Education

 BROOKS - Sandy Macy pleases local students in many colorful ways.

Macy serves Eastside Middle School as a special needs instructor, serving students with moderate to severe needs. She also teaches art based on her own individual skills.

"My art comes in very handy with my students," she said. "Especially for my non-verbal students."

Macy earned a Bachelor Degree in Art and a Masters Degree in teaching moderate to severe special needs from the University of Louisville.

 MOUNT WASHINGTON - The chain reaction that is Rachel’s Challenge will link up Monday, Aug. 27, at 8 a.m. at Eastside Middle School and Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Bullitt East High School.

 Editor’s Note: Second of a two-part commentary. Read part one, including a recap of the previous school year, here.

 MOUNT WASHINGTON - Bullitt East junior Kaleigh Sharpe was recently recognized for her participation in the 2012 Young Leaders Academy, hosted by the McConnell Center at the University of Lousville.