KET Annual Report FY 2017

LOCAL CONTENT AND SERVICE REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017 (FY17)

OUR MISSION KET’s mission is to make Kentucky a better place and strengthen its communities by educating, inspiring, informing and connecting its citizens through the power of public media.

OUR VISION KET distinguishes itself as the most-trusted, preeminent source of high-quality educational and public media — in classrooms, homes and communities — to meet the diverse needs of Kentucky.

KET produces and provides innovative and relevant programs and services, giving all citizens access to in-depth information and to cultural and educational opportunities.

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OUR VALUES LEARNING EQUITY

lifelong pursuit of knowledge

equal access to needed resources

FAIRNESS

respect for all voices

CREATIVITY

encouragement of imagination, invention and expression

INNOVATION

appropriate use of advanced techniques and technologies

EXCELLENCE

achievement of high quality and effectiveness

INTEGRITY

adherence to the highest standards of conduct

DIVERSITY

inclusion in our workforce, services and content

COMMUNITY

working together toward common goals

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KET’S FASTFORWARD GED LEARNING SYSTEM IS USED NATIONWIDE — WITH A 90% PASS RATE. KET is the largest nonprofit GED® education publisher in the country.

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KET IS USED IN EVERY KENTUCKY PUBLIC SCHOOL.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION With a variety of resources and trainings, KET helps

like Sesame Street, Curious George and The Cat in the

prepare our children to be kindergarten ready and

Hat are especially important. Furthermore, for the many

successful in school.

Kentucky children who are not in any formal preschool

KET provides PBS KIDS programming to every Kentucky child via our 16-transmitter broadcast network, online and on mobile. KET and PBS KIDS are leaders in reaching

the only high-quality early childhood education resources accessible to every home in Kentucky.

families – especially those who need it most. PBS stations

Beyond programming, KET provided childcare workers

reach more children age 2-5, more moms with young

and preschool instructors with KET-produced toolkits of

children and more children from low-income homes than

classroom resources and lesson plans – plus hands-on

any other children’s TV network.

workshop trainings – to boost children’s school readiness

In the fall of 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics

in science, math, social studies, health and the arts.

issued new guidelines on children’s media use, suggesting

KET also hosted Family Creative Learning workshops,

that children as young as 18 months may benefit from

conducted Odd Squad camps and participated in a pilot

high-quality educational media, such as that provided by

preschool STEM initiative focused on computational

Sesame Workshop and PBS KIDS. The authors noted

thinking.

that “well-designed television programs, such as Sesame Street, can improve cognitive, literacy and social outcomes for children 3 to 5 years of age.”

Given the data from the Kentucky Department of Education indicating that 50% of the children in our state aren’t prepared to enter kindergarten, PBS KIDS programs 6

environment before entering kindergarten, KET is one of

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“When we got the staff trained, it was a real morale boost … The KET instructors were very inviting, very engaging and very informative.”

– Tonia Whitaker Director of Temple Academy Learning Center in Louisville

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PBS KIDS resources can help close the math

achievement gap for children from low-income families and better prepare them for kindergarten.*

KET enrolled 2,230 preschool teachers and childcare workers in the KET Childcare Training program for state licensing requirements.

Offered 61 early childhood online courses and issued 2,675 certificates.

Provided 108 courses and training events to 3,200 childcare workers and 3,000 parents, directly impacting an estimated

72,000 children.

*Engaging Families in Early Mathematics Learning: A Study of a Preschool Family Engagement Model. WestEd, 2014

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K-12 EDUCATION

KET-produced resources are used in Kentucky

Similarly, Sam Northern, a library media specialist

classrooms every school day. Through the thousands of

at Simpson County Elementary School who was

free online resources KET provides at KET.org/education

also named a PBS Digital Innovator, relies on PBS

and in PBS LearningMedia, educators can complement

LearningMedia.

classroom instruction with video, interactives and other engaging digital learning materials that bring learning to life.

Teachers like James Wampler, a science instructor and 2016 PBS Digital Innovator, often make use of KET resources to enhance their classroom experience.

