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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…
This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. - When teaching English to a classroom full of teenagers, Natalie Thomas said it definitely has its moments. "Getting to see students when they finally make progress when you finally have those…
MCLEMORESVILLE, Tenn. - West Carroll Primary School teacher, Suzanne Butler says that education has always played a big role in her life. "I grew up playing school. I never thought about doing anything else, this has always been it for…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Learning in Kristina Doyle's classroom at Scott Hill Elementary School is always fun and something you do not want to miss. "I tell them it's very important because if you miss one day we cover so…
This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn. - At Crockett County High School, learning science in Julie Crider's classroom is anything but boring. Crider said, "I try to make it fun by coming up with motions. I'll have cheers,…
This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. - Greenfield School teacher and basketball coach, Tori Liggett, enjoys learning with her students. Tiggett explained her favorite part of teaching is the interaction with her students and building relationships with…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - Maury City Elementary fifth grade teacher, Katie Spence, enjoys her students fresh attitude to learn everyday. Spence said, "I love seeing children have the light bulb come on and they all of a sudden understand something…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - South Haven Elementary School first grade teacher Lynn Davis has a big heart when it comes to education. Davis said, "I really enjoy watching children grow in their confidence and how it expands throughout the year." Davis‘…
This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - McKenzie Middle School seventh grade teacher, Paul Carroll enjoys sharing his love for social studies with his students. Carroll explains, "I love the subject material that I have had the opportunity…
This video is no longer available. PINSON, Tenn. - South Elementary School second grade teacher, Janet Sweeney believes in her students. "I'm someone that just doesn't try to teach children what they need to know but also I help them…
JACKSON, Tenn. - North Side High School science teacher, Robbi Ashbaugh loves education. "In my desire to educate my students about science and biology and make sure they get a good educations and get rid of any misconceptions they may…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Trenton Middle School, inclusion teacher, Jeremy McEwen believes in his students. “If you push them in a regular room, they get in there and say 'I can do that, I can hang with them and I…
MEDINA, Tenn. - South Gibson County High School Spanish teacher, Amber Morgan is all about her students. She said, "High schoolers are fun, you can talk to them about certain things, you don't have to break it down to a…
This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn. - W.G. Rhea Elementary School first grade teacher, Melanie Hendon loves the responsibility of being an educator. Hendon explains her favorite part of her day. "Watching the kids light up whenever they…
HENDERSON, Tenn. - West Chester Elementary third grade teacher, Denise Davidson believes that making learning fun, is the key to success. "You have to get the kids involved, they don't realize that they are actually learning until they actually do…
HURON, TN - Educator Vicky James loves teaching and working with her students. "I love kindergarten, I love children, and I just love the ah-ha moments when they get it. I love reading and I love teaching them how to…
ALAMO, TN - Crockett County Middle School history teacher Tres Goldsby said teaching was something he never thought he wanted to do. "My parents were teachers, my aunt, it is kind of in the family. It was one thing I…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Lexington High School chemistry teacher Brian Scott hopes to change his students' lives. "The best way to make a difference is to try to be a positive role model each and everyday," said Scott. "Even some days…
CLARKSBURG, Tenn.- Clarksburg School Pre-school teacher Gena Maddox has a classroom full of four-year-olds. She said she loves their enthusiasm. "This is their first chance to really start learning in a controlled environment, so everything you do is like, 'gasp!'…
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- South Haven Elementary School second grade teacher, Kay Barker, loves building relationships with each of her students. "I get to know them, their lives and what makes them special," said Barker.…
This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn.- Huntingdon Primary School kindergarten teacher Leigh Ann Towater wishes everyone could love their jobs as much as she loves hers. "People that can't go to work and have a smile on their…
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Nova Elementary School second grade teacher Pat Evans loves seeing her students learn something new. "It just makes me very excited to see their excitement," said Evans. "So that carries over…
