<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2nFE6f_0wCPySt600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2nFE6f_0wCPySt600" width="800" height="400" ></figure>(FRANKFORT, KY) – Meredith Brewer has been named the new associate commissioner in charge of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness.“I am honored to take on this new role and excited for the opportunity to lead this fantastic team as we continue to support and strengthen our existing educator workforce, while working to inspire the next generation of Kentucky teachers,” Brewer said.​​​​​​​​​​​​​The KDE Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness provides support for developing and improving Kentucky’s educator workforce, with focuses on teacher recruitment, educator preparation programs, certification, professional development, and “Grow Your Own” pathways. The office is also responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators.“I look forward to collaborating closely with the Education Professional Standards Board, building on their successes as we work to maintain the highest standards of excellence in educator preparation and development. Together, we will ensure that Kentucky’s educators are well-prepared, effective, and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards,” Brewer said.A native of Centerville, Ohio, Brewer previously served as the KDE executive director of education policy. Before joining KDE in August 2019, she was the director of the Kentucky Center for Mathematics and an elementary classroom teacher in Texas and Kentucky.“Meredith has been a valuable member of the KDE team and a thoughtful voice when it comes to education policy in the Commonwealth,” said Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher. “Her passion for education will serve her well in this new role and I’m excited to see what’s ahead.”Brewer received a bachelor’s degree in political science and public relations and a master’s degree in education from Baylor University. She also received a doctorate in educational evaluation and policy from the University of Kentucky.</div></body>

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Meredith Brewer named associate commissioner of KDE Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Meredith Brewer has been named the new associate commissioner in charge of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness. “I am honored to take on this new role and excited for the opportunity to lead this fantastic team as we continue...