Freshman Focus @ JCHS

Last week Johnson County Schools received a check from Governor Andy Beshear for $10 million dollars to begin the build of our new career and technical center. This career and technical center will be housed within the new Johnson Central High School that is currently in the planning process. On Tuesday, November 9th at 6 PM, Johnson County Schools would like to invite you to attend our first community meeting about the future JCHS building. This meeting will take place in the JCHS gym.

Also, last week students at Johnson Central participated in a club day that involved numerous national student organizations along with many other school specific clubs. This is part of our efforts to find a way for each and every student to have a connection to school beyond their regular curriculum. We feel that it is very important for students to connect with their teachers and other adults in our building. Club day gives students a chance to meet new people and be involved in their individual interests.

Greetings! My name is Angelica Cristata Meade and I am thrilled to say this is my 14th year teaching. I grew up in Johnson County, Kentucky and graduated high school from Johnson Central in 2003. Go EAGLES! While a student at JCHS, I cheered and ran track and field. I was also a member of BETA, DECA, FCA and the SPIRIT club. As an alumnus of Morehead State University, I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Science & Mathematics Education and a Master of Arts in School Guidance Counseling.

I began my teaching career in the Mason County School District. There, I taught middle school science and coached track and field and cross country for eleven years. After my husband relocated jobs we moved back to Johnson County. This is my third year teaching math and science at JCHS.

Teaching is my passion, but I also enjoy camping, the caves, fishing, four-wheeling, the planetarium, the beach, watching movies, Christmas, candles, pedicures, and spending time with family. My husband and I have two beautiful children. Braelyn, seven, attends Highlands Elementary. She is into dance (tap, jazz, and ballet), gymnastics, and Minecraft. Branson Tate is four years old. Currently, he attends Our Lady of the Mountain School and spends most of his time playing dinosaurs.

Whether at work or at home, I am truly on an adventure! It is because of my desire to explore and learn about the world around me that I, too, love teaching. Johnson County is a loving and supportive community and an amazing place for students to learn and grow. I am grateful to have returned home and excited to see what the future holds!

John Maynard is a 15 year old freshman at Johnson Central High School. He is part of the JCHS honor choir(bass section) and part of the multimedia team (Eagle news and sports coverage). John's roles in Eagle News include writing, directing, and performing in the skit segments. He also films football games and does color commentary. He is a long-time performer who has 10 years of dance experience at Pointe of Joy performing arts studio, 5 years of acting experience at Jenny Wiley Theatre in several professional productions and at the Mountain Movers Theatre. He is also a current member of The Kentucky Opry Jr. Pros. John is excited to get to work here at JCHS and do great things. His plans include getting a bachelor's degree in Political Science and double minor in Media Communications and Musical Theatre. With these he can go into a political career, theatre, or t.v(sports and news coverage). In his free time John enjoys playing Apex Legends and watching Star Wars and Marvel. John plans to make strides at this school to bring safety, equality, and acceptance to the school. He is excited to be a part of this great class of 2025 and hopes to work with all of you.

Email: marc.shepherd@johnson.kyschools.us
Website: https://www.johnson.kyschools.us/
Location: 257 N Mayo Trail, Paintsville, KY, USA
Phone: 606-789-2500