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Upward Bound Math Science Program
Courtney Miller
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Tutor / Counselor
Courtney Kay Miller graduated from Bell County High School in 2005. In high school she was a member of the school’s varsity cheerleading team and President of their Future Farmers of America chapter. After graduation, she attended Southeast Community and Technical College in Middlesboro where she received her Associates Degrees in Arts and Science. Immediately after, Courtney transferred to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education and Dairy Science. During her time at EKU, Courtney worked at Stateland Dairy, owned by the university and served as vice president of Delta Tau Alpha, the Agricultural National Honor Society, as well as vice president of both the EKU Ag. Club and Collegiate FFA. To finish her requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in education, Courtney completed her student-teaching at Knox Central High School and has been employed at the site since. Courtney now serves as a College/Career Coach for high school seniors at KCHS.
Kellie Halcomb
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Tutor / Counselor
Kellie graduated in 2014 from Harlan County High School with an Honors Diploma. In high school she participated in various clubs and organizations including: National Honor Society, Gifted and Talented Leadership, Beta Club, First Priority, Student Government, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Kellie is now a Junior at University of the Cumberlands where she is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and the Kentucky Education Association. Kellie is pursuing a degree in Early Elementary Education and plans to further her education by obtaining a Master's in School Counseling. However, in her spare time, Kellie enjoys traveling, photography, cooking, and spending time with her puppy.
Poncho
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Tutor / Counselor
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Zachary A. Howard
Tutor / Counselor
Zachary Alexander Howard graduated from Harlan High School in 2011. In high school he participated in Marching Band, Beta Club, Boy Scouts of America where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and graduated a Harlan Scholar. From there Zachary attended Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College and graduated with an Associates of Science and an Associates of Arts. While at SKCTC he was vice president of Phi Theta Kappa, president of the Student Government, and a member of the All KCTCS Academic Team. Zachary is currently enrolled in East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy pursing a Doctorate of Pharmacy. He is also a proud member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity.
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Jon Wilder
Science Instructor
Greg Edens
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Math Instructor
Deron Major
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English / Literature Instructor
Jennifer Cooper
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Business 101 Instructor