FRANKFORT, Ky. — David Scott of Morehead has joined the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) as an outreach counselor. He will travel the state with KHEAA’s College Info Road Show.
The Road Show is a mobile classroom equipped with wireless Internet access. Scott will visit schools, adult education centers and other sites to help Kentuckians learn about their higher education options.
“I am very excited about joining KHEAA’s efforts to help the citizens of Kentucky maximize the resources available to them in achieving their personal and educational goals,” he said.
Scott, a native of Olive Hill, brings a varied background to his new position. He worked with young people as an employee of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and as a special education teacher. He has also driven a tractor-trailer, which will serve him well as the Road Show counselor.
“David brings a unique set of skills to the position that will enable him to effectively engage students and families and to take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of our mobile unit,” KHEAA Director of Outreach Services Susan Hopkins said. “He is passionate about helping youth and will be a great addition to the KHEAA outreach staff.”
KHEAA is the state agency that administers the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), need-based grants and other programs to help students pay their higher education expenses.
To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call (800) 928-8926, ext. 6-7372.
