This video is no longer available. BELLS, Tenn.- Bells Elementary School kindergarten teacher Darlene Palmer loves making a difference in her students' lives. "I do want them to feel success everyday when they come to school," said Palmer. "When they…
This video is no longer available. DENMARK, Tenn.-Denmark Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jennifer Burkhead has her dream job. "I wanted to be a teacher since I was little," said Burkhead. "I played school at home and I couldn't imagine doing…
Stigall Primary School kindergarten teacher Brandi Martz may only be a third-year teacher, but says her career choice has been a long time in the making. "When I was little, I always played school. That's something I always wanted to…
This video is no longer available. McKenzie Middle School fifth grade science and social studies teacher Sarah Page said her students can always brighten her day. "They are such a joy, and they have brought such laughter into my life,"…
This video is no longer available. North Parkway Middle School math accelerate teacher Mal Matthews once intended on a different career. "When I finished college, I had a degree in Mass Communications," said Matthews. "When I came back home, I…
This video is no longer available. Martin Elementary School 5th grade teacher Lindsay Haynes is finishing up her first year in her classroom, but she has been teaching since she was very young. "My dad bought me a chalkboard when…
Even though Sacred Heart of Jesus High School English teacher Kristy Sherrod is an educator, she says she's also a learner. "Teachers are always constant learners no matter what we teach," said Sherrod. "And I enjoy it. I always call…
This video is no longer available. West Chester Elementary School second grade teacher Kelly Crowe loves to see her students' excitement when they learn something new. "I really like seeing as they're learning and the little light bulbs come on…
This video is no longer available. Jacks Creek Elementary School first grade teacher Susan Willis sees a leap in her students' learning throughout the year. "It is actually one of the essential building blocks, and if they don't get what…
This video is no longer available. West Middle School geography teacher Shemon Reaves loves seeing the smiles on his students' faces when they accomplish a task. "It's a sense of excitement," said Reaves. "It runs through your body. An adrenaline…
