Superintendent Comments
April 2025
It seems as if we may have finally made it through Winter. I know we still have several “almanac”
Winters left, but hopefully the snow and ice are gone for a good while. Corbin schools will be celebrating
Spring Break the week of March 31-April 4. As you know, the calendar was a point of discussion
throughout most of the recent legislative session, and after all of the dust settled, our last day for
students will be Thursday, May 22. Graduation is set for Sunday, May 2,5 at the Corbin Arena @ 2:00.
The Spring State Academic Testing window is scheduled for the last 10 instructional days of the
calendar.
Corbin Independent Schools named the 2025 Redhound Hall of Honor inductees at the most recent
Board of Education meeting. The four people selected are each outstanding in their own right and will
be a very strong addition to the first three classes of honorees. A brief introduction to the newest
members:
1. Ann Hacker – Ms. Hacker was a 37-year educator in Corbin Schools, teaching students from 6th grade
through High School. She is credited with beginning the FHA (Future Homemakers of America) program
at Corbin High School and held several statewide offices in this area. She served as the state, regional,
and national president of the Home Economics Association (now known as Family Consumer Sciences).
She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Union College. Ms. Hacker is credited with educating
thousands of students in “survival” skills such as cooking, sewing, parenting,g and consumerism. Ms.
Hacker resides in Corbin, KY, with her husband Bill. Ms. Hacker is known as a vibrant teacher who did
tremendous things for Corbin students. We are proud she is part of the Redhound Hall of Honor.
2. Lisa Cleary – Ms. Cleary was a member (and vice-chair) of the Corbin Board of Education for 17 years.
Lisa oversaw tremendous growth in the Corbin district during her tenure. She was recognized as being a
strong advocate for students and teachers in her time as a school board member. Professionally, Lisa
and her husband, Kim, ran a very successful physical therapy business (Corbin Physical Therapy) that was
known for professionalism and having a very benevolent outlook toward the community. The Cleary’s
took care of Corbin students and athletes for over 41 years, many times on weekends and during after-
school hours. The Clearys were also known for encouraging all kids to do their best in school and to
work hard on their education. We are very happy to bestow this honor on Lisa, she is truly a Redhound
at heart.
3. Kim Cleary – Kim was the other partner in Corbin Physical Therapy (with wife Lisa) and also served theThe
Corbin community with excellent physical therapy services. Kim was the de facto athletic trainer for
For several decades, Corbin was a fixture on the Corbin football sidelines. Kim did
not limit his generosity to only football players, it was not uncommon to see student athletes of both
genders representing all sports at Corbin Physical Therapy. Kim is also a valued member of the Corbin
Varsity Club has donated time and resources to help all students at Corbin High School. Kim has
served on multiple hiring committees for Corbin High School and is known for being a tremendously fair
individual who always does his best for his community. We are proud to honor Kim with this Redhound
Hall of Honor selection.
4. Greg Daniel – Greg Daniel graduated from Corbin High School in 1976 and attended the University of
Kentucky graduating (Magna Cum Laude) in 1980. Mr. Daniel then embarked on an incredible career as
a veterinarian and animal surgeon specializing in Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology. He has his
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University (Magna Cum Laude) and his Masters of
Science degree in Veterinary Bioscience from the University of Illinois. Greg has over 15 citations from
various colleges and universities such as the University of Tennessee, the University of Virginia and the
Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Greg has been the lead researcher on many grants/awards
during his career and has held the position of President of the American College of Veterinary Radiology,
President of the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians and numerous committees and
advisory boards. Greg has also been the Interim Dean at the Virginia and Maryland College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Greg has certainly risen to the top of his profession and has spent his professional life adding to the
value of his chosen life’s work. We are proud to call him a Redhound.
Congratulations to this year’s class of the Redhound Hall of Honor.
Dave Cox
Superintendent, Corbin Schools