OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Staci Camp has been a part of Hunter Middle School since it opened in 1995. Mrs. Camp has a gift for understanding students and making learning fun. She even oversees the 8th grade trip to Washington…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hixson Middle School cultivates curiosity through what teachers call, "organic learning." Parents got see what that curriculum is all about at a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just five years, Megan Snider has become a beloved fixture at Orchard Knob Elementary. She has a gift for making every student and faculty member feel welcomed and loved. For going above and beyond on…
DADE COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Students in Dade County are putting a new spin on an old rule. They're using their creativity to get everyone to buckle up. That could be a lifesaving example of what's right with our schools.…
SIGNAL MOUTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Learning a new language can be challenging, especially when that language is German. Wesley Greer uses positive reinforcement to make learning fun. That earned him this week's Goldener Apfel award. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="7a15cd01aa49e500d02bf584922a26e27d3c2537" vtitle="Golden Apple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Healthy bodies, healthy minds. Students at Dalewood Middle School are getting physically fit and learning the rules of the road thanks to a three-year grant. Hop on and learn how Riding for Focus is a free-wheeling…
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A juvenile was shot and killed in East Ridge on Tuesday. (11/21/23) East Ridge officers arrived on Connell Street to find a boy shot in the leg. They immediately began administering first aid. The boy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students learn best when they feel safe and seen. That's certainly the case in Christine Loveridge's class at Rivermont Elementary. She meets students where…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two years ago, Dalewood received a great that paved the way for Career Clusters. One of those clusters in Audio Visual Innovation. Students love it. It's 21st century example of what's right with our schools. [blox_vms…
Hixson, Tenn. (WDEF) - The transition from first to second grade doesn't always go smoothly, but if Lauren Dorsett is your teacher, expect it to be seamless. We head to Middle Valley Elementary to honor a teacher who's worth her…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Even the most qualified candidate won't land the job if they bomb the interview. Students at the Catoosa County College…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gretchen Shively is a ray of sunshine at Cloud Springs Elementary. At least one parent calls Ms. Shively the best self-contained special needs teacher that she has ever met. We decided to surprise Ms. Shively in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts more than lives up to its name when it comes to its latest visual arts…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has been fostering creativity for 25 years now. Tripp Pettigrew teaches theater there. With a full plate of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Howard Schools is not resting on its Level 5 status. The faculty and administrators are always looking for new ideas to incorporate into their curriculum. The lines of communication are now open between Howard and…
Ringgold, Ga. (WDEF) - A positive attitude can be contagious. That's just what Patrick Parris brings to Heritage Middle School each and every day. It's one of the…
Catoosa County, Ga. (WDEF) - The medical professionals of tomorrow are getting the training they need today at the Catoosa County College and Career Academy.…
LOOKOUT MOUTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Think back about your favorite elementary school teacher. Odds are, she (or he) was caring, helpful and fun. Glenda Broom has all those qualities…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status concludes with a stop at the home of the Hustlin' Tigers. Great…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bill Goette just started his 36th year teaching middle school students, but that's just the latest chapter in his very interesting life. Mr. Goette has never stopped searching for new and innovative ways to inspire his…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Part of Dalewood's vision statement is to be a model middle school that fosters academic excellence and model citizenship. According to the Tennessee Board of Education, that's just what they're doing. Their level 5 status proves…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made 4 arrests in connection to a deadly shooting that happened on Maryland Street back on August 29. On Wednesday (10/4/23) officers arrested a pair of 16 year-old boys. Both are charged with…
UPDATE: The TBI says Faye Hodges has been found and is safe. They have ended the Silver Alert. She was found in Paulding County, Georgia. EARLIER: CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The written word comes to life in Kevin Parsons English class. At least one of his Central High School students calls him, "the best…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We continue our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status. At East Lake Elementary, teachers from as far away as…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Parents describe Davis Elementary's Leah Bible as a smiling light. She's an expert at teaching 3rd graders when to talk and when to listen. Ms.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Level 5 is the highest distinction available from the Tennessee Department of Education. It basically means your school is improving and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga first responders stayed extra-busy on Wednesday. (9/20/23) The Chattanooga Fire Department issued this release around 10 p.m. Chattanooga Fire and other agencies responded to a second hazmat incident Wednesday night on Interstate 24. The first…
POLK COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers make every student feel included, safe and loved. Olivia Hatcher checks all those boxes and so many more. That's why…
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - High School is the perfect place to get young people ready for college or career, but even after you land a good job, properly managing…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Middle School can be a challenging time in a child's life. Having the right teacher can put a student on track for success in…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Helping students hone the skills they need to land a good job is a vital part of a solid education. From…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Diverse classrooms call for diverse teachers. Project Inspire is working to meet that need with some pretty impressive results. Dr. Dan Challener is with…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities need your help to find a missing boy. Fourteen year old Trent Oliver was last seen at his home in the Sedmon Hills neighborhood around…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - An interactive new exhibit could be rolling to a school near you. Be Pro, Be Proud gets middle and high school students interested…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - High School is an exciting and very busy time in a teenager's life, but some students might be wondering, 'How…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best educators never stop learning. As the world continues to shrink, another country can be great place to get…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best educators never stop learning. Fund for Teachers gives them a chance to focus on their subjects with leading experts around the globe.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Summer Reach Program allows Battle Academy students to learn in new and creative ways. It's a tasty example of what's right…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Howard High and Clumpies ice cream come together for a summertime treat with plenty of local flavor. Ashley Bottoms is a Senior Manager at…