Before being elected to the Kentucky House, State Rep. Lisa Willner (D-35) served as the vice-chair of the Jefferson County Board of Education. Willner's work on the School Board is part of what motivated her to run for higher office: "Advocating for our teachers, for our public schools is really my number one priority."

Where does Willner see District 35 in five years? "I think my district is above all else a district of neighborhoods. I think that neighborhood pride is just going to continue to grow."

Willner's favorite teacher growing up was Mr. Cleveland, her choir director who "taught us, through music, how to be a better citizen."