Mississippi! Thank you for this awesome experience! The second longest river in North America!🇺🇸 @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

@klmyates @DrJWEvansJr @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m I know! I wish you all were here!❤️

@chaney_ali53670 @DrJWEvansJr @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m Awww miss traveling with you but hope you had the BEST time!

What a great immersion trip! St.Louis and all its history! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Thank you, KEDC, for providing a highly valuable professional development experience. Your dedication to supporting educators will positively influence the future of countless students. 🫶@KEDCGrants @KedcARTS @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Day 5: Summer Conference. Parting is such sweet sorrow. The connections you make and the skills we have learned will have a ripple effect for years to come! 🫶🎵🗣️Thank you for believing in us Randy Lanham! @KedcARTS @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m @KEDCGrants

Marvin Bartlett provided valuable insights and practical tips that I can apply with my students to help them craft engaging stories. Thank you 😊 @marvbartlett56 @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Thank you, Pat Banks for letting us explore watercolor techniques. This was very helpful.🖼️🎨🖌️@KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

Thank you to Kevin Hardesty your portrayal of Daniel Boone! You were spectacular and I was hanging on to every word. @KedcARTS @KedcARTS @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

Day 4: Summer Conference. Lewis County has really enjoyed this opportunity! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

Keith Semmel for your presentation today! I loved hearing how the Beetles used their influence to make an impact for Civil Rights! ❤️😊🎵@KedcARTS @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

Day 3: Summer Conference. Art Therapy Session for the win! 🖼️These strategies are fabulous! Thank you Julie Hutchinson and Jordan Letcher-Williams. 🫶 @KedcARTS @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

We were swept away today! 🧹 Thank you Chris Robbin’s for our introduction into broom making 101. This was fabulous! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr @KingWendy_m

This Chautauqua Lecture was spectacular! Col Charles Young was such a fascinating man and kept persevering in the face of adversity. His resilience made him a great man and a proud Kentuckian. Michael Jones did an excellent job portraying him! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @DrJWEvansJr

Day 2: Summer Conference was fabulous! Connecting the dots brought to us by the National Quilt Museum was a fascinating way to bring geometry together with art! @KedcARTS @KEDCGrants @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr

Exploring Kentucky’s State instrument yesterday was such a fascinating look back in time! Thank you to our presenters Ron Pen and Lorinda Jones! @KedcARTS @KedcARTS @KingWendy_m @DrJWEvansJr