Bennie Kasey

Senior Program Coordinator, Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology
Fellowship Coordinator, Pediatric Pulmonology

How long have you worked in Pediatrics?        
5 months                                   

What is your favorite thing about your job?     
Helping the fellows     

What is your hometown?
Pikeville, KY

What is your favorite movie?
I cannot just pick one so.....
     Christmas:  Family Stone/Christmas Vacation
     Other:  Twilight series/Fast and Furious series/Superhero movies

Tell us about your family:
I met my husband at a Chris Stapleton concert in Cincinnati and relocated to this area for him in 2019.  I lived in the Cincinnati area for 22 years prior to that.  We have 2 kids (Mitchell 20, Izabella 17).  Mitchell is about to finish up his sophomore year at UofL and is an honor student.  Izabella is a junior and has been taking horseback riding lessons since she was 6.  She now volunteers and helps with the younger riders.

Do you have pets? Yes, 2 dogs.  Rosco, a boston terrier that is 9 years old and Stapleton, a "frenchton" (boston/frenchie mix) that is 5 months old.

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation?  
We are taking the kids to Orange Beach in October to soak up some sun and breath the ocean air.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?  
A police officer

What is one of your proudest accomplishments? 
My son, he has turned into an outstanding young man and has made me a very proud mom.

What is your favorite quote?
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.”

What was your first job? 
Retail Store Clerk

What is your favorite ice cream?
Black raspberry chocolate chip