Virtual Career Day #4!

Today is our last and final virtual career day tour!  This video just happens to emphasize all women working in agriculture!  I met all four of these ladies when I attended Murray State University roughly 15 years ago because..... Guess what!?!  I majored in Animal Equine Science before switching to Education!  

  Over the past four days, we have been provided the opportunity to see careers from all over the US (even the world if you count the US Air Force).   I want you to know that your opportunities are endless. You may have your heart set on a specific occupation, or you may change your mind like I did!  Either way, follow your passion! We're not all dealt the same hand in life, but through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, you can achieve your dreams!

Please give a warm welcome to our women in agriculture today and their furry guests - you'll especially appreciate the little guy at the end! 🐄🐎🐴

Virtual Career Day #3!

I hope you have enjoyed learning about different careers as much as I have!  We have many familiar faces today along with one all the way from 🌟 HOLLYWOOD🌟 and she has a special message just for you!!  💗  

There are many words of wisdom packed into this video!

Tim Stark - Marketing Director at Murray Bank
Lisa Potter - Resident Dining Manager with Racer Dining
Daisy Grooms - Accountant
LeAnn Darnall - I CAN Inc. (Rodan & Fields)
Samantha Restoff - Physical Therapist Assistant
Amber Windhorst - Co-Owner She Tough Fitness
Leigh-Allyn Baker Kauffman - Actress

Virtual Career Day #2

I think you will find quite a bit of inspiration from these men and women! Today's virtual career tour highlights a variety of occupations. Enjoy!!

• Adam Marganski - Local 1 Carpenter 
• Melisa Hicks - Elementary PE Teacher
• Eddie Jones - Defensive Line Coach - Tarleton State University 
• Shannon Farley - Probation & Parole officer with KY Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole
• Stephanie Perlow - Family Court Judge for Calloway and Marshall County
• Leonard Ratajczyk - US Air Force
• Bri Rollins - Community Impact Coordinator @ Lotus - Regional Children’s Advocacy & Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Jennifer Ratajczyk - Community Coalition Coordinator

Virtual Career Fair!!

Welcome!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Since we cannot bring people in for an actual career fair, I thought we would take  a virtual tour!  I will be adding videos throughout the week.  I encourage you to watch ALL of the videos all the way through.  The participants will shed some light on what they do and why they love it.  They will also provide advice and words of encouragement.

↓ You will see some familiar faces, too!! ↓

Virtual Career Day - Medical Edition

Emily Gupton - Family Medicine Physician @ Primary Care

Donna Crabtree - Research Program Leader - DUKE

Tina Ryan - School Nurse @ Southwest and East Elementary

Amanda Kern - Speech-Language Pathologist @ EmpowerMe Wellness

Meredith Raspberry - Doctorate of Pharmacy @ Walmart Pharmacy

Emily Finney - Dentist @ Creative Smiles Dental Care

Kaycee Bryd - Registered Nurse @ Baptist Health Paducah

Kayla Hixson - Flight Paramedic for Vanderbilt LifeFlight 

Tory Duaghrity - Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Henry County Medical Center

Body Safety and Protective Factors

It's is the last day of April, which was Child Abuse Prevention Month.  HOWEVER, it is still very important that we teach our children body safety!  Click on the link below for a guide to empowering your child and safe body boundaries.  It provides information for you, as a parent, and gives ideas on how to talk to your kids.  Both resources were compiled by LOTUS. 

Body Safety 101

As always, if you are aware of child abuse and are unsure who to talk to, I am always here to help!  

↓ I love this calendar to utilize in strengthening the family unit! ↓

Click on this LINK to download the calendar.

Virtual Parent Cafe' and Webinars from KPFC

Building Protective Factors at Home

What makes families strong during social distancing??

That's a great question!  As we continue to follow social distancing guidelines, I thought this would be important to share! 

See the attachment below ↓ to read the complete document compiled by Lotus.  It provides awesome ideas and activities including the following:

1. ideas for activities to work on building your family relationship, 
2. parenting resources,
3. a "support tree" activity,
4. communication activities,
5. and how to build nurturing and attachment,  resilience, and knowledge at home.

Building Protective Factors at Home PDF