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…

MILAN, Tenn. - Janon Satterfield is a third grade teacher at Milan Elementary School who says this school year has been an adventure. "Learning different grades is always a good thing because you get to learn their skills and what…

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Ben DiChiara is a science teacher at North Side High School who hopes to make a difference. "I can relate to a lot of the things they see, they do they…

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. - Mary Walker is a second grade teacher at Clarksburg School. She said, working children is the highlight to her day. "They're still so eager to learn and very loving," she…

This video is no longer available. GLEASON, Tenn. - Sherri Brawner is the smiling and welcoming face who welcomes students to pre-kindergarten at Gleason School. A caring educator for 19 years, Brawner said she loves every minute of teaching young…

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. - Caitlyn Cochran teaches at Gibson County High School and said she cares for the students like her own children. "I can tell them all the time they are my kids and…

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Beverly Bailey is a fourth grade teacher at Chester County Middle School and is passionate for education. "I love it, it's something new everyday, I get to move around, we dance,…

This video is no longer available. ATWOOD, Tenn. - Marcia Coleman is an 8th grade teacher at West Carroll Jr./Sr. High School and enjoys science because everyday is an adventure. Coleman said years ago she was able to go on…

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. - Amanda White is a third grade teacher at East Hardin Elementary School and loves working with young children. "They love to sing and still do some of the things younger children…

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - Sgt. Jackie Sykes has been caring for students at McKenzie Special School District by keeping them safe as their resource off and D.A.R.E instructor. He said the best the part teaching…

This video is no longer available. HENRY, Tenn. - Lane McIntosh is a pre-kindergarten teacher a Henry Elementary School and says working with 2 and 3-year-olds, you never know what you're going to get. "We have a lot of pretend…

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - Bells Elementary School pre-kindergarten teacher Anisha Howell has a classroom full of love and energy. Howell explained a typical day in her classroom: "Busy, busy, busy, lots of work and…

HURON, Tenn. - After substitute teaching for ten years, the young students at Westover Elementary School influenced Betty Davis to be a fourth grade teacher. She says, "Being here everyday and seeing the smiling faces made me want to go…