Teachopedia

Practical Resources

Welcome to Louisville and the wonderful world of teaching! While the early mornings, sacrificed evenings and weekends, and diminishing sense of self can make you feel like a martyr for the cause (“overwhelming” is an understatement), your new life outside your classroom should be the least of your concerns. That’s why we include this section on practical resources to make maneuvering around your new home and your respective school district a little less stressful, and maybe even a little more fun. It’s important to have a life of your own away from your students, if only to burn off stress on the treadmill or to enjoy a vitamin rich home-cooked meal with friends if only to retain your sanity. (And you may need these novelties after the twenty boxes of doughnuts that greet you at every in-service and in the teachers’ lounge!)

In this initial entry, Amy Bigelow has ambitiously gathered a list of resources in Louisville that create a comprehensive guide to the city. She also includes resources for teachers in Jefferson County, as well as for graduate students at the University of Louisville’s Department of Education and Human Development. These tips should help any new teacher navigate the city and their respective school districts. Because many Alternative Certification candidates will be placed in the surrounding communities or the Archdiocese, we have also added resources that can assist those who teach in these districts.

Substitute Teacher Resource for Jefferson County
Eager substitute for 06-07 school year: Lauren Graber
SUB NUMBER: 2207293
Home phone: 473-0291
Cell: 612-597-5927

Additional Districts Resources:

Oldham County
http://www.oldham.k12.ky.us/
“Links” from the homepage will take you to many great online resources to help with planning and technology

Harrie Buecker, Assistant Super. and Instructional Support
Harrie.Buecker@Oldham.kyschools.us

Genie Yockey, Pesonnel Director
Genie.Yockey@Oldham.kyschools.us
# 222-3777 x111

Board of Education
1350 North Highway 393 (physical address)
P. O. Box 218 (mailing address)
Buckner, Kentucky 40010
Phone (502) 222-8880
FAX (502) 222-8885

Shelby County
http://www.shelby.k12.ky.us/
Elain Farris, Superintendent
Donna Shaw, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel
Shelby County Public Schools
P. O. Box 159 - 1155 West Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40066-0159
Phone: (502) 633-2375
Fax: (502) 633-1988

Henry County
http://www.henry.k12.ky.us/
Employment Opportunities link on site
Utilities link on site
326 S. Main Street
New Castle, KY 40050
Phone: (502) 845-8600
Fax: (502) 845-8601

Bullit County
http://www.bullitt.k12.ky.us
1040 Highway 44 East
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-2271

The Archdioceses of Louisville
www.archlou.org
Judy Thomas, the coordinator of personnel services
jthomas@archlou.org
(502) 585-3291
Flaget Center – a resource similar to Gheen’s Academy

Question and Answer: Louisville Resources

Q: How early does the TARC (Louisville’s city bus) start running?

A: 6:30 a.m., but it depends on the route. It’s also important to check what time the line stops running – some busses stop at 6:30 p.m.

Q: Say we want to take our kids on an event, not sponsored by the school, what should we do if kids don’t have bus fare?

A: Direct them to the school secretary or book keeper; schools keep stacks of bus passes!

Q: What are the legal proceedings for car registration if you are from a title-holding state and are still paying off your car?

A: You will need to go to the County Clerks office to get a title request sheet to fax to your car’s financer. They will in turn send your title to the Sheriff’s Office. They will contact you when they receive it. It takes about two weeks and sometimes requires pestering phone calls.

Q: Can you turn off the grade visibility component of JCPS online?

A: Yes. You can set your defaults.

Q: Can you work with kids outside your subject area in ESS (Extended School Services)?

A: Yes.

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