A teacher in Christian County Public Schools will join the Kentucky Board of Education as a non-voting member for one year, the state Department of Education announced.
Alissa Riley — a faculty member at the Gateway Academy to Innovation and Technology who began her teaching career 15 years ago — will begin her term with the state school board on July 1.
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Riley was one of eight applicants from the First Congressional District for the board’s teacher member. She was recommended by the board’s Application Review Special Committee to fill the seat that will be vacated by Garrad County teacher Joanna Stevens when her term ends June 30, according to a state press release.
“I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a teacher,” Riley said in the release. “I have never wanted to be in any other field or pursue any other career. When people talk about their dream jobs, I can proudly say that I am living my dream.”
Joining Riley on the board will be student member Ronald “R.J.” Osborne, a junior at Whitley County High School. He will also serve as a non-voting member for one year.
