Wolfe named 2025 Director of Pupil Personnel of the Year for Kentucky
Henderson County Schools Director of Pupil Personnel Kasey Farmer Wolfe has been named the 2025 Director of Pupil Personnel of the Year by the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel. Wolfe received the award during the organization’s annual conference in September.
This prestigious honor recognizes “an outstanding educational leader who exhibits exemplary professionalism, leadership, and commitment while enhancing the effectiveness of the KDPP organization.”
As Henderson County’s DPP for the past seven years, Wolfe has consistently demonstrated a student-centered mindset and an unwavering commitment to ensuring every student has access to a quality education, according to a release from HCS.
“Being named Kentucky DPP of the Year is both humbling and inspiring,” Wolfe said in the release. “This award reflects the hard work of our entire Henderson County Schools team and our strong partnerships with families and the community. I am grateful to serve in a role that helps ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.”
Whether navigating complex attendance issues, supporting at-risk youth, or collaborating with families and community partners, she leads with both compassion and clarity, said the release. Under her leadership, the district has achieved measurable improvements in attendance rates, the release said.
Wolfe previously served as the Attendance Specialist for Henderson County Schools and before that was principal of Central Academy and Jefferson Elementary School. She has been with Henderson County Schools since 2007.
“She has consistently demonstrated professionalism, passion, knowledge and dedication in her role as DPP,” said HCS Superintendent Bob Lawson. “She strives for effective communication between Henderson County Schools, students, their families and community partners. She consistently makes herself available when needed and is timely in her responses to questions or when information needs to be provided.”
Independence Bank hosts ‘Day of Good‘
Independence Bank hosted its 2nd Annual Day of Good on Saturday.
The bank gathered more than 425 volunteers—including employees, directors along with their families and friends—across its 15-county footprint, said a release from Independence Bank.
In Henderson County, more than two dozen volunteers partnered with Henderson Christian Community Outreach (HCCO) to support the organization’s mission which addresses local food insecurity and offers financial assistance to families in need. Volunteers assisted with landscaping, interior painting, cleaning, pressure washing and general maintenance of HCCO’s facilities.
HCCO’s mission reflects a faith-driven approach: ‘Recognizing that God has blessed us to be a blessing to the Henderson Community.’
According to the release, HCCO’s work helps ensure dignity and respect for families navigating difficult times. Its website cites one out of seven Henderson County families struggle financially, so the organization plays a vital role in providing walk-in food pantry services and emergency utility and rent assistance.
To learn more about how to support or volunteer with Henderson Christian Community Outreach, please visit hendersoncco.org online or stop by at 509 5th Street in Henderson.
Additional Day of Good information can be found at 1776bank.com.
