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Some of the most important work in a school happens before anyone else even realizes it needs to be done. For the teachers she supports, Ms. Debbie Eubanks is the person who seems to know what they need before they ever have to ask. For the past several years, Debbie has served as an instructional aide at Corbin Primary, bringing the same level of effort, care, and dedication to her work each day. She doesn’t wait to be told what needs to be done. She sees a need, takes owner

Resilience isn’t about avoiding hard things. It’s about deciding that hard things won’t stop you. For William Tuttle Jr., that decision has been especially meaningful this year. After undergoing major surgery this summer, William faced a significant challenge before the school year even began. Yet when he returned to school, he came ready to learn, participate, and continue giving his best. William has continued to approach his schoolwork and extracurricular activities with u

For Jaxon Shelby, work ethic isn’t something he talks about. It’s something he shows—day after day. From the time Jaxon entered high school as a freshman, he has had goals for himself. He wanted to play football. He wanted to be part of the band. And someday, he hopes to work as an assistant at Corbin Primary School. What stands out about Jaxon is that he hasn’t simply talked about those goals. He has consistently shown up and put in the work to pursue them. Jaxon joined the

For Corbin High School student Masyn Elam, hard work is nothing new. As a competitive all-star cheerleader, Masyn travels to Louisville three times a week to pursue something she loves—cheering, competing, and, of course, flipping. She also runs track and stays committed to the many demands that come with being a student-athlete. But Masyn’s work ethic doesn’t stop when practice ends. When she saw an opportunity to turn one of her interests into something of her own, she took

Excellence is often found in the extra effort we choose to give. For Jireth E. Villatoro-Rivera, a sixth-grade English Language Learner at Corbin Middle School, a recent writing assignment required more than simply putting his thoughts on paper. While his classmates were focused on understanding the content and communicating their ideas, Jireth was doing that work while also navigating a language he is still learning. And he embraced the challenge with intentional effort. Wit

At Corbin High School, a great deal of what makes each day run smoothly happens before most people even notice it. Every morning, Darrell Helton, head custodian at Corbin High School, is already at work. But his work ethic goes far beyond keeping the building clean and ready for students and staff. Darrell makes it a priority to check in with the principals each morning, making sure they know he is available and asking if there is anything they need. When he sees someone putt

Some people make an impact through the things they accomplish. Others make an impact simply by the way they show up for the people around them. Natoshia Mouser, a special education teacher at Corbin Primary School, is one of those people. Each day, Natoshia walks into school with a smile, a kind word, and a steady commitment to the students and families she serves. What others may not always see is the strength it takes to show up that way. Natoshia has experienced the profou

Corbin High School senior Isaiah Angel explains Critical Thinking: solving problems with the tools you already have in your hands.

A Corbin High School student with autism finds her voice in choir: a real Portrait of a Learner story of Collaboration between staff and family.

Corbin Middle School's head custodian, Scotty Powers, arrives before dawn and teaches students what Work Ethic looks like without ever asking for credit.

Jose Torres came to Corbin from Mexico at 14, speaking no English. He's now a Kentucky Player of the Year and a small business owner who gives back.

Corbin Primary School teacher Melanie Howard reimagined an Easter egg hunt so a blind kindergartner could hunt for eggs completely on her own.

Corbin High School freshman Julia Butler was elected Speaker of the House at a 1,000-student mock government conference, with a delegation of just 11.

What does creativity look like in a school? Sometimes, it looks like an art project or a new idea. But sometimes, creativity is much quieter. It is asking a question no one else has thought to ask. It is looking at a challenge and wondering, What if we tried something different? It is believing that a student can succeed—and then finding a way to help make that success possible. At Corbin Primary School, Jaden Dixon brings that kind of creativity to her work every day. Jaden,

For a preschool student, the school day begins long before they walk through the classroom door. It begins when they climb onto the bus. For many of our youngest Redhounds, Ronnie Prewitt is the first familiar face they see each morning—and the last one they see before heading home. As a preschool bus driver, Ronnie understands that his job is about much more than getting students safely from one place to another. It is about making connections. Ronnie was recently recognized

Some stories of resilience are loud. Others are found in the quiet decision to get up, put on a smile, and keep showing up for the people who are counting on you. At Corbin Primary School, Shawn Freeman has shown us what that kind of resilience looks like. Shawn was recently recognized with the Redhound Way Service Award for Resilience during our Classified Appreciation Breakfast. The award celebrates classified employees who bring the traits of The Redhound Way to life throu

Sometimes collaboration looks like sitting around a table, planning an event, or working together on a project. But at Corbin High School, Staci Hibbard shows us that collaboration can also look like simply noticing what needs to be done—and bringing in the right people to help. Staci was recently recognized with the Redhound Way Service Award for Collaboration during our Classified Appreciation Breakfast. The award celebrates classified employees who bring the traits of The

Sometimes, the hardest part of helping a student isn't knowing what to do. It's figuring out how to do it when the path forward isn't clear. At Corbin Elementary School & Corbin School of Innovation, Ashley Hart, Family Resource Youth Service Center Coordinator, has built her work around answering that question. Ashley was recently recognized with the Redhound Way Service Award for Critical Thinking during our Classified Appreciation Breakfast. The award celebrates classified

Sometimes, work ethic is easy to recognize. It is the person who doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done. The person who notices the details others might overlook. The person who takes pride in doing something well—not because someone is watching, but because it matters to them. At Corbin High School, Travis Jones is that person. Travis, a custodian at CHS, was recently recognized with the Redhound Way Service Award for Work Ethic during our Classified Appreciation Brea