Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators
Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators
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The 2026 KATE Conference took place on September 25! See the Conference page for more details!
Purpose
Purpose
The Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE) is a statewide professional organization affiliated with the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators and the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The purpose of KATE is to promote a closer union, better understanding, and cooperation among all groups concerned with the advancement and improvement of teacher education in Kentucky.
2026 KATE Awards
The Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators (KATE) was proud to continue its tradition of celebrating the exceptional individuals who shape the future of our profession. Nominations were invited for deserving colleagues and students for the 2026 Annual Awards, which recognized excellence across all levels of education.
Honors were presented for the Distinguished Educator Award, the Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award, the Outstanding Early Career Award, and the Outstanding Graduate and Undergraduate Student Awards—celebrating educators who demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation in the classroom, and a profound commitment to the teaching profession.
All recipients were honored during a special ceremony at the annual conference on September 25th, 2026.
2026 Award Winners:
Distinguished Educator: Dr. Tyler Saylor
Outstanding Mentor Teacher: Christy Cartner
Outstanding Graduate Student: Hunter Watts
Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Sadie Erwin and Carly Sparks
Outstanding Early Career Award: Lilly Woods Brown and Shelby Moore Hewett
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