Retirement Celebration for Dr. Couch

The Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation Fund is hosting a career and retirement celebration for Dr. Karen Couch at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9.

Dr. Couch, superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, has dedicated her career to education. Having started as a teacher in 1980 in New Mexico and taking the helm of Kent County Public Schools in 2013, she will officially be retired as of July 1.

As a testament to her leadership in education, Dr. Couch has been named Superintendent of the Year for both New Mexico and Maryland.

Community members, colleagues, family and friends are all invited to this special celebration May 9 at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road, Chestertown.

The evening will include guest speakers and music performed by the talented musicians at Kent County High School.

Proceeds will go to the Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation Fund, which helps cover the costs for school field trips and provides mini-grants for teachers.

If you are unable to attend, please consideration showing your appreciation for Dr. Couch through a donation to the Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation Fund.

Visit https://www.kent.k12.md.us/Foundation.aspx to learn more about the foundation's work and to make a contribution.