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[gtxvideo vid="PAib0yDT" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PAib0yDT.jpg" vtitle="EOW”] TRENTON, Tenn. -- "A good educator has their students as their primary focus," said CaRae Sewell. She teaches 5th grade reading, language arts and history at Trenton Rosenwald Middle School. "I try to pull…
[gtxvideo vid="YnUM57ec" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YnUM57ec.jpg" vtitle="Educator of the Week PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We just want the kids to know that we do care and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel," Steve Webster said. Webster…
[gtxvideo vid="94JAfBVr" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/94JAfBVr.jpg" vtitle="EOW”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to introduce you to this week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Melanie Kuykendall teaches fourth and fifth grade math and science at Malesus Elementary…
[gtxvideo vid="zODnVFwX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zODnVFwX.jpg" vtitle="EOW”] EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- With school now well underway across West Tennessee, we'll, one again, turn our attention every Friday to an outstanding educator. "I always say to people, teaching is never about me…
[gtxvideo vid="uHUnSfJR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uHUnSfJR.jpg" vtitle="EOW - Tomlin”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Megan Tomlin teaches fourth grade at East Elementary School. “Pretty much since first or second grade I knew that's what I wanted to do, and once I got…
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…
[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…
