Gifted Education Month celebrated in Kentucky

More than 200 gifted students, educators, parents, and advocates gathered at the Kentucky State Capitol to celebrate Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3. Governor Matt Bevin, Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton, legislators, and students spoke at a ceremony held by the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education.

Sixth grader Mickenna Harthun takes a picture of the rotunda before a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Sixth grader Mickenna Harthun takes a picture of the rotunda before a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton and Governor Matt Bevin wait to speak while school groups are introduced during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton and Governor Matt Bevin wait to speak while school groups are introduced during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Governor Matt Bevin speaks to gifted students, educators, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Governor Matt Bevin speaks to gifted students, educators, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton speaks to gifted students, educators, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton speaks to gifted students, educators, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Governor Matt Bevin greets students from Bullitt County during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort. Around 120 students from Bullitt County attended the ceremony.
Governor Matt Bevin greets students from Bullitt County during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort. Around 120 students from Bullitt County attended the ceremony.
More than 200 gifted students, educators, parents, and gifted education advocates filled the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 in Frankfort.
More than 200 gifted students, educators, parents, and gifted education advocates filled the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 in Frankfort.
Katherine Goble, the 2010 KAGE Distinguished Student, speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Katherine Goble, the 2010 KAGE Distinguished Student, speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Student from Bullitt County listen to Katherine Goble, the 2010 KAGE Distinguished Student, speak during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Student from Bullitt County listen to Katherine Goble, the 2010 KAGE Distinguished Student, speak during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Representative Derrick Graham speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Representative Derrick Graham speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Gatton Academy senior Anne Barrett Wetzel speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Gatton Academy senior Anne Barrett Wetzel speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Bullitt County Schools Superintendent Keith Davis listens to speakers alongside students from his district during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort. Keith was named Administrator of the Year by the National Association for Gifted Education in 2015. Around 120 students from Bullitt County attended the ceremony.
Bullitt County Schools Superintendent Keith Davis listens to speakers alongside students from his district during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort. Keith was named Administrator of the Year by the National Association for Gifted Education in 2015. Around 120 students from Bullitt County attended the ceremony.
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Senator Mike Wilson speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.

 

Sixth grader Allister Thomas from Bullitt County listens to a speaker during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Sixth grader Allister Thomas from Bullitt County listens to a speaker during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Rachel Ritchie, the 2015 KAGE Distinguished Student, speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Rachel Ritchie, the 2015 KAGE Distinguished Student, speaks during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Matthew Pinkham, the 2013 KAGE Distinguished Student, performs "Hallelujah" during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
Matthew Pinkham, the 2013 KAGE Distinguished Student, performs “Hallelujah” during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
KAGE President Tracy Inman speaks to gifted students, educators, parents, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
KAGE President Tracy Inman speaks to gifted students, educators, parents, and gifted education advocates during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3 at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
KAGE Executive Director Lynette Baldwin walks thr halls of the State Capitol during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3.
KAGE Executive Director Lynette Baldwin walks the halls of the State Capitol during a ceremony celebrating Gifted Education Month in Kentucky February 3.
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