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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…
This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Nicki Johnson might seem like your ordinary Algebra 2 teacher at Lexington High School, but she is willing to go above and beyond for her students. Ms. Johnson attended the University…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sara Dorris teaches 8th grade english at I.B. Tigrett Middle School in Jackson. Dorris grew up in Jackson and attended Union University. She started teaching almost 10 years ago. “When I…
This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Kindergarten teacher Shaula Alexander says she will never give up on her students. She explained that seeing their progression throughout the year is her favorite part of teaching. "Working with children…
This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn. -- Brandi Wilson is a kindergarten teacher and says she enjoys the atmosphere at Alamo Elementary School because it is full of love. "We are all just one big family we all…
This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Originally a fashion merchandise major, Sandra Lanier says she believes that sometimes it takes time to figure out what we are supposed to do in life and when you do it…
This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Carissa Burkett comes from a family of teachers. For as great all her teachers were, she says there was one who had a lasting impression. "My 5th grade teacher. She always…
This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn. - Alamo City School pre-kindergarten teacher Reida Sherrod's classroom is full of laughter. Sherrod says a typical day in her class involves singing, dancing, acting silly, dancing. She also explains her teaching…
This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. - Caroline Coleman is a 4th grade teacher at Lake Road School. This educator says she loves teaching fourth grade because students that age like to play and are easy to…
This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - Jill Wilson was nominated as our Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week for her smiling face and welcoming attitude toward her kindergarten students as they arrive at McKenzie Elementary School.…
This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - Margaret DeLoach has taught at the elementary school level for 16 years and says she understands children. "I did not enjoy reading for a long time, I was not a very…
This video is no longer available. MAURY CITY, Tenn. - Bonnie Wilkes is a third grade teacher at Maury City Elementary School. This educator has a passion for education and knows this is where she was meant to be. "I…
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. -- East Chester Elementary School teacher, Carrie Sells, says she loves all the special moments she shares with her young second grade students. "They are just excited about everything, they are very…
This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. - Jeremy Tate wears several hats at Gibson County High School. From honors biology teacher to band director all in a day; this educator is truly dedicated to students. "The kids are…
This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn. - Congratulations for our Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week, Amanda Roy. She is a 7th grade teacher at Crockett County Middle School. This educator has taught for two years and…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Whitehall Pre-K teacher Debbie Burke says she loves working with 3 and 4-year-olds because they are so new to learning. "We take them as they are and take them on a…
This video is no longer available. ATWOOD, Tenn. - Mistee Cooper believes education lasts for a lifetime and wants to be a good role model for her students. "I have always loved school, I had really good mentors when I…
NEWBERN, Tenn. - Candace Sanders is a fourth grade teacher who wants to make Newbern Elementary School a memorable place for her students. "When you go home at the end of the day and your mom asks you how was…
This video is no longer available. GREENFIELD, Tenn. - WBBJ's Educator of the Week, Missy Galey, has taught for over two decades. This educator found her inspiration to become a teacher from her parents. "An educator is someone who absolutely…
This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Everyday is a new day and a new challenge, that is what East End Elementary School teacher Christine Holmes enjoys the most about working with second grade students. "Helping them reach…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Northeast Middle School teacher Katrina Young wants to give back to her students. Young explains, "Giving the kids a piece of me. A piece of what somebody gave me for education…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Originally a musician, Sandra Carroll never thought that she would find that all along she had a deep passion for children and education. "I love the interaction with the children and…
