Educator of the Week

This video is no longer available. Teaching social studies at St. Mary's School isn't John Allen's first job. "I had been in the insurance business for 30 years, retired, went back to school and decided I wanted to teach, teach…

This video is no longer available. Malesus Elementary School second grade teacher Margaret Lucas says watching her students learn is like watching her own children. "If you were a mother, you would feel that way," said Lucas. "When your child…

This video is no longer available. South Elementary School 3rd grade teacher Margaret Campbell said she stays away from worksheets, and emphasizes creativity in the classroom. "We just try to light up learning in the classroom," said Campbell. And in…

This video is no longer available. South Haven Elementary School fifth grade teacher Andy Pollock listens for his favorite sound. "'Ohh!'" said Pollock. "That's the favorite sound of a teacher. A teacher loves it among all the other sounds that…

This video is no longer available. Nova Elementary School third grade teacher Sheri Richardson says her students have a big year ahead of them. "So many new skills introduced," said Richardson. "We're beginning multiplication, they'll start cursive writing - which…

This video is no longer available. Decaturville Elementary School 1st grade teacher Ashley Kelley hopes to have a positive influence on every child with whom she comes in contact. "They may not always be in my room, but I do…

This video is no longer available. Bells Elementary School 1st grade teacher Hailee Cecil loves to watch her students understand new material. "I love to see the light bulb go off," said Cecil. "I'll tell them, we 'kiss our brains'…

This video is no longer available. Huntingdon Middle School American History teacher and basketball coach David Hale has seen a lot of change in his 34 years of teaching. "New technology, different ways of observation, how you structure your classroom,"…