The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) recently honored Dr. Karen Cheser, retiring superintendent of Fort Thomas Independent Schools, with the NKY Community Award.
Dr. Cheser has been instrumental in bringing innovation and focus to future workforce in Northern Kentucky through projects such as the NKY MakerSpace, Ignite Institute, Launch at 20 Grand, LEGO League Robotics and the NKY Entrepreneurship Council.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Brent Cooper present the NKY Community Award to Dr. Karen Cheser. (Photo from Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce)
Starting her career at Procter & Gamble in sales and brand management, Dr. Cheser pivoted to education, serving as a teacher, coach, literacy and math specialist, principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent among many roles before becoming superintendent at Fort Thomas…
