stephanie.smith2@jefferson.kyschools.us

Welcome to Blake Elementary School—Home of the Bulldogs! At Blake, our goal is to ensure your child’s academic success by providing all students with a top-notch educational experience. Our school community sets high expectations for teaching and learning so that students are well-prepared for their middle school transition.

The staff at Blake recognizes the school-to-home connection as a vital part of student success. We welcome parental involvement knowing its positive impact on student attendance, behavior, grades, and overall adaptation to the school environment.

We value your trust in allowing the staff at Blake Elementary School to provide your children with a quality education. Together, we share the responsibility of providing the best possible educational experience your child can receive!

leslie.covington@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Welcome all current and prospective Bulldogs!  Every day, I feel immense privilege to serve the Blake Elementary community.  My goal is, and will also be, to nurture the love of learning in tomorrow’s future leaders.  Student achievement is accomplished with teamwork and collaboration from all stakeholders, including our students, staff, families, and local community members.  

Our leadership team is very excited about creating a stakeholder partnership to provide optimal learning opportunities and environments for our students to be their best selves.  Blake Elementary students and families deserve the best!  Please feel free to email, call, or text me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. 

venita.burnett@jefferson.kyschools.us 

"Good leaders must first become good servants."

Greetings, Bulldog Families! I am honored to serve as your Assistant Principal at Blake Elementary. 

My goal is to work together with students, staff, families, and the community to create a positive learning environment where success is achieved through strong partnerships. I am thrilled to collaborate with our school leaders to provide our children with the highest level of education in a nurturing environment. 

I am eager to work with you on this journey as we guide your student(s) towards becoming life-long learners. Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating your children.

angie.gray@jefferson.kyschools.us 

"You are enough. You are the change. You matter."

My name is Angie Gray. I am so excited and honored to be working at Blake Elementary. I am committed to encouraging, supporting,  and empowering our students to become their best selves. I will work to help ALL students become learners by providing a comprehensive and developmental counseling program that meets their academic, personal/social, and career development needs. 

I will be meeting with students individually and in small groups, conducting classroom lessons, and working as a team with parents and staff to make Blake Elementary a place where students can grow and learn. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year! 

jill.banta@jefferson.kyschools.us  

"Removing barriers one child at a time."

Hello Blake Bulldog Families! I am your FRC, and my primary goal is to help you overcome any obstacles that may be hindering your child's education. I am dedicated to serving all Blake families by providing resources and connecting you to additional resources as needed. The resources I can provide include navigating attendance difficulties, food, clothing, activities, and programs for your children. I also link families with community agencies and resources that can enrich the lives of children and parents in our community.

If you are in need of any assistance, a personal visit is always welcome, or you may reach me at jill.banta@jefferson.kyschools.us  or 502-792-8243.  I am available Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, or by appointment.

 terry.hodges@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Hello! My name is Terry Hodges, and I am honored to be your School Administration Manager (SAM). My primary responsibility is to collaborate with students and staff to enhance student achievement and assist with overseeing the supervision of classified staff, school safety, and student conduct. 

I am dedicated to fostering positive connections with our students and families, empowering them with valuable resources to help students succeed in school each day. I am excited about the upcoming school year and all the opportunities it holds.