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Apollo Teacher Named Kentucky Special Education Finalist
Apollo High School has a finalist for the statewide Kentucky Special Education Teacher of Year Award.
AHS Emily Harpenau - ToY Finalist
Emily Harpenau was one of three finalists honored by the Council for Exceptional Children at the Kentucky annual CEC conference on November 20th.
State leaders in the area of special education commended Harpenau for her outstanding work on behalf of students and for creating a positive, challenging learning environment in her classroom. Harpenau is also the coordinator of the DCPS district's Saturday School Program.
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