Barb Catt has spent much of her career finding ways to bring technology and learning together. Now, she will have the opportunity to expand that work across Carroll County Schools as the district's new director of technology.
Catt, who has served as the library media specialist at Cartmell Elementary School for the past 10 years, will succeed Zachary Morris-Dean, who is leaving the district this month after 15 years in the technology department.
āI love my job and I love the library and what I do now, but I love all things ed tech,ā Catt said. āI love learning about new technology and finding ways we can apply it here at school with students and administratively. I thought this would be a good opportunity to be able to share my love of ed tech and knowledge with more people.ā
Catt came to Carroll County Schools in 2006 as a school-based case manager through NorthKey Community Care, following nearly 15 years in social work and case management. Former Cartmell principal Doug Oak encouraged her to consider teaching, and she joined the district as a fourth-grade math teacher in 2008.
After eight years in the classroom, she became Cartmell's library media specialist in 2016, a position that combined her interests in literacy, technology and education.
Catt believes her teaching experience will bring a valuable perspective to her new role, particularly when helping teachers incorporate technology into their classrooms.
āIām not just presenting some idea and not knowing how itās going to be applied. I understand how it will be used either to promote engagement with the content or how students are going to interact with it,ā she said.
As she prepares for the transition, Catt will work alongside Morris-Dean to become more familiar with the district's technology systems and operations. The two have worked together throughout his 15 years in the district, and Catt said she is looking forward to joining the team he has built.
āI donāt come from the technical background that Zach has about the systems and equipment, but I think Zach has built a strong and capable team and Iām excited to be part of that,ā she said.
Morris-Dean said he is confident Catt's experience and commitment to students will serve her well in the position.
āIām really proud of Barb. I know she will do an amazing job,ā Morris-Dean said. āIāve known her the entire 15 years Iāve been in the district and sheās always put kids at the forefront of her decision making, from her days in fourth grade to serving as media specialist.ā
He said Catt has long been someone he could rely on at Cartmell to help resolve technology issues and ensure students have the tools they need to learn.
āIām excited to see her be able to do that at a district scale now. I feel comfortable leaving the technology department in Barbās hands,ā Morris-Dean said.
Please use this link to access the Veterans Day slide shows that were shown at each school during the celebrations honoring our veterans.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qu0H0ESnMxCcSCeEGEu6QmMcTfoYpsww?usp=drive_link
Thank you for supporting our Panthers!
(More photos on the District Facebook page.)
She was transported via ambulance after receiving medical care from two school nurses. No lifesaving measures were necessary. No children were injured or in danger.
CCCDC staff have contacted all parents of students in that classroom. Any parent who has questions or concerns may contact the center at 732-7016.
CCCDC Director Leah Spencer gave credit to the nurses and emergency personnel for their fast response. An aide in the classroom alerted staff to the situation. The school staff quickly moved children out of the classroom.
Please keep the teacher, students and staff members in your thoughts and prayers.
These students visited Kathryn Winn Primary and the Carroll County Child Development Center, where they helped children practice writing letters, talked with teachers about their classrooms, played outside with Early Head Start children and even got to snuggle a few babies!
It was a great opportunity for our high school students to get some hands-on experience and learn more about working in education.
Tryouts will be Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. in the CCHS gym. All student athletes must have a current physical in order to participate.
Please contact Coach Roger Harden or Coach Brian Mumphrey with questions.
The Spring 2027 Educational Excellence Foundation of Carroll County Scholarship Application is now open.
This is a great opportunity for CCHS students to receive financial assistance as they continue their education. Any Carroll County student taking dual credit classes at CCHS, JCTC or the ATC is eligible to apply.
Please review the important dates below and mark your calendars!
November 6: Scholarship application opens. Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeaSrQvD.../viewform
December 14: JCTC grades are posted. Students should log into their JCTC accounts to confirm they have successfully completed all courses.
December 17: Scholarship application deadline. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
January 13: Scholarship recipients will be notified and publicly announced.
A Few Important Reminders:
Watch your email for scholarship information and updates.
After submitting your application, check your email for a confirmation message. If you do not receive one, your application may not have been submitted successfully.
Be sure to verify your JCTC grades before the scholarship deadline.
Please see the attached scholarship timeline for additional details. We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity! If you have questions, please contact your school counselor or Educational Excellence.
We've learned one thing this week. Carroll County has some strong opinions about colors! šš¤š
If you've been following the great Carroll County Schools color debate, here's where things stand as of 3:15 p.m. today.
The two logos pictured represent our current frontrunners, but there's still lots of time to cast your vote.
Haven't voted yet? Use the link below and help us choose the official color for Carroll County Schools. Voting closes Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m.
https://forms.gle/f62cvc9TRBs8qAuA8
Through a state program that gives schools the first opportunity to purchase surplus vehicles, the ATC recently added four newer vehicles to its automotive program. The vehicles include a former Kentucky State Police SUV, two trucks and a Dodge Charger.
The variety of makes and models will give students more hands-on experience working on different types of vehicles as they develop their automotive skills.
https://sites.google.com/carroll.kyschools.us/ccschoolssuperintendentscorner/home
Get your first look at the CCHS and CCMS Panthers and Lady Panthers basketball teams at Black & Gold Night on Thursday, Nov. 12. All teams will hit the court and give everyone a preview of the upcoming season!
Weāre also going to showcase the CCJP elementary basketball teams, and cheerleaders from all grade levels.
We hope to see you at Black & Gold Night! Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. in the CCHS gym. Adult tickets are $5 and students get in free. All students below ninth grade must be accompanied by an adult.
Letās pack the stands and support our student athletes!