This week, our "Exceptional Educator" spotlight takes us to dear ole Webster County, as we visit with a retired teacher who spent her entire tenure at Dixon Elementary School!! She is Kim Farris, and her tireless efforts in the classroom enabled countless students to flourish throughout her career spanning nearly three decades! Tune in as Kim reflects on fond memories of her days as an elementary school student, her inspiration for teaching, and the grades/subjects she taught at Dixon. She also speaks of mentors who assisted her in her acclimation to the teaching world, and extends advice for the educators of tomorrow . . .and that's not all! So sit back and lend your ears to one of the finest to ever serve in the Webster County school system!
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For the first time in the history of "Blabbin' In the Bluegrass", I have the privilege of welcoming a professional event planner to the program!! She is Mrs. Amy Thomas of Glasgow, and she regularly provides skillful support to business owners in the coordination of employee appreciation, customer appreciation, and even holiday celebrations. Plus, Amy has occasionally been known to facilitate those blowout birthday and anniversary bashes! There is quite a story behind the launch of Amy Thomas Events, so open your ears as she treats us to it. She also sheds light on specific examples of events she has planned and organized, and tells us about a podcast she is personally part of called "Where Hustle Meets Grace". So enjoy learning about the means by which a seasoned event specialist can meet your needs! Find out more about Amy Thomas Events, and even schedule a free consultation, by visiting the web page linked here: https://amythomasevents.com/. To hear episodes of "Where Hustle Meets Grace", and subscribe to the podcast, simply follow this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-hustle-meets-grace/id1742871539.
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Got a glass of wine handy? That'll prove to be quite appropriate as you listen to this week's episode!! Join me in welcoming Mr. Chris Dunaway, a native Hendersonian who has firmly established himself in the wine industry. Chris currently serves as Wine Director at a 5-Star ski resort hotel in Aspen, Colorado known as "The Little Nell". Come along as he describes how he was drawn to the world of wine, and explains his earliest experiences with it as a wine bar employee in Nicholasville, KY. He also discusses the certifications he has earned while working his way up the wine ladder, sheds light on his previous service as a sommelier, and details his current duties as The Little Nell's Wine Director. Finally, he speaks of the hotel's many amenities, so you can make your travel plans accordingly, and offers advice to those intrigued by the thought of a career in the realm of wine. Feel free to reach out to Chris with any questions you may have regarding our conversation via email at [email protected]. You're also strongly encouraged to visit The Little Nell's web page linked here: https://www.thelittlenell.com/.
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