Henderson, KY – [May 5, 2026] – Henderson County High School is participating in the national signing day event supported nationally by Educators Rising, a community-based movement dedicated to cultivating the next generation of teachers from PDK International.
This event celebrates seniors who have made a commitment to pursue degrees in education, marking an important milestone in their journey towards becoming educators.
“We want to celebrate alongside Henderson County High School the achievement in graduation, and also thank these students in advance for choosing a career path that will have a lasting impact within their community,” said Dr. James Lane, chief executive for PDK International.
Educators Rising provides a vital framework for schools like Henderson County High School to nurture and support aspiring teachers through school chapters, curriculum, and a national conference and competition event.
“We are incredibly proud of our seniors who have chosen to pursue degrees in education,” said Mr. J.T. Payne, Principal of Career and Technical Education. “As one of the most high demand professions in Kentucky, they are on their way to a career that will impact future generations. We hope these students will consider bringing their talents and servant hearts back to Henderson County Schools.”
Through its partnership with schools like HCHS, Educators Rising offers a clear pathway to increase teacher diversity and quality within the communities using the program when students come back to teach in their home district.
Asher Daily is one of the students participating in the event.
“Educators Rising has done a great job preparing me for college and my future career in education,” Daily said. “I’m so thankful for everything they have done for me.”
At the event, the following students announced their commitment to post-secondary education with an intent to major in education and to attain a credential to teach.
- Susy Cruz, Arizona State University
- Ava Lucas, Western Kentucky University
- Asher Daily, University of Southern Indiana
- Payton Brown, University of Southern Indiana
- James Wynne, Murray State University
- Annaleigh Richard, Murray State University
- Molly Stone, Murray State University
- Emma Rutledge, Morehead State University
- Brynn Baker, Henderson Community College
- Miley McAtee, Henderson Community College
- Shelbie Green, Henderson Community College
- Savannah Springston, Henderson Community College
- Leann McHatton, Henderson Community College
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