If you ask what Katie Berner does at Baker Intermediate, the answer goes far beyond her job title.
She helps students discover books and engage in vibrant learning in the library. She co-directs the school’s theater program. She builds relationships, creates opportunities, and encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and believe in what they can become.
Now, Kentucky is recognizing that impact by naming her the 2027 Kentucky Middle School Teacher of the Year…