Governor names Midway teacher Elizabeth Smith to Education Professional Standards Board for teachers

Gov. Matt Bevin has named Elizabeth J. Smith of Midway to the state Education Professional Standards Board, which establishes the rules for teacher certification in Kentucky and sets the standards for teacher-training programs.

Smith is a teacher of English as a second language. She will represent elementary teachers and serve for a term expiring June 30, 2019. The board has 17 members, all appointed by the governor.