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Keyshawn Stoner's Academic Recovery Comeback at Shawnee
Keyshawn Stoner's journey at the Academy at Shawnee began with significant challenges. His freshman year was, as he describes it, a "mess." A car accident resulted in a leg injury, impacting his mobility and school attendance. Coupled with academic struggles, Keyshawn found himself navigating a difficult period, earning Cs and Ds. But the support and guidance he found at Shawnee led to what he and his friends call his “Academic Recovery Comeback.”
Honoring Charles Bowser: The Vision Behind Career Academies
This Black History Month, we celebrate Charles Bowser, a visionary leader whose work laid the foundation for career academies, a transformative educational model that champions equity and opportunity for all students.
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.
Meet Emily Drexler, the Matchmaker for the Academies of Louisville Alliance
This interview offers insights from Emily, Business Partner Recruiter for the Academies of Louisville, on her role, vision, and the importance of community involvement.
Beyond the Classroom: Redefining Education with AofL's Vision Team
This team brings together a diverse array of stakeholders—teachers, administrators, counselors, parents, district officials, and industry professionals—fostering a synergy of ideas and experiences. "Every school is not on their own because of the vision team," adds Brian Sermersheim, Freshman Academy Assistant Principal at Fern Creek High School, highlighting the collaborative spirit driving their work.
Good Vibes, Great Futures: A Partnership Driving Student Success
Good Vibes Garage, led by co-owner Cory Shephard, exemplifies the power of partnerships with the Academies of Louisville at Southern High School. As a Southern alumnus and father of a current student in the Automotive Engineering Academy, Cory has witnessed firsthand how hands-on pathways can ignite student passions and prepare them for success.
Wiring Her Future: Jewels Jackson's Path of Discovery at Valley High School
Failing algebra four times and battling depression, Jewels Jackson's middle school years were a landscape of academic struggle. Her senior year at Valley High School reveals a dramatically different narrative. Now confidently pursuing dual career pathways and serving as a school ambassador, Jewels has transformed from a struggling student to an accomplished young woman with a bright future.
Jeffersontown High School Welders Forge Their Future Through AWS 2F Certification
In a powerful demonstration of skill and career readiness, students from Jeffersontown High School's welding pathway recently undertook the American Welding Society (AWS) 2F certification test. This rigorous industry certification exam, far more than a traditional classroom test, challenged 14 seniors and 10 juniors to prove their welding prowess in a hands-on, real-world scenario.
Shawnee Students Partner with Belle of Louisville to Revamp Social Media Strategy
On January 16, 2025, the Academy at Shawnee's Business and Entrepreneurship students showcased their innovative skills by presenting social media branding strategies for the Belle of Louisville. This collaboration marked the culmination of months of effort, as students worked closely with Heather Funk, Communications and Content Manager for the historic steamboat, to modernize its online presence and engage younger audiences.
Bridging the Gap: Atherton High School's STEM Panel Seeks to Inspire Minority Students
On January 10, 2025, Atherton High School hosted a needed event aimed at addressing the persistent racial and gender disparities in STEM fields. The school welcomed a diverse panel of STEM professionals, offering minority students a unique opportunity to engage with successful role models in their chosen field.
A Vision for Success: Mary Beth Smith on the Academies of Louisville in 2025
This interview offers a perspective on the year to come from Mary Beth Smith, Director of the Academies of Louisville.
People Helping People: Class Act FCU's Educational Mission with the Academies of Louisville
At Doss, Southern, and Jeffersontown High Schools, students aren't just learning about finance—they're living it. In an unprecedented investment reshaping financial education, Class Act Federal Credit Union has opened full-service bank branches inside these three JCPS high schools. These aren't scaled-down models or simulations. Students operate actual credit union branches, handling transactions and gaining hands-on experience in the financial sector.