Contact
Kim Stevenson
District Administrator
270-887-7000
Racial Equity Committee Team
Kim Stevenson
Keisha Benson
Sean Conley
Tom Bell
Alethia West
Lisa Wooten
Tara Toliver
Gwenda Motley
Beverly Fort
Rico Rodriquez
Carla Criswell
Chris Bentzel
Cindy Campbell
Stephanie Blanton
Michelle Walden
Kelly Gates
Jennifer Meacham
Laurel Pemberton
Angela Thomas
Sherry Holloway
Meagan Hickman
Josh Hunt
Kevin Jasper
Vice Killebrew
Sara Shepherd
Robert Tyree
Krista Stratton
Mary Lovelace
Wendy Baker
Raiona Henderson
If serving on this committee is a desire for you, we welcome you with open arms. We are looking for Equity Champions to serve alongside us. Your commitment would include meeting about an hour and a half once a quarter. We need individuals that are passionate about equity and inclusion. If this is you, please reach out to your school committee member or email: kim.stevenson@christian.kyschools.us.
Spotlights
Student
Jayceon Thomas
Jayceon is junior at Hopkinsville High School. He is
a young entrepreneur, as he has created his own
clothing line called "Tremendous Clothing". When he
graduates, he would like to expand his clothing line and
focus more on growing his digital art/graphic design
business. He is also interested in becoming a
motivational speaker to help others learn about the
struggles of growing up being a young African American
male and the growths and setbacks that have been
made along the way.
Community
bell hooks
Born on September 27, 1952, in Hopkinsville, KY, she was given the birth name Gloria Jean Watkins. She adopted her pen name "bell hooks" from her maternal great- grandmother, Bell Hooks Blair. bell hooks is an African
American social activist, educator, feminist, and writer. In 2018, she was inducted into the Kentucky Writers Hall of
Fame. Berea College has honored bell hooks life and
legacy with the bell hooks Center. She passed away on
December 15, 2021. Mrs. Gwenda Motley, the sister of bell hooks, continues her legacy and serves as a member of the Racial Equity
Committee.
Events
Mancell Elam and students from his focus group had the opportunity to tour Austin Peay State University in April, Joining the group were Mr. Tom Bell, Board Chair, and Mr. Vice Killebrew. The students were able to get a first hand look at college life and the opportunities available at APSU.
Mancell Elam speaks at the Racial Equity Forum. The Racial Equity Forum supports conversations across community leaders that helps break down barriers so all students have equitable outcomes.