“When we do our unit on DNA, chromosomes and alleles, I am able to pull up a lesson on PBS LearningMedia,” said Wampler. “It’s quick and it starts the fire for learning.”

“I know that the resources I’m getting from PBS are credible and safe for students,” said Northern. “It’s my go-to place.”

Outside of the classroom, KET welcomed more than 3,000 students and teachers to workshops at KET’s Media Lab during the 2016-17 school year thanks to a travel grant from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Plus, KET Education Consultants held regional teacher trainings in media arts, conducted its annual Multimedia Professional Development Day and visited 729 schools across the Commonwealth.

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THE YEAR AT A GLANCE Instructional Resources & Services In K-12 education, KET has produced more than 3,300

I’m so grateful for KET! It’s our state’s best educational resource by far!

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digital classroom resources in science, mathematics,

A Franklin County media specialist

health, history, social studies, the arts and early childhood as a leading national partner in PBS LearningMedia – a comprehensive online multimedia

Professional Development

learning service provided by KET in partnership with the

KET launched three new professional development

Kentucky Department of Education. In FY17, Kentucky

courses:

students and teachers streamed more than 2.1 million

• Project AWARE

digital resources provided by KET.

• Managing Challenging Student Behaviors • Exploring Your School’s Data More than 47,000 PD certificates were awarded to educators during FY17.

More than 2,100 students participated in KET Online Campus courses in Arts and Humanities, Latin, German, Chinese and Spanish: all are available for dual credit from Morehead State University.

Consultants & Trainings KET Education Consultants provided 556 workshops, events and consultations in 729 schools to nearly 12,000 teachers, students and parents.

KET’s Media Lab

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ADULT EDUCATION

KET delivers educational resources that begin in the

FastForward is proven – 90% of students using

preschool years and extend through high school and

FastForward pass the test and earn a GED® credential.*

beyond. We also recognize that not everyone follows

Researchers also reported that FastForward is quickly

the same educational path.

becoming “a regular part of the repertoire for adult-

When Amanda Isner-Cheek was just 14, her life began to change, and not for the better. Her mother moved

GED Testing Service reports that the pass rate of

her to a small town where the school lacked special

students using FastForward surpasses the average

programs to help her with her ADD and dyslexia.

national pass rate in every subject area.

After dropping out of high school, things got worse for Amanda when her mother died. Her life was spiraling out of control as she turned to drugs, got a divorce, was incarcerated and lost custody of her child.

As Amanda attempted to put her life back together, she realized the lack of a high school diploma was a barrier she needed to overcome. She turned to the Lyon County Adult Learning Center – and KET’s FastForward test-preparation learning system. Thanks to a partnership between KET and Kentucky Adult Education (KAE), FastForward is available in all adult education centers statewide.

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In addition to helping high school dropouts pass the GED test, KET is working in numerous ways to improve workplace readiness and job skills.

In 2017, KET convened a task force of 15 business, industry and government representatives from across the state to identify the most critical skills needed by employers for entry-level, non-supervisory positions.

The findings are helping inform KET’s efforts to provide relevant workplace training and curriculum materials. * Source: Arroyo Research Services independent evaluation of users with complete GED® test results, 2016

THE YEAR AT A GLANCE

90%

FastForward is proven – of students using FastForward pass the test and earn a GED® credential.* That’s well above the national average.

FastForward added more than

12,500 NEW USERS in FY17.

650

More than ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS participated in live and virtual workshops conducted by KET, and more than

700 instructors earned certificates for online PD.

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KET IS USED BY MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE EACH WEEK.

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KET’S 15 STATEWIDE TRANSMISSION TOWERS HELP CONNECT AND PROTECT. P U B L I C S A F E T Y PA R T N E R S Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Federal Bureau of Investigation KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources KY Division of Forestry KY Division of Emergency Management, Emergency Alert System KY Emergency Warning System KY State Police KY Transportation Cabinet KentuckyWired Louisville Fire Department Regional EMS and Sheriffs’ Departments Secret Service National Guard National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service US FirstNet Early Alert System

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IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR THE COMMUNITY. JOURNEY TO RECOVERY: INSIDE OPIOID ADDICTION The opioid epidemic is a major health crisis in Kentucky.

