A local educator has been named the Fannie Bronson Postell Woman of the Year, an award named for a transformative school leader who served the community 100 years ago.
Kim Batts, a teacher and mentor in Christian County Public Schools for 35 years, received the award Thursday evening at The Book & Bottle Shop. Several dozen community members packed the downtown shop for the Women’s History Month celebration conducted by the Hopkinsville-Christian County Human Rights Commission.
Commission board member Yasamin Ausenbaugh described Batts’ career and impact in the community.
“Her work ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the confidence, critical-thinking skills and civic awareness needed to thrive in an ever-changing world,” she said…