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.
The KGA is housed in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences at Western Kentucky University.
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
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
Email:
[email protected]
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."
"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:
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:
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Jill Brown: KGA Coordinator and Assistant Professor at EEAS, WKU
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The KGA runs on the energy of students!
Current KGA Practicum Students:
Sarah Belk: KY Giant Map
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: Develop lesson plans, promote use, communicate with places that house maps
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: Develop lesson plans, promote use, communicate with places that house maps
Bristol Beaty: Marketing Coordinator and Website Editor
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: I oversee the KGA website, resources, and email. I cultivate the KGA newsletters and manage new membership.
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: I oversee the KGA website, resources, and email. I cultivate the KGA newsletters and manage new membership.
Sydney Friedman: Research & Development
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Minors: Music
Year: Sophomore
Position Description: Research better ways to educate teachers about geography
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Minors: Music
Year: Sophomore
Position Description: Research better ways to educate teachers about geography
Colton Hamblin: GIS Educator
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies Year: Senior Position Description: Maintain/improve GIS educational training aspects of the KGA website. |
Julianna Brough: GIS Educator
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: Engage in website development for KGA Geographers Guide series. Educate local teachers and students about GIS analysis and workflows.
Majors: Environmental, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies
Year: Senior
Position Description: Engage in website development for KGA Geographers Guide series. Educate local teachers and students about GIS analysis and workflows.
