Kentucky’s Top Social Studies Teacher | Lexington News

Christy Cartner, a dedicated social studies teacher at Bryan Station High School in Kentucky, just won the 2026 State Teacher of the Year award—recognized for her 19 years of excellence, leadership on school councils, and mentoring future educators. Honored at the Kentucky State Council for the Social Studies conference under the theme “Inquire, Ignite, Inspire,” Cartner embodies what great teaching looks like: empowering students, championing peers, and igniting critical thinking through passion and purpose. 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.Sources:https://lexingtonky.news/2026/09/15/bryan-station-teacher-cartner-wins-state-social-studies-award/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74d41f88f454604b Report issues to [email protected].