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Building a Skilled Workforce: How Jones Plastic and Rev-A-Shelf® Inspire Students
Justin Richards Justin Richards

Building a Skilled Workforce: How Jones Plastic and Rev-A-Shelf® Inspire Students

More than 20 students from the Academies of Louisville at Fern Creek High School and Jeffersontown (JTown) High School embarked on an immersive tour of Jones Plastic and Engineering and Rev-A-Shelf® on January 24, 2025. The tour, which brought classroom concepts to life, showcased the vital role of business partnerships in shaping Louisville’s future workforce.

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Fern Creek High School Welcomes Congressman Morgan McGarvey
Ryan Cummings Ryan Cummings

Fern Creek High School Welcomes Congressman Morgan McGarvey

Congressman McGarvey's visit to Fern Creek High School showcased a learning environment where innovation, engagement, and student success are at the forefront. From the cell-phone free policy to the Ivy Plus program and the Academies of Louisville, FCHS continues to demonstrate its dedication to preparing students for bright futures in an ever-changing world.

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Coding a Brighter Future with Mark Hamner of Papa Johns
Ryan Cummings Ryan Cummings

Coding a Brighter Future with Mark Hamner of Papa Johns

In the world of technology, where lines of code can not only create software but also transform lives, Mark Hamner, Senior Engineering Manager for Corporate Solutions at Papa Johns, is writing a new program for success. His journey from a curious eight-year-old with a computer with just four kilobytes of memory to a champion of the Academies of Louisville (AofL) is a testament to the transformative power of technology education.

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Authentic Experiences: Adulting in the Academies with Fern Creek’s Sara Wilson-Abell
Ryan Cummings Ryan Cummings

Authentic Experiences: Adulting in the Academies with Fern Creek’s Sara Wilson-Abell

While the position of Academy Coach was new, she had already been providing authentic experiences through her innovative teaching in AP US History and the creation of the Adulting 101 program. "So much of the Adulting 101 content is now embedded in the Academies," she explains, highlighting the Academies’ unique approach to integrating real-world skills into the educational journey.

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