Continuing with an intense, multi-platform look at the epidemic, KET premiered Journey to Recovery, which goes beyond the headlines to meet the people affected by drug addiction as well as top treatment experts fighting on the front lines. Today, the documentary is being used as part of treatment and recovery efforts across the state.

KENTUCKY VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR: IN THEIR OWN WORDS Featuring first-hand accounts from Kentucky veterans of the Vietnam War, this evocative and emotional documentary – featuring more than 65 veterans – captured and preserved the personal stories of veterans recounting their war experiences. It followed previous documentaries in the series that showcased interviews with veterans of WWII and the Korean War.

FORGOTTEN FAME – THE MARION MILEY STORY Lexington’s Marion Miley was a childhood golf prodigy who was propelled to international celebrity as a young adult winning numerous golf championships in the years preceding the formation of the LPGA. But it all came to a tragic end when burglars killed her on the eve of America’s involvement in WWII. She was a pioneer in women’s athletics, yet her achievements got lost in the sensational nature of her murder and the attention of a nation turning to war.

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ARTS & CULTURE KET showcased our state’s vibrant arts scene and shared stories from our history and heritage. American Spiritual Ensemble gave viewers a front-row seat to a joyful performance of classic spirituals, jazz, Broadway show tunes and more. The Hilltoppers looked back at a magical time when TV was new, juke boxes were all the rage and four Kentucky singers were at the top of the charts. Plus, Kentucky Life, The Local Traveler and Kentucky Collectibles introduced viewers to more of the people, places and things that enrich Kentucky’s story.

HEALTH In addition to a focus on the opioid crisis, KET explored a variety of health-related topics on the weekly Kentucky Health series, while Health Three60 featured specials on pain management without addiction — with continued support from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS Kentuckians count on KET’s public affairs programming to stay informed and gain a greater understanding of the issues facing our state and nation. Kentucky Tonight, Comment on Kentucky and Connections with Renee Shaw delivered weekly insights and analysis, while live legislative coverage and nightly recaps ensured citizens had unparalleled access to the legislative process.

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KET ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS

PUBLIC AFFAIRS – WEEKLY SERIES

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE

Kentucky Tonight

Legislative Update nightly during sessions

Comment on Kentucky

Regular Session Live coverage

Connections with Renee Shaw

overnor’s State of the Commonwealth Address – G Live coverage

Kentucky Health

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALS Journey to Recovery Inside Opioid Addiction Forum Severe Weather Call-in Connecting Silicon Valley with Silicon Hollow S.T.E.A.M. Health Three60

“The Hidden Life of Your Mouth” Heath Three60

“Pain Management without Addiction” Fancy Farm Education Matters

“College Financial Aid Call-in”

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Legislative Interim Meetings Live coverage

ARTS & CULTURE – WEEKLY SERIES Kentucky Life Kentucky Collectibles The Local Travel

ARTS & CULTURE – SERIES American Spiritual Ensemble The Hilltoppers Great Conversations at the Kentucky Author Forum 2017 Kentucky Writers’ Hall of Fame Ceremony

OTHER SERIES/SPECIALS Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words

Kentucky’s Underground Railroad (Model Interactive Lessons) Inside Opioid Addiction (Model Interactive Lessons)

Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story

Latin

Conversations with Champions

Managing Challenging Student Behaviors

Kentucky Afield Spring Fishing Call-in

Muse Moments

Kentucky Afield Wildlife Diversity Call-in

News Quiz

Open Hearts/Open Homes

Reclaiming Habitat for Honeybees (Model Interactive Lessons)

Jeff Hoover: Journey from Jamestown Prominent Kentuckians in the United States Senate: Wendell Ford

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, COURSES AND ONLINE LEARNING America’s Songs: The Lomax Collection

