Educator of the Week

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at East Elementary School cheered on principal Judy Record as she ate a real worm this week as a reward for students scoring well on TCAP tests. “I just feel like we're on the cusp…

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Vicki DeLoach is a computer science teacher for Madison Academic High School and is noted as one of their most dedicated educators. She has been teaching for 38 years and has never missed a day of class.…

MILAN, Tenn. -- "I have to keep them occupied," teacher Amanda Climer said. "They're not going to sit and listen to an ordinary lesson, like in a typical classroom." Climer teaches special education at Milan Elementary School and has been…

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Cara Essary's 1st grade class at Bargerton Elementary School is filled with creativity and individuality, which is driven by her contagious smile. "I feel like it's my job not only to make sure they have a good…

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Amber Morgan teaches Spanish at South Gibson County High School in Medina. She said listening to music prompted her interest in the language. "I listened to a lot of Shakira and I listened to a lot…

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Ryan Thomas teaches junior and senior English at Humboldt High School. But he teaches with a twist. "Almost any one of them will tell you I make them laugh every day," Thomas said. "Or at least I…

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An atmosphere of fun plus fifth grade students equals Vicki Jones' math class. "Math is really fun," Jones said. "It's hands-on, and there are a lot of different ways to get to the same answer, and kids…

FINLEY, Tenn. -- Lisa Seaton has a love for learning that she wants to share with her 1st grade class at Finley Elementary School. "They want to come to school, especially when they're 6 years old," Seaton said. "They're excited…