Educator of the Week

Educator of the Week - Tatum

This video is no longer available. Milan High School Collision Repair teacher Andy Tatum says his job is to draw students into their work. "My inspiration comes from my students," said Tatum. "If there's something out there that we want…

Educator of the Week-Shelby

This video is no longer available. Caywood Elementary School first grade teacher Melonie Shelby says her students have had a big year. "I love to see them grow - they come into first grade literally as babies, and they mature…

Educator of the Week - Fowler

This video is no longer available. Malesus Elementary School Pre-K teacher, Gay Fowler, says she loves watching her little ones learn. "They grow socially and academically," said Fowler. "Some of these children - I teach Pre-K - have never been…

Educator of the Week - Sarina Cagle

Parris South Elementary School second grade teacher Sarina Cagle has a lot of energy. "I am one of those people. I can't sit still," said Cagle. "Well, I know if I can't sit still, they can't sit still." And so…

Educator of the Week - Phillips

This video is no longer available. Madison Academic Magnet High School history teacher Gale Phillips says her students are the whole reason she's a teacher. "Most of our kids are so smart and they're so interested in education - that…

Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week: Amy Peterson

This video is no longer available. Chester County Middle School fifth grade teacher Amy Peterson has an obvious favorite subject: "Math," said Peterson. "I love math though. I'm a math person." But she says that wasn't always the case, and…

Educator of the Week - DeShawn Box

This video is no longer available. Greenfield School sixth grade math and science teacher DeShawn Box admits that her subjects are often labeled the 'tough ones'. But she says, they're the once that truly make a difference. "There is no…

Nominate an Educator of the Week

WBBJ's Educator of the Week is sponsored by Tennessee Education Lottery. To nominate your favorite educator for our weekly award, just send us an email and tell us why he or she deserves to be recognized. The email address is…