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Amy Strassner named assistant principal at Kentucky School for the Deaf

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2 years ago

May 18, 2024

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Amy Strassner named assistant principal at Kentucky School for the Deaf

Amy Strassner was named assistant principal at the Kentucky School for the Deaf on May 17. Submitted photo

Amy Strassner has been named assistant principal at the Kentucky School for the Deaf. With more than two decades of dedicated service in education, Strassner brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments.

Some highlights from Strassner’s resume include:

Strategic Leadership: She is currently pursuing her doctorate in education from Liberty University, with a specialization in educational leadership. Strassner possesses a strong foundation in strategic planning and school administration. She also has a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies to enhance school operations, budget development and public relations.
Community Engagement: As the former school principal at Pattison’s Academy in Charleston, S.C., Strassner spearheaded initiatives to strengthen community engagement and support for students with severe to profound disabilities. She enhanced communication channels within the school community.
Diversity and Inclusion: Strassner is a published author and co-author of books focused on the deaf experience, including “A Survival Guide for New Deafies” and “Don’t Just Sign… Communicate! A Student’s Guide to the Deaf Experience.” She brings a personal perspective to her work and has shown a deep commitment to promoting equity and accessibility in education.
Educational Excellence: During her tenure as school principal at the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton, N.C., Strassner implemented initiatives to enhance academic achievement and student support services. Her accomplishments included facilitating accreditation processes and fostering a positive school culture resulting in a decrease in student suspensions.

“Amy’s leadership style is characterized by transparency, authenticity and collaboration,” said Interim Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney, “She is dedicated to building positive workplace cultures, removing barriers to growth and fostering restorative practices within educational communities. We are so pleased to welcome her to the KSD community and we look forward to working with her.”

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Saturated soil raises flooding risk across Kentucky after recent heavy rain

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July 16, 2026

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Saturated soil raises flooding risk across Kentucky after recent heavy rain

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Recent heavy rainfall has left soil across the state completely soaked, contributing to localized flooding in some areas.

When rain falls, some water soaks into the ground through a process called percolation.

Soil can only hold a limited amount of water. Once the small air spaces within the soil fill with water, the ground becomes saturated and additional rainfall has nowhere to go.

Soil type plays a role in how quickly water drains.

Much of Kentucky has clay-heavy soil, which is made up of very small, flat particles packed tightly together.

That composition makes it harder for water to move through. In clay soil, water may drain at a rate of only 0.02 to 0.17 inches per hour.

When rainfall comes down faster than the ground can absorb it and water cannot drain into a stream or storm drain quickly enough, it begins to build up.

That buildup is what leads to localized flooding.

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Cyclosporiasis spreads across Kentucky

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13 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Cyclosporiasis is a microscopic parasite that can contaminate food and water — is making people sick across several states, including Kentucky.

Dr. Patricia Tellez-Watson said, the illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis and spreads when someone ingests contaminated food or water. “It is an intestinal infection caused by this water-borne, food-borne microscopic parasite,” she said.

Symptoms can include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Tellez-Watson said, cases are often sporadic, but outbreaks can happen — especially during hot, wet months, when the parasite can survive in the environment long enough to become infectious.

Health experts recommend taking extra precautions with food and water. Washing hands and thoroughly rinsing produce before eating or cooking can reduce risk.

Watson also urged people to be cautious with fresh produce, particularly pre-packaged items, and to consider using bottled water.

Officials have confirmed cases in Bowling Green, though it’s unclear how many.

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Drafted by Reds, Matt Ponatoski enrolls at University of Kentucky

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July 15, 2026

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Drafted by Reds, Matt Ponatoski enrolls at University of Kentucky

Moeller two-sport star Matt Ponatoski had a decision to make after being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds.
Ponatoski chose to enroll at Kentucky where he could play both baseball and football.

Dual-sport star and Moeller alum Matt Ponatoski’s final decision still awaits, but signs are pointing towards Lexington, KY.

After committing to the University of Kentucky as both a quarterback and pitcher, Ponatoski was selected in the 18th round (No. 542 overall) of the 2026 MLB Draft by the hometown Cincinnati Reds. While Ponatoski was ranked No. 208 on the MLB’s draft board and expected to be selected higher, doubts around whether he intended to go pro this year caused his stock to fall.

Ponatoksi has until the MLB’s signing deadline on July 27 to make a final decision, but the Moeller product has seemingly signaled his intention to stick with the University of Kentucky. He enrolled at the University of Kentucky on Wednesday, July 15, per a Kentucky Sports Radio report, indicating he will join the Wildcats football team in the fall.

The Man of Moeller was just the third player in the history of the Gatorade Player of the Year award to win for two different sports in the same season. Doing so in his junior year, he joined Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss and National Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer.

For Wildcats football, Ponatoski would come in as a four-star quarterback prospect and helped give new head coach Will Stein a top-25 recruiting class in the nation. He threw just one interception in his senior season for the Moeller Crusaders, completing 66% of his passes for 2,395 yards and 28 touchdowns.

For Kentucky baseball, Ponatoski would join up with fellow freshman and former Louisville Trinity pitcher Grayson Willoughby, who won Kentucky Mr. Baseball and withdrew his name from the draft. Willoughby, a top-rated pitching prospect, felt MLB teams were attempting to low-ball him and thus chose to stick with the Wildcats. Ponatoski is fresh from a season leading Moeller to the state championship game, recording a 1.37 ERA on the year.

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