Knox County Learning Center
Education Foundation
900 W Vine Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Sarah Hill joins New Hope preschool as intervention specialist for special needs children
Oct 12, 2025
Sarah Hill has joined the staff at Knox Educational Service Center’s New Hope preschool as an intervention specialist.
Peace Corps veteran brings global teaching experience to Knox ESC Preschool
Sep 28, 2025
Samantha Languis, a teacher at the Knox Educational Service Center’s preschool in Mount Vernon, recently began her new role after two years of service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Rwanda.
New Hope Learning Center welcomes new preschool teacher Casey Marteney
Sep 27, 2025
Casey Marteney has started her teaching career at the Knox Educational Service Center’s preschool, located at the New Hope Learning Center in Mount Vernon.
Annette Neighbarger honored after ten years as classroom aide following long teaching career
Sep 19, 2025
After retiring from Mount Vernon City Schools in 2015, Annette Neighbarger, widely known as “Netter,” found herself struggling with the transition.
Jan Jones joins Knox Learning Center aiming to support student success
Sep 19, 2025
Jan Jones has joined the Knox Learning Center as a high school teacher, expressing enthusiasm for her new position.
Angela Arbogast brings personal experience to new teaching role at Knox Learning Center
Sep 19, 2025
Angela Arbogast has started her new role working with elementary students at the Knox Learning Center in Mount Vernon.
Puppetry show launches Knox County’s Youth Enrichment Series at local theater
Sep 4, 2025
The 2025 Youth Enrichment Series in Knox County will begin on September 3 with a performance by River City Puppets at the Knox Memorial Theater.
Knox Learning Center educator takes on expanded role supporting classroom aides
Aug 30, 2025
Adri Trace, a high school teacher at the Knox Learning Center, will expand her responsibilities this year by serving as an employment relationship specialist for the Knox Educational Service Center (ESC).
Veteran educator joins Knox ESC as school improvement specialist
Aug 30, 2025
A new partnership has been announced between the Knox Educational Service Center (ESC) and Mike Hebenthal, a veteran educator and former superintendent of Centerburg Local Schools.
Knox County ESC honors employees for years of service
Aug 20, 2025
Twenty-six employees of the Knox County Educational Service Center (ESC) were recognized for their years of service at the annual staff meeting breakfast held on Tuesday, marking the start of the new school year.
Knox ESC celebrates staff experience at start of 111th year
Aug 20, 2025
The Knox County Educational Service Center (ESC) marked the beginning of its 111th year with an emphasis on experience among its staff.
Health care careers introduced at Danville Elementary School expo
May 19, 2025
Children at Danville Elementary School recently explored a variety of health care careers during an event organized by Knox Community Hospital and the Knox County Career Center.
Aspiring vet Logan Whitney gains hands-on experience at Wilmington College
May 15, 2025
Logan Whitney, a senior from East Knox High School, is pursuing his ambition to become a livestock veterinarian by enrolling in the animal science/pre-veterinary program at Wilmington College.
Evan Williams aims for happiness while balancing education with community service
May 15, 2025
Evan Williams, a senior at Knox County Career Center (KCCC), is known by the nickname "The Mule," a testament to his determination and strength.
High school senior aims for nursing career focused on infant care
May 10, 2025
Marley Boone, a high school senior from Danville, is charting a path toward a career in nursing with a focus on pediatric care.
Preschoolers showcase creativity at East Knox Elementary art show
May 6, 2025
Preschool students at East Knox Elementary recently participated in an art show, showcasing that artistic expression can begin at a young age.
Uncurable skin conditions inspire Centerburg student to pursue dermatology career
May 2, 2025
Dylan Meier's determination to become a dermatologist is driven by personal experience with chronic skin conditions that made his teenage years challenging.
Gifted education coordination takes root in Knox County schools
Apr 13, 2025
Dozens of teachers across the Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown school districts are participating in specialized training aimed at serving gifted students, a key initiative by the Knox Educational Service Center (ESC).
Knox County seniors embark on career-readiness program, aims for job placements post-graduation
Apr 8, 2025
A group of high school seniors in Knox County has embarked on a program that could lead to careers in manufacturing.
Mount Vernon student wins prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award
Mar 25, 2025
Christopher Hawthorne, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, has been named the Knox Educational Service Center's 2025 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award winner.