SETC High School Theatre Festival (Drama Arts Toolkit) Spanish Theater Design (Drama Arts Toolkit) Virtual Physics Labs Apps A World of Stories

Art to Heart (Early Childhood) Arts in Culture Communicating at Work (Model Interactive Lessons) Creating Modern Dance (Dance Arts Toolkit) Dances of Latin America (Dance Arts Toolkit) Dècouverte Everyday Science (Early Childhood) Exploraciones German

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KET’S THREE PRODUCTION FACILITIES CONNECT OUR COMMUNITIES. FRANKFORT

LEXINGTON

LOUISVILLE

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KET IS KENTUCKY’S ONLY STATEWIDE BROADCAST NETWORK.

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PBS AND PBS KIDS

THE YEAR AT A GLANCE Masterpiece gave viewers a new historical drama to

Science and nature lovers discovered a unique view of

young life beginning at the time she takes the throne

than 30 animatronic spy cameras disguised as animals

love with Victoria, which followed the seminal queen’s

at the age of 18. Poldark continued to enchant with its ongoing tale of a former soldier back home in

England after fighting in the American Revolution. And

Sherlock returned with three new mysteries featuring

Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson.

The Great War, a three-part special from American

Experience on the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into WWI; Hamilton’s America, which went behind the scenes of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway and pop

culture phenomenon; and American Masters’ biography prolific life of the author and activist who inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought.

KET is Kentucky’s source for PBS programs. Science, history, the arts and more come to life through the engaging and thought-provoking content from PBS. 20

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to secretly record behavior in the wild.

The Great British Baking Show continued to

delight, as the cooking competition proved a hit in both the television ratings and online popularity.

And finally, music and the Commonwealth converged

History came alive in a variety of ways, highlighted by

of Maya Angelou, a fascinating journey through the

the animal world as Spy in the Wild employed more

in epic fashion as several national productions featured a Kentucky connection. For the first time in

its long history, Live from Lincoln Center went on

the road to bring viewers Simple Gifts: Chamber

Music Society at Shaker Village. Kentucky native

Jeff Dupre returned with his latest documentary,

Soundbreaking, a wide-ranging exploration of the

history and art of recorded music. Plus, Kentuckians Sturgill Simpson and Jordan Smith each had national concert specials.

PBS is the 6th mostwatched network among all broadcast & cable channels.

For the 14th consecutive year, the American public ranked PBS #1 IN PUBLIC

TRUST and an excellent value for tax dollars.

Nurturing the Whole Child Kentucky families depend on KET to

deliver PBS KIDS – the number one educational media brand for children – through television, digital platforms and community-based programs.

That’s why, in the spring of 2017, KET was thrilled to offer parents, caregivers and children an all-

new option: the KET PBS KIDS channel, airing

24/7 and streaming live online. Two launch events, featuring Daniel Tiger, kicked off this exciting new service. KET and PBS KIDS bring learning to

life for all children with content that supports and nurtures the whole child.

Parents ranked PBS KIDS as the most trusted

and relied upon media brand for school

readiness.*

In the same survey, PBS KIDS led all networks

in improving kids’ behavior, with 74% of parents saying their child exhibits more positive

behavior after engaging with PBS KIDS. * Smarty Pants, 2014

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KET ANYWHERE

KET anywhere. That’s our vision, to provide KET and PBS programs on demand, any time, on practically any device: - KET.org

- KET Legislative Coverage app for Apple and Android - KET and PBS channels on YouTube

- PBS apps, with PBS and KET programs, for iPhone, iPad, and Android

- PBS channels, with PBS and KET programming, for Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Windows 10

- PBS KIDS apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android - KET on iTunes U

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Total FY17 page views on KET.org were

3.7 million. More than 2.5 million videos were viewed on KET.org and related video platforms.

More than 2

million educational resources were

streamed in FY17.

More than 200,000 views of legislative

video occurred across the KET Legislative

Coverage app and KET.org.

