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China arrests US teacher for alleged child molests
China has arrested an American teacher on suspicion of molesting six children at a school in Shanghai.
Holly Bryan Teaches Students They Can at Pelham Elementary
Holly Bryan likens her class to the book "The Little Engine That Could." While she hasn't banned the word "can't" from her classroom, she rarely ever allows its use. Video Video
Math Teacher Mark Miles Knows the Right Formula to Connect with Students.
When it comes to math, a Cleveland Middle School teacher knows the right formula to connect with students. Mark Miles turns lessons on things like geometric shapes into blueprints for skateboard ramps and baseball fields. Video Video
Elizabeth Kimball Uses Art to Get Students to Open Up Creatively & Personally
Elizabeth Kimball didn't find her artistic talents until she took an art class in high school. That discovery resulted in a college scholarship, and now a career teaching art to others at Sequoyah High School. Video Video
Leigh Davis Teaches To Multiple Learning Styles
Students in Leigh Davis' 4th grade class will be with her again next year. Davis and her students at Stone Creek Elementary will all move to 5th grade together. Knowing the impact she'll have, Davis strives to find ways to help each student thrive. Video Video
Kathy Sweatman Uses Compliments to Reach Her 7th Grade Math Students
Kathy Sweatman looks for the positive in her students. While working on equations, function tables, and graphs she compliments those who work hard or find shortcuts to math problems. Video Video
Veronica McCuiston Steers Her Class to the Land of Learning
Over the next eight-months, we'll profile some 30 teachers nominated by students, parents, and colleagues as tops in the Tennessee Valley. This week, meet Veronica McCuiston from North Hamilton County Elementary, this school year's first Golden Apple Award winner. Video Video
Christa Penson Makes Skits Out of Math & Science Lessons
When Christa Penson was 9, she taught her 4 year old brother to read. That started her down a path of helping other students, as she worked her way through school. Now, she's the head of her own classroom at North Whitfield Middle School. Video Video
Laura Aldridge Hams It Up in the Classroom
She took the long road to become a teacher. But today, Laura Aldridge serves as an example of how perseverance pays off. The Chattanooga Valley Elementary school teacher didn't start in the classroom... and now believes that was the plan all along. Video Video
Diane Stichler Teaches Life Skills, Growing Teachers & Future Parents
The crop of home grown teachers keeps growing in Catoosa County, thanks to a special instructor at LFO high school. Many students make decisions about their future careers based on experiences in Diane Stichler's class. Video Video
Nominate Your Teacher for a Golden Apple Award
The start of the school year for area students also means many will soon learn they've ended up in a class with a special teacher. WDEF News 12 and Bi-Lo want to help recognize those educators who make a lasting impact. Video Video
Amy Bradford Makes Her Lessons Hands On, Encourages Constant Learning
Amy Bradford has a passion for kids that might need a little extra attention. Maybe that's why so many former students return to check on the Battlefield Primary teacher. And just recently, her peers voted her Battlefield's Teacher of the Year. Now, she's a Golden Apple Winner. Video Video
Lisa Badacour Takes Her Team of Students to the Field of Learning
20 years into her teaching career and Lisa Badacour's energy level and creativity continues to spark a desire to learn among her students. Video Video
McMinn Central's Kim Cantley Tailors Lessons Toward Each Students Talents
From the time she gets to school, students are waiting on Kim Cantley. This mom away from home helps teens with their day to day problems, while creating ways to overcome the limitations of traditional classroom learning. Video Video
Golden Apple: Donna Kerstetter Pushes Her Students to Stay on Course
Parents entrust her with their children over 7 hours every day, and Donna Kerstetter believes she needs to make the best of that time. The Certified Reading Specialist teaches six different subjects every day. Video Video
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High-pitched country singer Whitman dies at age 90
Slim Whitman -- a country singer who sold millions of records through TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s -- has died at the age of 90.
NJ Gov. Christie still a fan of hated rival Dallas Cowboys
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie surprised some schoolchildren on Wednesday when he told them that his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys -- a hated rival of the local team, the New York Giants.
Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL team in the city's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Netflix to expand to Netherlands later this year
Netflix is going Dutch. The online video giant said Wednesday it will expand into the Netherlands, its 41st country, later this year.

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