NKYEC Coalitions

Changing the odds for youth in NKY

The Council's Coalitions are comprised of engaged education, business and community leaders who work togeher to achieve established regional education goals through measurable stragegies.

Join a Coalition today to help change the odds for youth in NKY!

Reducing Barriers to Education

Mission

Increase number of students ready for Kindergarten and build capacity to support trauma-invested practices and develop resiliency in students.

Co-Chairs

Rich Gilman, PhD

Terrace Metrics

Shelli Wilson, EdD

Campbell County School District

Engaging Business in College & Career Readiness

Mission

Increase awareness regarding workforce needs and develop valuable school-business partnerships to help increase the percentage of students graduating from two or four-year colleges and/or acquiring industry credentials. 

Chair

Karen Cheser, EdD

Fort Thomas Independent School District

Jean Loftus, MD

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center

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Advancing the Big Picture

Mission

Bring cutting-edge education trends to Northern Kentucky and increase awareness about current educational issues that lead to a call to action and enhance community support for education.

Co-Chairs

Jay Brewer

Dayton Independent School District

Dave Schroeder

Kenton County Public Library

Tammy Weidinger 

Brighton Center

Advocating for Education

Mission

Advocate for equitable education funding, inform and engage key stakeholders and support student needs.

Co-Chairs

Mike Borchers

Ludlow Independent School District

Mike Hammons

Children, Inc.