Much of the success of the Civic Literacy Initiative of Kentucky can be attributed to the fact that its bi-partisan network includes members of all three branches of the state government, university faculty, outside interest groups, and mid-level staff support. The initiatives key players are listed below.
Upper Level Initiative Supporters
Honorable John D. Minton Jr. - Chief Justice, Kentucky Supreme Court
Senator Jack Westwood-R - Kentucky General Assembly
Representative Tanya Pullin-D - Kentucky General Assembly
Bonnie Lash Freeman - Vice Chair, Kentucky Board of Education
Additional Workgroup Members
Robin Chandler - Policy Advisor, Kentucky Department of Education
Dr. Doug Feldmann- Assistant Professor, College of Education and Human Services, Northern Kentucky University
Polly Lusk Page - School-Business Liaison, Partnership for Successful Schools
Malana Salyer - Civic Education Coordinator, McConnell Center for Political Leadership, University of Louisville
Mendy Meehan - NBCT, Social Studies Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education
Karen O'Connell- Curriculum Coordinator, Archdiocese of Louisville
Dr. Beverly D. Moore- Board Member and Education Committee Chair, League of Women Voters of Kentucky
Dot Ridings- Former National President, League of Women Voters
Fran Wagner- Former President, Louisville League of Women Voters
Marsha Weinstein- Director, Louisville Girls Leadership
If you have questions regarding the Civic Literacy Initiative of Kentucky please email us at KYSecretary+Civics@gmail.com or call the Office of the Secretary of State at 502-564-3490.