SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Boredom is out of the question in Becky Leary's 3rd grade classroom at Nolan Elementary. From the Buddy Bench, to researching Signal Mountain's rich history, Ms. Leary's love of teaching shines through in every thing…
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - With cooler temperatures settling in, a heavy Winter Coat is essential. Chattanooga Gas is providing 200 high quality jackets to Hamilton County Students. Paul Leath is the Regional Director of Operations for Chattanooga Gas. He says,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Gary Coles is an In School Suspension Monitor at Red Bank Middle School. This year, he's also teaching Math, Science and Spanish. Mr. Coles makes sure his students get on the right track in school and…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A Brainerd High School student is flying high! Kobe Rivers recently completed his first solo flight. He's on course to earn his Private Pilot's Certificate by the end of the school year. Brainerd's Future Ready Institute…
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF) - Teacher's assistants can play a crucial role in reaching children with developmental delays and other challenges. For 20 years, Ava Hixson has been making a positive difference at Hixson High School. She says, " I'm just…
Getting children interested in reading at an early age is a key lifelong learning.
SODDY-DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Karina Martin started her life halfway around the world in Poland, but she has dedicated her career to helping American children grow up to become productive citizens. No moment is wasted in her Kindergarten Class at…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation has added a Sterile Processing Pathway for students at Howard. It's an intensive curriculum that also exposes students to opportunities in medical research and innovation. Nina Deaton is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The best educators are lifelong learners. That is certainly the case for Dr. Reginald Adkins. He can't wait to discover new things and pass that knowledge along to his students at East Lake Academy. His unending curiosity…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A healthy diet is not only good for your body, it's also good for your mind. To that end, East Lake Academy is growing its own nutritious food right on campus. Eighth Grade Science Teacher Natalie…
" The students don’t always remember the content that we teach, but they remember how you treat them."