Kentucky Librarian in National Teacher Race | Lexington News

Holly Daugherty, a librarian from Whitley City, Kentucky, is one of six national finalists for the Toyota Family Teacher of the Year award—honoring educators who bridge schools and families to boost student success. Her innovative work at McCreary County Public Library is competing against top contenders from across the U.S., with the winner earning $20,000 and runner-up $5,000 to expand family engagement efforts. Celebrated at a November conference in San Antonio, this 30-year program underscores how vital family involvement is in education—with Toyota investing over $750,000 in such initiatives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d102a884aa2cf77