Kayleigh Dayka
Kayleigh thinks of history and interpretive education as a few of life’s greatest opportunities to grow both intellectually and empathetically, as visitors to cultural institutions encounter new ways of thinking and living, connecting to the past and bringing forward those lessons into their own lives. Her childhood growing up in rural California and traveling to visit relatives all over the United States planted the seeds that would make her a passionate educator, as she visited and fell in love with the experiences at historic sites, zoos, museums, and more. She is honored to have made her way into the field of public education and is inspired every day by the people she encounters as an educator.
Although not a Kentucky native, the Bluegrass State has become home for Kayleigh and her family. Drawn to the state to study at the University of Kentucky, she graduated with a B.A. of History and a B.A. of English. From there, she lived and studied in Tennessee and then worked as a Conservation Educator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida. Despite all these travels, she was elated to return to Kentucky and bring her education experience to KHS. In her free time, she can be found exploring the outdoors and spending time with animals big and small, studying ancient and religious history, or reading and writing with a cup of tea in hand. Staff member since 2026.