JAG Adair County

08/31/2026

The good news just keeps coming! 🥹❤️

One of my seniors who started JAG last year as a junior just got accepted to two colleges!

Jolene walked through my classroom door last year ready to walk right back out. JAG didn’t seem like it would be her cup of tea. You see, JAG is for everyone: high grades or low grades, great attendance or struggling attendance, quiet or outgoing, highly motivated or still trying to find their motivation. Sometimes the student who works hard feels out of place around someone who doesn’t care much about school, while the student who struggles to find their motivation may feel just as uncomfortable around someone who is full of energy and confidence. But that’s one of the things I love most about JAG- it brings all of these different students together and gives them a place to belong, grow, and learn from one another. Her best friend convinced her to stay, and she ended up staying the whole year instead of just the semester.

Along the way, Jolene learned to stay open-minded and give things a chance. She made friends, competed for me, stepped outside her comfort zone, and even traveled to Frankfort to meet with state representatives.

And now… she’s been accepted to not one but two colleges. 🥹

This is why I love what I do. Sometimes the biggest growth starts with simply choosing to stay.

So proud of you, Jolene Nuszbaum! Keep saying YES to the opportunities that come your way. I have a feeling there are some pretty amazing things ahead for you. ❤️

08/27/2026

Sometimes, a teacher just needs one little text to remind her why she does what she does. 🥹💙
This came from one of my former JAG students who is now in her second week of college:

“I did it.”

Her professor gave the class an assignment to write a speech, but they had the option to actually present it. She didn’t have to give the speech. She could have taken the easy way out. But she didn’t. She stood up and did it.
And do you know what makes me even prouder? She was the first and only student who volunteered to give her speech. 👏🏼
That is courage. That is confidence. That is growth.
I’m so incredibly proud of her. Not just because she gave a speech, but because she chose to step outside of her comfort zone and prove to herself that she could do something she was probably nervous to do.
This is what JAG is all about. We celebrate the big accomplishments, but sometimes the biggest victories are those little moments when a student realizes:
“I can do this.”

Keep going, Breanna Whitaker. Your former JAG teacher is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙🥹 I’m proud of you!

08/12/2026

ACHS Seniors:

Your senior year is officially here! From beginning to end, this year will be filled with special events, activities, traditions, and memories that are all about celebrating YOU and the Class of 2027!

One of the first traditions is Senior Sunrise! 🌅 Be sure to start your senior year by spending this special morning with your classmates. These are the moments you’ll look back on long after graduation.

Don’t just make it through your senior year- show up, get involved, make memories, and enjoy it! This is your year! 💙

Senior Sunrise: Be there! 🌅🎓

08/12/2026

Meet the Indians will be held Thursday at 6pm for Adair County Middle School Football and Adair County High School Football!! Come out and support for short intrasquads and introductions of our players before they get after their 2026 seasons!

A slight and exciting change to Meet the Indians!! Please see the graphic below for admission information!! See you there! !!

08/05/2026

07/30/2026

I just got back from the JAG Summer Conference, and I’m thankful to bring this award back to ACHS JAG. ❤️

JAG Kentucky does an incredible job of challenging us to grow. Throughout the school year, we set goals, track our progress, and work hard every day to meet them. But something I love most is that they never let us forget our biggest job- loving our students, believing in them, and helping them see what’s possible for their future.

This award belongs to our JAG students. They bought into the program, showed up, worked hard, and helped make this possible. I’m also thankful for our supportive staff and administration at ACHS who encourage our students and our program every step of the way.

After a wonderful summer break, I’m excited to get back to the classroom. I have new ideas, fresh plans, and can’t wait to continue reminding our students that there is something waiting for them after high school. Whether that’s college, a career, the military, or another path, I want them to know they have a purpose- and that we should always strive to leave things better than we found them.

Here’s to another great year! 💙

06/13/2026

Woohoo! 👏

For another year, JAG Kentucky achieved all six national performance standards, reflecting the success of our students, specialists, employer partners, educators, and communities across the Commonwealth.

This achievement represents more than numbers—it represents students graduating, continuing their education, entering the workforce, and building successful futures.

06/05/2026

There are so many things I love about being a JAG Specialist at ACHS, but one of the very best is the relationships built with students that continue long after graduation.

Tonight, I received a phone call from Dylan Baker, a 2025 ACHS graduate and former JAG student. He also sent me some pictures from Hawaii, where he is currently stationed as a Marine. Hearing about his experiences and seeing all that he is accomplishing made my day!

JAG is so much more than a program with a curriculum. It’s built on genuine relationships, mentorship, encouragement, and ongoing communication. Watching our students grow, pursue their goals, and succeed after high school is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.

Dylan, I am incredibly proud of you and thankful you took the time to call and share your journey. Keep doing great things! We’ll be cheering you on from Kentucky, and I hope you’ll come back and speak to our new JAG students.

“Once a JAG student, always part of the JAG family.” ❤️💙

05/20/2026

Today, ACHS JAG students teamed up with Mr. Tony Just’s students to serve at JOY Ministries, and it was such a rewarding experience! Our students spent the day organizing, cleaning, and lending a helping hand wherever it was needed around the building.

We are so thankful our students had the opportunity to see firsthand what an incredible resource JOY Ministries is for our community. Even more exciting, Krystal was able to get several students signed up for Mission Week this summer!

It’s always meaningful to connect students with organizations that make a difference and to remind them of the importance of service, teamwork, and giving back. We are grateful for the chance to serve alongside such wonderful people.

A huge thank you to Krystal, Faith, and the entire JOY staff for welcoming us and allowing us to be part of your day! ❤️

JOY Ministries

05/04/2026

Senior Signing Day ✍️
At the beginning of this year, I stood in front of them as a first-year JAG specialist, grateful that they trusted me, supported me, and were willing to grow alongside me. I’m also incredibly proud of how far they have come.

We talked at the start of the year about JAG’s mission, which is to empower you to overcome barriers and succeed in education, employment, and life. Here are pictures to prove…
Some of them are heading to college.
One of them is stepping up to serve in the military, and a couple of them are entering the workforce.
These are different paths, but every single one of them takes courage, responsibility, and determination, and every single one of them is something to be proud of.

As they signed today, it wasn’t just a celebration of where they are going. It’s a recognition of everything it took to get here.

I am so proud of each and every one of them.