About the Kentucky Geographic Alliance

The Kentucky Geographic Alliance (KGA), under the umbrella of the National Council for Geographic Education, was established in 1987 as a partnership of K-12 teachers and academic geographers dedicated to improving the geographic literacy of Kentucky school children. The Alliance provides educators with professional development, networking, model programs, and teaching materials. It promotes public awareness of importance of geographic literacy and skills. Part of National Council for Geographic Education's nationwide network of state geographic alliances, KGA's programs teach students to care for the planet, its resources, and all of its inhabitants and prepare them to succeed as citizens in an increasingly global society.

​The KGA is housed in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences at Western Kentucky University. 
Contact Information
Email:
kga@wku.edu
Address:
Kentucky Geographic Alliance, EST #353
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Science (#31006)
1901 College Heights Blvd.
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY  42101

Our Mission:
"The Kentucky Geographic Alliance is an organizing force in preparing teachers and students to meet the challenging geographic knowledge and skills needed to work and live productively in today's society."
Our Core Values:
  • "All citizens need geographic knowledge and skills."

  • "Internal and external collaboration is the key to our success."

  • "Change is inevitable and we must keep current with innovative ideas."

  • "Geographic content should be supported throughout our education systems."

Current KGA Staff:
Jill Brown: KGA Coordinator and Assistant Professor at EEAS, WKU
Current KGA Practicum Students:
The KGA runs on the energy of students!
Grace Herrmann: GIS Coordinator and Website Manager

     Major: Geography/Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environment and Sustainability
     Certificate: Geographic Information Systems; Emergency Management and Disaster Science
     Year: Senior
     Position Description: Managing the KGA website and resources; Creating and Presenting new KGA GIS   
     Modules; Creating new GIS Storymaps; Writing Conference Proposals; Writing Grant Proposals
David Medina: Marketing Coordinator and Website Editor

Major: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Minor: International Business
Certificate(s): Emerging Leaders Certification - September, 2021
                             Pursuing a certificate in GIS
Year: Junior
Position Description: Creating KGA Newsletters, serving as a liaison between the KGA and other organizations, advertising KGA events and information, maintaining a strong social media presence

Sophie Austin: GIS Educator

Major: Geography/Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environment and Sustainability
Minors: Biology; Philosophy
Certificate:​ Geographic Information Systems
Year: Senior
Position Description:​ Creating and presenting new GIS training modules; creating new ArcGIS Online storymaps