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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…
[gtxvideo vid="phpBQiGN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/phpBQiGN.jpg" vtitle="EOW 03-27-15”] TRENTON, Tenn. -- Fun is the name of the game for this coach and social studies teacher at Spring Hill School. "We're a fun school," John Crenshaw said. "We have a great principal,…
[gtxvideo vid="A3qBwaNl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A3qBwaNl.jpg" vtitle="Educator Of The Week”] LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- From the baseball field to the classroom — for Brad Dyer, an 8th grade math teacher at Westover Elementary School, it was his love for baseball that inspired…
[gtxvideo vid="ul2zUbyI" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ul2zUbyI.jpg" vtitle="EOW - Comer”] HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tamara Comer started her career working in a different field, but three years ago she decided she wanted to teach. "I spent 10 years in the finance and banking…
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- Felicia Hindman is no stranger to Clarksburg School, with Pre-K through 12th grade all in one building, where she grew up. "I went to school here. This is my alma mater," Hindman said. "I knew I always…
[gtxvideo vid="UztIDBSg" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UztIDBSg.jpg" vtitle="EOW 21315”] LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington High School history teacher Keith Runyon wants his students to succeed and uses his time in the classroom to inspire them. "I try to incorporate all aspects of learning,"…
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Singing, praising and hands-on learning are the main ingredients for Lisa Hale's Pre-K classroom. "Well, 4-year-olds — we move around a lot," Hale said. "We go from one thing to another, lessons are short and a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jason Eckford directs the band at North Side High School in Jackson. The Jackson-Central Merry graduate grew up in a musical family. He said his aunt and uncle are both band directors. “I grew up with them,"…
[gtxvideo vid="BapoS8xk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BapoS8xk.jpg" vtitle="Educator Of The Week”] BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. -- Cynthia Droke teaches language arts and history at Bethel Springs Elementary School. The McNairy County native started teaching almost 26 years ago. “When I was in junior…
[gtxvideo vid="j1DY3zSh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j1DY3zSh.jpg" vtitle="Educator Of The Week 012315”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Misty Hall teaches Kindergarten at West Chester Elementary School in Henderson. “I've wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher since I was in Kindergarten," Hall said. The Humboldt…
[gtxvideo vid="kPN0rzUm" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kPN0rzUm.jpg" vtitle="EOW - Martin”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Benjamin Martin serves as assistant band director at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. “I enjoy helping others learn the value of music and appreciating music," Martin said. The McKenzie…
[gtxvideo vid="JceC3iAP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JceC3iAP.jpg" vtitle="EOW - Shirley Daniels”] HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Shirley Daniels works to make learning interesting for students in Gibson County. “When I see that little light in the student's eye that's indicating that they have finally…
This video is no longer available. DENMARK, Tenn.--It's now time to introduce you to this week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's winner comes to us from Denmark, TN in West Madison County. Crystie…
This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON---Trina Leasure has been a 5th grade math, science, and social studies teacher for 8 years at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in West Jackson. "My favorite part about teaching is seeing my students…
This video is no longer available. GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery comes to us from Greenfield, right in the heart of Weakley County. Jamie Doster says motivation and interaction keeps…
This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Our last Educator the Week of the 2013-2014 school year is Robert Cupples, a journey man educator who has more than 40 years experience within the Dyersburg School District. Cupples is…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON--- This week's Educator of the Week is Jenna Melton, a 3rd grade teacher at Jackson Christian School. Melton is a compassionate teacher who cares and interacts in any way possible with her…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Essie Lovelady is a business teacher at North Side High School in Jackson. She has been working there for 15 years and has devoted her life to serving the valued youth…
This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. -- Megan Moore is a 4th grade teacher at Milan Elementary School. She says she loves interacting with students through hands on activities in the classroom. "My favorite part is building relationships…
This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Glenda DeBerry says she loves teaching math and computer classes at Humboldt Middle School. She loves having the ability to get to know all the students and being able to help each…
This video is no longer available. PARSONS, Tenn. -- Amanda Pearcy is a 3rd grade Math and Science Teacher at Parsons Elementary School in Parsons, Tennessee. She is a caring teacher who spends a lot of time and energy on…
This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON-- Meet Melissa Perry, an Agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America Advisor at South Side High School in South Jackson. Perry is a teacher who spends a lot of time and energy…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Meet Emily Renfroe, a Kindergarten teacher at Trinity Christian Academy Elementary School in Jackson. Renfroe is a gifted teacher who loves and cares a great deal about her students. "The best…
MILAN, Tenn.--Josie Brown teaches first grade at Milan Elementary School. “We do a lot of songs and we sing to try to learn things and remember things," said Brown. The second year teachers says she knew growing up that one…
This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Meet Leah Wages, a third grade math teacher at Issac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School. Wages is a teacher with true grit that cares and encourages her students to go beyond…
This video is no longer available. BRUCETON, Tenn.-- Meet Lauren Scott, a 5th grade teacher at Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central Elementary School. Scott says she bleeds school spirit and it shows through her students. She says the best part about teaching…
This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Meet Kaylie Robertson a self contained special education teacher at Hardin County Middle School. "My favorite part about it is seeing my kids be able to do things that nobody thought…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Meet Sheila Watkins, an 8th grade language arts teacher at Chester County Junior High School in Henderson. "I enjoy the children. I enjoy helping them learn. I love to interact with them in learning so it's not…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Tiffany Hays is a first grade teacher at Thelma Barker Elementary School in North Jackson. Hays is new to the teaching scene but loves her job for a variety of reasons. "My…
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Meet Susan Warren, this week's Tennessee Lottery's Educator of the Week. Warren is a 6th grade teacher at West Middle School in Denmark. "The crazy thing I like to tell them every year is you know my…
This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn.- Ashton Guard is a 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher at South Haven Elementary School in Lexington. "My favorite part of teaching is the students definitely. I love coming to school…
This video is no longer available. NORTHEAST JACKSON- Meet Brenda Bailey, a U.S History teacher at Northeast Middle School. Bailey lives in Jackson and has been a teacher at several schools across Tennessee since 1973. She has been a resident…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- It's now time to honor this week's Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week. Meet Adele Ellington, an algebra teacher at Liberty Tech High School. Ellington lives in Jackson and attended…
