Empowering Educators: Jessica Hiler Discusses Funding, Professional Development, and School Policy

About this episode

Jessica Hiler discusses the importance of funding, professional development, and school policy in empowering educators.

Jessica Hiler, VP, Kentucky Education Association Quote of the Podcast: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not" -The Lorax, Dr. Seuss Introduction of Guest BIO – Taught Kindergarten at Deep Springs Elementary in Fayette County from 1999 - 2010. Served as the President of the Fayette County Education Association from 2010 - 2025. Began the term as the Vice President of Kentucky Education Association in June of 2025. Was appointed ...

People in this episode

Host: Liza Holland

Guest: Jessica Hiler

Topics covered

• educator empowerment
• funding
• professional development
• school policy
• education advocacy

Keywords

• education
• funding
• professional development
• school policy
• Kentucky Education Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kentucky Education Association

Books & works: The Lorax

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