With over 35 years of experience in education, Anna Clardy has dedicated her career to fostering positive learning environments and supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students. Currently serving as a Project Access Coordinator at the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC), Anna assists school districts in implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), particularly in the areas of behavior and social-emotional wellness for both students and staff.

Anna began her teaching career in Logan County, Kentucky, where she taught Preschool and Kindergarten before transitioning to Sumner County, Tennessee, where she taught 3rd and 1st grades and served as a school counselor. In 2004, she returned to Kentucky, spending 16 years as a school counselor at Rich Pond Elementary in Warren County Public Schools. From 2020 to 2025, she supported Warren County Public Schools as a district behavior coach serving elementary, middle, and high schools before joining GRREC in her current role.

A passionate advocate for relationship-building, Anna believes that fostering strong connections with students, families, and colleagues is essential to success in education. She is also a nationally certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, equipping educators and community members with the skills to address mental health and substance use challenges through an evidence-based, nationally recognized program.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in School Guidance and Counseling, and a Rank I degree in School Guidance and Counseling, all from Western Kentucky University.

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