Educator of the Week: Aaron Harville

It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.

Aaron Harville teaches English as a second language in the Jackson Madison County School System.

An ESL teacher instructs non-native speakers in reading, writing, listening, and speaking English.

Harville said he was drawn to teaching because of the community aspect of the profession.

“I love the whole community element of teaching. I love working with families and parents and the students. And I love seeing kids grow and become self-actualized and contributing members of community. Putting in is giving and giving is getting, and it helps everyone,” Harville said.

Harville has been teaching for 11 years.

He said his favorite part of teaching is watching students learn.

“I love kids. I believe that children that love to learn, learn to love others. I love kids. I love teaching. I love the moment that their eyes light up and that they understand something. It brings me joy,” Harville said.

Harville said anyone interested in teaching should take that next step.

“I believe that if you have a natural ability to aid children to cultivate children’s excitement, if children love being around you, we need more people to get into education,” Harville said. “I think anyone who has a heart and hands for service should teach in some capacity.”

Harville is now eligible for the Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Month Award. To vote for her or any other nominees, go to the Tennessee Education Lottery website.

To nominate an educator for our weekly award, email us at wbbj-educator@gray-media.com.