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FISCAL YEAR 2017 OPERATING REVENUE

State General Funds 64% CPB 16%

Private Donations 12%

Grants/Entrepeneurial 9%

State General Funds CPB Grants/Entrepreneurial Private Donations

$13.8 M $3.4 M $1.9 M $2.6 M

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$21.7 M

KENTUCKY’S ONLY STATEWIDE MEDIA KET COVERAGE MAP

Cincinnati

Charl./Hunt.

Louisville

Lexington

Evansville

Tri-Cities

Bowling Green Paducah/Cape G. Nashville

Knoxville

DMA RANK

TV MARKETS

KY HH

TOTAL HH

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Louisville

502,260

657,030

63

Lexington

459,300

459,300

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Cincinnati

171,250

871,970

73

Charleston/Huntington

97,950

406,310

103

Evansville

103,490

264,890

82

Paducah/Cape Girardeau

87,620

354,790

181

Bowling Green

77,360

77,360

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Nashville

66,140

79,000

61

Knoxville

25,860

29,000

99

Tri-Cities, TN

11,720

13,000

TOTAL

1,602,950

3,212,650

KET’s broadcast and education services

TV CHANNELS

Telecommunications Center in Lexington. KET

KET— High-definition KET and PBS programming

Frankfort and a studio and community outreach

KET2 — How-to travel and lifelonglearning programs, PBS encores

originate from the O. Leonard Press

operates a production center at the Capitol in office on Main Street in Louisville.

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AWARDS AND KEY PARTNERSHIPS

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 2017 Dr. Samuel Robinson Award from the Kentucky Board of Education 2016 Community Award from Louisville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP Kentucky MIC Hall of Fame Award (Kentucky Broadcasters Association) for former KET Executive Director and CEO Virginia Fox

2017 OHIO VALLEY REGIONAL EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS Kentucky Veterans of the Vietnam War: In Their Own Words (won) - Tom Bickel Forgotten Fame: The Marion Miley Story (won) - Craig Cornwell, Shae Hopkins, Beth Kirchner The Hilltoppers (won) - Tom Thurman, Teresa Day, Shae Hopkins Kentucky Life “Haunted Louisville” (won) - Frank Simkonis Kentucky Life “The Pigeon Photographer” (won) Steve Shaffer Kentucky Life “Underground Railroad in Boone County” (won) - Frank Simkonis Merle Travis: Guitar Man (won) - Tom Thurman and Teresa Day Kentucky Life “Crittenden’s Watch” (nominated) - Paul Smith The Local Travler “Appalachian Artisans” (nominated) - Amy Hess and Matt Webb Kentucky Afield “Backpacking Trout into Red River Gorge” (nominated) - Nathan Brooks 26

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2017 LEXINGTON ADVERTISING FEDERATION ADDY AWARDS Silver: The Hilltoppers poster - Amy Crittenden, Clark Bradshaw, John Dawahare Silver: Kentucky’s Story (spot) - Dennis Goodman, Steve Shaffer, Rob Elliott, Tim Bischoff

PRSA THOROUGHBRED CHAPTER AWARDS A Revolutionary Reception for premiere of Hamilton’s America (special events) - Tim Bischoff, Julie Schmidt, Peter Holloway (Stage One), Dan Forte (Ky Center for the Arts) Fast Forward Online Campaign - Abigail Malik, Todd Piccirilli, Tonya Crum, Tim Bischoff, Austin Powell Visions Magazine Redesign - Todd Piccirilli, Ellen Soileau, John Dawahare, Missy Upton, Amy Crittenden, Justin Stewart, Dave Hamon, Nancy Howard, Lisa Meek, Abigail Malik, Steve Shaffer, Tim Bischoff KET Education Rebranding - Tim Bischoff, Abigail Malik, Ann Bransom, Todd Piccirilli, John Dawahare, Tonya Crum, Nancy Carpenter, Missy Upton, Paul Dmytrewycz, Brian Spellman

KEY PARTNERSHIPS 55,000 Degrees Capitol Environmental Education Center City of Louisville - Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Commerce Lexington Community Action Council’s Policy Council and School

Readiness Committee ConnectKentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Eastern KY Child Care Coalition Eastern Kentucky University Education Professional Standards Board Family & Caregiver Engagement and Transition to

