Spalding University President Jo Ann Rooney Tests the Waters

At the office, Spalding University President Jo Ann Rooney is all business. Between staff meetings, dedications, appearances, and administrative tasks, Rooney's days of running a growing institution are filled with action and appointments. But before the rush hour traffic begins, before the office phones start ringing, and before the students begin arriving on campus, Jo Ann Rooney can be found working hard on another important part of her life at a place that brings her closer to what she considers home. Continued >>

JCPS Leading Nation in Nutrition and Fitness for Students

In October of 2005 Eric Bost, U.S. undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture visited Jefferson County Public Schools to honor 49 elementary schools for achieving certification as a Gold Level Healthier US School. JCPS holds the distinction of having 49 of only 54 schools in the nation who qualify for this recognition and being the only school district in Kentucky to qualify. Continued >>