Gateway’s Mr. Ben Smith Named 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year at TSA State Conference

Gateway’s Mr. Ben Smith Named 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year at TSA State Conference

Gateway Academy is flying high this week as both students and staff make headlines at the Kentucky TSA (Technology Student Association) State Conference!

At the opening ceremony, Mr. Ben Smith was honored as the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, a prestigious recognition of his dedication to STEM education and his outstanding leadership at Gateway. This incredible honor highlights the impact Mr. Smith has made on his students, his program, and the entire school community.

Meanwhile, Gateway’s talented TSA delegation is in full competition mode, going head-to-head with top students from across the state in events including:

  • Flight Simulation

  • Structural Engineering

  • Children’s Story

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

  • Robotics

And the great news keeps coming—every Gateway competitor has advanced past the first round and will be competing in the semifinals today! 🎉 The top three teams or individuals in each event will earn a coveted spot at the TSA National Conference in June.

Please help us cheer on our incredible students and congratulate Mr. Smith for this well-earned recognition. It’s a proud week to be a part of the Gateway family!

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