Kindergarten Action Networks FEMA First Five Lex Floyd County Public Schools Floyd Co. Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) Forward in the Fifth Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky GED Testing Service® Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Greater Louisville, Inc. and GLI Arts & Cultural Attractions Greater Louisville Medical Society Jefferson County Public Schools Johnson County Community Early Childhood Council (CECC) KentuckianaWorks Kentucky Adult Education Kentucky Arts Council Kentucky Association of School Librarians Kentucky Broadcasters Association Kentucky Cable and Telecommunications Association Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Community and Technical College System Kentucky Cooperative Extension Kentucky Department of Education

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Kentucky Division of Emergency Management Kentucky Environmental Education Council Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Medical Association Kentucky Press Association Kentucky’s Public Radio Stations Kentucky Science Center Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Leadership Kentucky Legislative Research Commission LexArts Louisville Central Community Center Louisville Cultural Consortium Louisville’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Louisville Central Community Center (LCCC) Louisville Free Public Library Louisville Ready for K Alliance Louisville Urban League Metro United Way Morehead State University Murray State University National Center for Families Learning National Weather Service Nature Preserves Commission Operation UNITE PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs Pine Mountain Settlement School Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence Promise Zone Neighborhood SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) University of Kentucky University of Louisville University Press of Kentucky Western Kentucky University WKU Center for the Gifted Studies

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LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

The governing body for KET is the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, an agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the Education & Workforce Development Cabinet. The KET Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund for KET support the mission and work of the Authority by

KET FOUNDATION INC. •M embers of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television

•M ary Butler, Lexington (Friends of KET representative)

•S hae Hopkins, KET Executive Director (Treasurer)

managing and soliciting funds and contributions that support local productions, services, and the acquisition of PBS and other programs. The Friends of KET, a statewide group of volunteers, help promote

• President: Sean Mestan, Princeton

programs and services in communities across the

• President-elect: Donna Wear, Paducah

Commonwealth.

KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION • Chair: Rusty Cheuvront, Louisville

• Vice Chair: Donna Moore Campbell, Lexington • Secretary: Hilma Prather, Somerset

• Executive Committee At Large: Dr. Suvas Desai, Lexington

• Executive Committee At Large: Heidi Margulis, Louisville • David Couch, Frankfort

• Jeffrey Scott Jobe, Glasgow

• Stephen Pruitt, Ph.D., Kentucky Commissioner of Education, Frankfort

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FRIENDS OF KET EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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• Vice President: Kathy Brauer, Henderson • Vice President: Martha Deener, Lexington • Vice President: G. Dan Griffith, Owensboro • Vice President: Romanza Johnson, Bowling Green • Vice President: A. Dale Josey, Louisville • Past President: Nancy Thames, Richmond • Nominating Chair: Carol Beirne, Fort Wright

COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET INC.

KET SENIOR MANAGEMENT

• Chair: Nick Nicholson, Lexington

• Shae Hopkins, Executive Director and CEO

• Chairman Emeritus: John R. Hall, Lexington

• Tim Bischoff, Senior Director, Marketing and Online Content

• Secretary: Kimberly D. Patton, Hebron • Treasurer: John S. Domaschko, Edgewood • Mira S. Ball, Lexington • Kathy Brauer, Henderson (Friends of KET representative) • Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Louisville • Donna Moore Campbell, Lexington • Rusty Cheuvront, Louisville

• Craig Cornwell, Senior Director, Programming • Tonya Crum, Senior Director, Education • Jorge Gonzalez, Senior Director, Technology • Linda Hume, Senior Director, Finance and Administration • Linda Randulfe, Senior Director, Production Operations

• Shae Hopkins, KET Executive Director

• Michele Ripley, President, Commonwealth Fund for KET

• Bill Jones, Paducah

• Julie Schmidt, Senior Director, External Affairs

• James H. “Mike” Molloy, Lexington • Hilma Prather, Somerset • Chris Reid, Owensboro • William T. Young Jr., Lexington

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