When Dwayne Powell returned to the classroom after a short break from teaching, things had changed.

“Everything was on Google,” Powell, a teacher at Henry County High School, said. “Everything I did had to be submitted on Google. So I was kind of forced to learn it.”

But Powell chose to embrace the new technology, has transitioned to a near paperless classroom, is pursuing Google certification and has been chosen to provide a presentation on Google Sites at two different conferences over the summer.

From left to right, Henry County High School students Gracie Brent, Maggie Whaley, Kimmie Hayes and Chaney New recently became ambassadors for the Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership during the 2019 Youth Salute.

The Council helps young people grow into responsible adults by encouraging, recognizing and developing leadership. Youth Salute recognizes outstanding high school juniors who maintain a high scholastic average and demonstrate leadership abilities. The program involves them in seminars and workshops specifically designed to further develop their exemplary leadership skills.