My Experience

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership through Andragogy and the Platinum Rule, University of the Cumberlands, 2016.
Ed.S. - School Administration, Eastern Kentucky University, 2019.
M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership, University of the Cumberlands, 2013.
B.M. - Music Education, Eastern Kentucky University, 2010.

Professional Certificate for Teaching Music, All Grades
Endorsement for Teacher Leader, All Grades
Professional Certificate for Director of Pupil Personnel, Level II
Professional Certificate For Instructional Leadership Supervisor Of Instruction, Level II
Statement Of Eligibility For Provisional Certificate For Instructional Leadership-- Principal, All Grades, Level I

Courtney Consulting LLC. Education Consultant. 2012 - Present
Kentucky Department of Education. Policy Advisor. 2020 - Present
Kentucky Department of Education. Executive Staff Advisor. 2019-2020
Kentucky Department of Education, Program Consultant for CSI Schools, 2017 - 2019
Midway University, Executive Director of Admissions and Partnerships, 2016-2017
Bluegrass Center for Teacher Quality, Executive Director, 2013-2017
Mayfield Elementary, Madison County Public Schools, Music Educator, 2010-2014

State Education Fellowship. Results for America. 2021-2022
Strategic Excellence and Achievement Award. Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner's Recognition. 2019
Lead Kentucky. A Kentucky fellowship for education leaders based on the NISL program. 2018-19
Kentucky Colonel Commission. Awarded by the Governor of Kentucky for noteworthy accomplishments and service to the commonwealth. 2013
Fellowship on the Future of the Teaching Profession. National fellowship examining the future of the teaching profession. 2013-14
National Cadre on LGBTQ Safety in Schools. A national cadre focusing on LGBTQ student safety. 2011-2013