{Frankfort, Kentucky}...During a ceremony at the state Capitol Wednesday, Corbin Middle School language arts teacher Kristal Doolin was named Kentucky Teacher of the Year. The honor comes with a $10,000 cash prize. Doolin, a graduate of Union College in Barbourville, has taught for 15 years. Heidi Givens of Tamarack Elementary in Daviess County was named the Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Allison Hunt of duPont Manual High School in Jefferson County was named High School Teacher of the Year. Givens and Hunt received $3,000 awards. The annual Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by Ashland Inc., which has recognized outstanding Kentucky teachers since 1988, providing more than $650,000 in cash prizes.
