Type Of Business:
Public television network
Expertise:
Primary and secondary education
Major Product/SVS:
Local programs; Basic skills; Workplace education; College credit courses
Hobbies/Sports:
Houseboating on Lake Cumberland
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Plus 30, Eastern Kentucky University (1976); Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, University of Kentucky (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Association of Public Television Stations (2009); Chairwoman, Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, Kentucky Educational Television Foundation (2007); Former Chairwoman, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (2008); Integrity Task Force on Dual Credit, Kentucky Board of Education (2006); Vice Chair, The Kentucky Center Governor's School for the Arts (2001-2002); Council on Postsecondary Education (1995-1998); Who's Who Among America's Teachers; Former President, Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith in God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her love of educating children and her professional experiences.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Prather spends her time as an advocate for several agencies and organizations in Kentucky that relate to educational issues. She has worked as a teacher and an elementary school principal in the Kentucky school system.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working as an advocate to improve education; Writing letters; Delivering speeches
Awards/Honors:
Recipient, 21st Century Leadership Award, University of the Cumberlands (2009); Principal with Principles Award (1993); Kentucky Health Educator of the Year (1991)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Prather hopes to continue doing advocacy work in the field of public education for Kentucky.